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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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Gas Mileage

i have an '83 T/A with a crossfire-injected 305. I have normally been getting about 18 mpg around town w/some horsing around. On this tank of gas, however, I have gone 120 miles and I'm already down to 1/4 tank. Now I don't know how much fuel is lost when changing a fuel filter cuz I just had that done but I don't think it should be that much... any ideas as to why my car is suddenly getting about 10mpg??? (I'm thinking bad injectors)
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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Re: Gas Mileage

Originally posted by Daytona T/A
i have an '83 T/A with a crossfire-injected 305. I have normally been getting about 18 mpg around town w/some horsing around. On this tank of gas, however, I have gone 120 miles and I'm already down to 1/4 tank. Now I don't know how much fuel is lost when changing a fuel filter cuz I just had that done but I don't think it should be that much... any ideas as to why my car is suddenly getting about 10mpg??? (I'm thinking bad injectors)
Wait until you fill up again. You could have numerous problems. 18mpg sounds about right so you may want to give it another tank to make sure if it is truly off or not.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 02:47 AM
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make sure someone's not stealing your gas...
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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I don't think anyone is stealing my gas... 1- you need my keys cuz there's a lock 2- the lock is a piece of S*** and even I have a heck of a time getting it open 3. I live in the country 4. My car is in my garage unless I'm driving it or looking at it out in the sunshine
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