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Old Apr 5, 2001 | 07:56 PM
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i JUST did a test, I noticed that I was only getting 8 miles per gallon.(spark plugs changed to new, O2 sesor changed to new,filter changed) the engine sounds like its mifiring(shaking at Idle) what are the possibilities of low mpg???
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Old Apr 5, 2001 | 10:21 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2001 | 10:28 PM
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Check spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor, coil resistance, ignition timing, vacuum leaks (including the PCV and brake booster), a internally leaky EGR valve, MAP sensor, CTS sensor readings.

One of these should get you close to the problem. Do you have the MAP/SD MPFI? (What year?)

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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 07:30 AM
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its a 1990 camaro RS
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 10:49 AM
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Speed density... I agree, sounds like it's time for a major tuneup!

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