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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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eating gas

Have a 91 firebird 305 it's tpi I believe but I'm geting about 4-5 MPG what are possible reasons I need to look into fix this?
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Try running your fuel lines and check for a leak somewhere. Do you have a strong gas smell?
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Re: eating gas

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Try running your fuel lines and check for a leak somewhere. Do you have a strong gas smell?
Ill see if I can find one no real strong gas smell could it be fuel filter or something that regulates the fuel if so what
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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Re: eating gas

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Have a 91 firebird 305 it's tpi I believe but I'm geting about 4-5 MPG what are possible reasons I need to look into fix this?

maybe you live in a bad neighborhood ?
http://gasbanditblocker.com/
Some Walmarts carry them.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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Re: eating gas

There are some rubber lines at the tank that can dry out and crack, thus leaking. The fuel pressure regulator could be a problem, but that's not too likely. Its possible that it could be leaking at any joint in the system once the system is pressurized, most likely under the car because a leak under the hood would likely result in a fire. 305sbc could be onto something too.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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Re: eating gas

So I replaced the map sensor. And temp sensor still bad gas mileage anything else I should look into
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Re: eating gas

The engine needs to run at 190-200* to get the best mpg. Get a good t stat in the 195* (stock) range.
Hook up a fuel pressure tester gauge, the psi should be 35-42psi or so running, It should hold psi when engine is off. If it doesn't then the injectors might be leaking, a bad regulator, line leak, ect.
Check ign. timing & make sure it advances when you rev it.
Plugged up exhaust from a bad cat.
Loose ecm grounds.
Vacuum leaks.
A dead o2 sensor.
Any codes?
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