10mpg and idle of 1,200..any ideas guys
10mpg and idle of 1,200..any ideas guys
Hey guys this is sort of repost with more info, I still haven't fixed the problem hopefully you all can maybe find an answer for me...appreciate any help thank you!
The only thing left that i didnt do is the ECM scan and my fuel injectors, am i forgetting anything else i should check?
I have ordered the scan tool and should have it in 2 days and will post results!! Open to anything guys, im a college student and i really don't like 10mpg haha
Problem
-10 mpg and low overall power
-idles at 1,500 or slightly below cold
-operating temp idle is 1,200 P and 1,000 D
Specs
-1986 2.8 v6 mpfi
-timing at 6*
-idle air screw set correctly
-fuel pressure regulator new
-compression check is good
-new IAC valve (set correctly), EGR, O2 sensor, vacuum hoses,starter, cap/rotor, plugs/wires
-TPS (checked .54 V)
-PCV valve operational
The only thing left that i didnt do is the ECM scan and my fuel injectors, am i forgetting anything else i should check?
I have ordered the scan tool and should have it in 2 days and will post results!! Open to anything guys, im a college student and i really don't like 10mpg haha

Problem
-10 mpg and low overall power
-idles at 1,500 or slightly below cold
-operating temp idle is 1,200 P and 1,000 D
Specs
-1986 2.8 v6 mpfi
-timing at 6*
-idle air screw set correctly
-fuel pressure regulator new
-compression check is good
-new IAC valve (set correctly), EGR, O2 sensor, vacuum hoses,starter, cap/rotor, plugs/wires
-TPS (checked .54 V)
-PCV valve operational
Last edited by fenderman93; Mar 10, 2015 at 05:55 AM.
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Re: 10mpg and idle of 1,200..any ideas guys
Specks on what ?
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Re: 10mpg and idle of 1,200..any ideas guys
Start checking for vacuum leaks, plenum, behind the throttlebody , intake manifold. Propane enrichment a unlit hand held torch or starting fluid.
Re: 10mpg and idle of 1,200..any ideas guys
Tuned Performance yea thats what i thought too and thus combed that car up and down for two weeks replacing hoses and using all the different tricks to look for leaks.. nothing, no changes. I even got a second pair of eyes and nothing either. Although, that's a common cause of high idling..i dont think that's my issue here, seems to lean towards something else..but thank you though....any other ideas I'm all ears?
Ron U.S.M.C
"Specs
-1986 2.8 v6 mpfi"
1986 CAMARO.....
To be clear those are the specs of the car as well as adjustments and repair/replacements ive done...cmon, your killing me here
Ron U.S.M.C
"Specs
-1986 2.8 v6 mpfi"
1986 CAMARO.....
To be clear those are the specs of the car as well as adjustments and repair/replacements ive done...cmon, your killing me here
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