i keep reading posts about people getting like 27 mpg when i barely get 15 out of my 3.1, what do i need to be up in that range? most recently ive been getting about 9 mpg city. its getting expensive especially cause gas is at $4.15 a gallon. ive already changed plugs and wireswhats next??

 

could a leaking pcv valve cause poor mpg's

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/6...or-tuneup.html

take a peek here, its not unusual to get 25+ with a 3.1. Heck, when I got my car I drove it 1300 miles home and I thought the fuel gauge was busted. There was no way I was averaging 25 mpg, but I was.

 

Christ man, I get better MPGs out of my car and its turboed. You need read through that link above and tune her up. Your car should pull 25 or so on the highway but a 15-20 in town depending on your habbits. At least thats what mine always did stock and it was in good shape and a automatic.

 

You most likely have a brake caliper dragging. A weak fuel pump can affect this as well.

 

There's a ton of things, O2 sensor, fueling issues, spark/timing issues, or some mechanical faults. We as listeners can not pinpoint the problem by just hearing that bad MPG's are the effect

Start with a tune up and assure that the engine is is in good running shape.

 

 

Agreed


I get mid 30's hwy with mine but closer to 10 in the city

 

thanks for the replies sadly i dont have alot of money to do it all, already did the O2 and just got the pcv and gromet thats happening tomorrow. im trying to do the least expensive first. how do you fix a dragging caliper?? i feel it drag sometimes when i first start her up but after a minute or 2 i cant feel it

 

Usually caliper drag can be fixed by replacing the pins on the offending caliper and applying a generous amount of grease to ensure it doesn't hang up again. It's possible that the rubber seal on the piston is weakened and not pulling the pad back as far as it should, also, but far less likely in my experience.

Also, if that's the issue, you'll want to replace your brake pads at this time, and ensure that ALL your caliper pins are properly greased.

 

ok ill do a bit more research on it and go from there thanks for the info