MPG Substantially lowered
Re: MPG Substantially lowered (beancooker)
I took it back to the alignment. They said since my car was pulling on the side for a while the tires were already grooved that way. After I got it back the second time It seemed a little better. Also they said I have to replaces bushings or something to do with the axle I think. I don't remember well. Now in the winter I'm going to record the MPG again but my car consumes gas like a hemi so far. Sorry Ryan for yours man, 12-13mpg is just ridiculous. You're not driving a hummer or viper
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Re: (Sentientbydesign)
If you tune it up be sure to clean the IAC, throttle bodywith a spray cleaner you might want to do this BEFOREyou change the plugs.
Also releasing this intake manifold carbon to the exhaustmight plug your o2 sensor
Also releasing this intake manifold carbon to the exhaustmight plug your o2 sensor
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Re: MPG Substantially lowered (edpapaj13)
Try rotating your tires.
The "groove" problem should go away when the worn tires are in the rear.
The LCA and tie-rod end bushing will probably throw your alignment off a little. Same with the ball joint.
If both the LCA and the ball joint are bad, just go buy new LCAs. The labor involved in replacing the bushing and paying for the ball joint to be pressed in isn't worth it.
The "groove" problem should go away when the worn tires are in the rear.
The LCA and tie-rod end bushing will probably throw your alignment off a little. Same with the ball joint.
If both the LCA and the ball joint are bad, just go buy new LCAs. The labor involved in replacing the bushing and paying for the ball joint to be pressed in isn't worth it.