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really low gas mileage

Friday, February 13, 2009 5:24 AM

i am having a problem, i had my timing chain chaned, i made them use the whole kit. Now i am only getting 150 mpg, just wondering if it is just timing or other problems?

Re: really low gas mileage

Friday, February 13, 2009 3:46 PM

Dave De Stefano

150?!?!?!?!?

Re: really low gas mileage

Friday, February 13, 2009 3:52 PM

BlckCavi1015

Maybe you should be more specific.... 150 MPG is alot!!!! But 150 miles on a full tank Isn't

Re: really low gas mileage

Friday, February 13, 2009 4:32 PM

Dave De Stefano

lol, i would guess its either 15 mpg, or 150 per tank...either way really sucks...

Re: really low gas mileage

Friday, February 13, 2009 6:56 PM

BlckCavi1015

Yea thats almost as bad as a full size truck

Re: really low gas mileage

Friday, February 13, 2009 7:00 PM

downlinx

its 150 miles per tank sorry

Re: really low gas mileage

Saturday, February 14, 2009 12:44 AM

RaGiN Z (the fake 05)

It was fine before hand? How's it running? CEL? I'd probably bring it back and complain.

Re: really low gas mileage

Saturday, February 14, 2009 4:54 AM

downlinx

yea gas was great before hand 112,000 miles and was getting over 300 a tank, the car runs fine but just hate the gas mileage. i have given her a tuneup but the only thing i can think of is the timing.

Re: really low gas mileage

Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:18 AM

BlckCavi1015

I agree take it back!!!!

Re: really low gas mileage

Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:37 AM

Mr. Kleindl

welcome to my world

i can push 160 on a full tank

Re: really low gas mileage

Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:40 AM

RaGiN Z (the fake 05)

Oh wtf, that better not be in the G6!

I bet the timing is off...

No CEL, runs well, gets @!#$ty mileage?

Def the timing. The ECU can't adjust for it cause its not adjustable from its current position.

Re: really low gas mileage

Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:54 AM

Mr. Kleindl

RaGiN Z (the fake 05) wrote:Oh wtf, that better not be in the G6!.

LOL yes sir.. 3.9 v6

I get about 16-17mpg city and thats with a lite foot

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