Very Bad Gas Mileage

1) Don't drive it like you stole it. 2) Check tire pressures once a week or so and keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Maintenance. 3) Change air/oil/fuel filters regularly. 4) Check the spark plugs to make sure they are clean and gapped properly. Change them out for good ones when they show signs of wear. 5) Make sure that the oil levels are good, and, you change the oil on a regular basis. 6) Have the alignment on the vehicle checked and adjusted on a regular basis (Especially if you see odd wear patterns on the tires). 7) Keep the car clean. I.E. DOn't load it up with stuff. It takes gas to accelerate mass, and, the more mass in the car, the more gas it takes to get it going and keep it going. Regards Dave Mundt

if u load these particular models up with stuff, it doesn't really kill their gas mileage. but dave mundt, you are right for a small car witha small 4 cyl, like a honda civic. that would start to get worse gas mileage with a lot of weight.

anyhow, lets start with this: how long do u let the engine stay on , after a cold start, without driving? for these cars, 5-15 seconds is quite enough, you must start driving after that. otherwise, you will waste an exorbandent amount of fuel. trust me. you will see the proof after you try idling less after a cold state. these cars in particular EAT fuel like pigs when cold.

Mine too, Check the sensors

Mine too, Check the sensors