Re: Looking for user history regarding their solution for MPG drop

Dec 01, 2007 3 Replies


>If there is no leak then have a good mechanic such as the one at the


> >dealer do a through analysis and figure out what the problem is. My
> >guess is the catalytic converter is causing the problem.

Changed the cat today, filled in a new tank. Will post results after whatever the amount of miles it would take me. Very oddly, just before I changed the converter, my mileage jumped up from 10 to 12.5MPG.


I did tell the car on several occasions, that I was about to change the cat once the payroll comes through, but it looks a bit metaphysical to me.

Nope, nothing changed. It's the same 10MPG.

I guess I'm doing regular tuneup next.

We have a winner - replaced spark plugs and slark plug wires (one of them was broken at the tip where it touches the ignition module) - and the mileage is back to 20 MPG.

We have a winner - replaced spark plugs and slark plug wires (one of them was broken at the tip where it touches the ignition module) - and the mileage is back to 20 MPG.

Keep in mind, if the plugs did not fire properly raw gas can get into the cat and ruin it. Don't wait so long next time.

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