How is your fuel economy. I've figured it out for the last 3 fill-ups, and I am getting something horrible, which ranges from 15 - 18 mpg???
I purchased the car used with 80000 km, and it looks like all the service was performed. Could there be any problem that would cause such terrible fuel economy? The tires are brand new and are properly inflated.
Any suggestions?
Is it a 4 cil. Something is wrong, It could be alot of things take it to a good mechanic
did he or you change the rims? if you did, don't count of getting a MPG calculation. changing to a larger rim/tires will give you a lower MPG and vice versa
If you're driving it hard in the city with short trips, that would be normal.
OD will not affect milage it is Overdrive
The purpose of overdrive is to increase mileage. If you drive on expressways or improved streets where the speed limit is above 40 mph then the OD will kick in and improve mileage. If all your driving is below 40 mph then as you say OD won't help. HTH, davidj92
Ransley. Running the engine faster than really required DOES increase fuel consumption. A taller gear at speed requires more throttle to maintain speed which in turn reduces pumping losses (manifold vacuum). For this very reason, fitting a top gear (an overdriven ratio) that the engine cannot pull to as high a top speed as the next LOWER gear results in improved fuel mileage (up to a point). I should also point out that with electronic controls of the engine and transmission, engine parameters are usually altered to favor even better MPG when the transmission shifts to OD and the cruise control is engaged.
-- ~Philip.
Yes phil meant to say will not affect milage Negatilvely. I always use it and know it improves milage and reduces engine wear Beckys statement was indicating overdrive will reduce milage.
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