gas millage

myalero · February 17th, 2007, 02:35 PM

hi guys. I just got a 2000 alero gl with 63000 miles on it. My gas millage is almost half of manufacturer's suggestd gas millage. what are the things to check before I make a dash to dealer.

mitsudave · February 19th, 2007, 07:21 PM

Is the check/service engine light on or blinking?

O2 sensor, clogged air filter, clogged fuel filter, plugs, wires, airflow sensor, timing/cam/crank position sensor, clogged catalytic convertor...could be anything.

Most auto part store chains will read your OBD or OBD2 codes for free, then you can narrow it down!

Redog · February 20th, 2007, 06:37 PM

New Plugs, fuel filter, new air filter, cloged PCV valve, heavy foot?

Also sign up for Aleromod.com, a lot of guys can help you over there too

Tucker442 · September 17th, 2007, 03:33 PM

Pull the hose off of the fuel pressure regulator and see if gas comes out of it. If so it needs to be replaced, I've seen a few or these

Ed39 · September 17th, 2007, 03:41 PM

start off simple... check the air and fuel filters first.. if it were a plug or wire misfirng and ck engine light would be on. i assume the light is not on right?

J-(Chicago) · September 17th, 2007, 03:41 PM

02-20-2007, 07:37 PM
Old old old.

February 17th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
myalero Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	gas millage hi guys. I just got a 2000 alero gl with 63000 miles on it. My gas millage is almost half of manufacturer's suggestd gas millage. what are the things to check before I make a dash to dealer.

February 19th, 2007, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
mitsudave Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 53	Is the check/service engine light on or blinking? O2 sensor, clogged air filter, clogged fuel filter, plugs, wires, airflow sensor, timing/cam/crank position sensor, clogged catalytic convertor...could be anything. Most auto part store chains will read your OBD or OBD2 codes for free, then you can narrow it down! __________________ Dave Paulison Palm Bay, Florida 1969 Olds Cutlass Supreme

February 20th, 2007, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 1,145	New Plugs, fuel filter, new air filter, cloged PCV valve, heavy foot? Also sign up for Aleromod.com, a lot of guys can help you over there too __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 2005 Nissan Altima (her's) 1967 Olds 330 motor sitting on a stand 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket ( MURDERED )

September 17th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ed39 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1	. start off simple... check the air and fuel filters first.. if it were a plug or wire misfirng and ck engine light would be on. i assume the light is not on right?

September 17th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,696	02-20-2007, 07:37 PM Old old old. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

September 17th, 2007, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tucker442 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jamesburg NJ Posts: 9	Pull the hose off of the fuel pressure regulator and see if gas comes out of it. If so it needs to be replaced, I've seen a few or these

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