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Dec 17, 2018 | 09:07 AM

#16

bill

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From: Palm Sprin

After I had my timing belt changed, by local respected shop, my MPG went from 18-21 mpg to 12 -15 mpg. 2002 with 49,000 miles. Original owner.

Dec 17, 2018 | 10:15 AM

#17

Harold57

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From: Texas

Sounds like the shop messed up the timing when they did the belt replacement.

Dec 17, 2018 | 12:32 PM

#18

Bgw70

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From: Fl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold57

Sounds like the shop messed up the timing when they did the belt replacement.

or perhaps a sensor or vacuum line.

Dec 19, 2018 | 12:57 PM

#19

bgeeez

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From: SSF,CA

17.4mpg over the past year i have owned the car, according to the gas/range monitor thing. daily driven 50/50 highway/city. even doing miles per full tank it is ~17.5mpg.

i do have a heavy foot though...

Jan 9, 2019 | 10:31 AM

#20

GmanSC

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From: CA

Made it to 21 mpg today combined city and fwy, mostly city drive. Surprised.

Last edited by GmanSC; Jan 9, 2019 at 12:02 PM.

Jan 15, 2019 | 08:55 AM

#21

bgeeez

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From: SSF,CA

just drove from SF-long beach and back (400miles each way)

got 24.5mpg both tanks - 80-85mph when i could do it

Jan 15, 2019 | 02:00 PM

#22

digitatc

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From: ca

When I bought it last month, I got 16mpg. After replacing spark plugs, ignition coils , transmission fluid, rear diff fluid, PCV vale, TB clean up, air filter, now i'm getting about 20-21mpg.