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Old 09-15-2010, 04:39 PM
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im getting bad gas mileage. oil is new, i just recently put in a k and N air filter, the spark plugs are almost new.

what is wrong with my mochine???
 
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Old 09-15-2010, 06:54 PM
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what kind of car is it?? have u check the tires for proper inflation??
 
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Old 09-18-2010, 11:33 AM
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Its is a 1999 old bodystyle Golf, 2.0 litre engine
i check my tires every 2 weeks to ensure they are properly inflated.
 
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Old 09-18-2010, 12:32 PM
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You should throw in some of that injector cleaner stuff in ur gas tank. I use the chevron bottles. Have u replaced the fuel filter?
 
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Old 09-19-2010, 10:09 AM
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i tried the fuel injector cleaners, fuel system treatment, gas mileage improvers, but i have not tried the filter. i will give that a shot n see where it takes me.
 
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Old 09-21-2010, 04:49 AM
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It will definetely help you, i did so because me also had the same issue then i replaced the fuel filter now it is smoothly executing and no more brain shots regarding the mileage.
 
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Old 09-21-2010, 01:19 PM
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After a while that fuel filter becomes clogged. So, there isn't much fuel going through...
 

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