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gas problem

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:07 am
by egferiolv
i recently got an engine from the junk yard and put it in. but this engine been killing more gas then the last one i had and there are besically the same. idk what is the problem. i hve a 1.5 non vtec

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:37 am
by hatchin06
Why don't you do a basic tune up on it?

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:07 pm
by teal_dx
there's a lot of things that can affect gas mileage... worn suspension, poor alignment can hurt, clogged cat...
A tune up is a good idea (plugs, wires, cap, rotor) and Check compression on your new motor too. :thumb:

PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:24 pm
by Dippin_EG
^ x2. fuel filter, pcv valve, Spark plugs, etc