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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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i just put 10 dollars in my tank and drove about 80 miles today. i use to be able to get more then 1 day on 10 dollars a gallon.. does a dirty air filter decrease the mpg. my ap2 has 16k on it and i havent change the air filter yet.. any other reason why im losing mpg
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Gas is more expensive so you'll get less with the $10. Less gas = Shorter distance. LOL
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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how long ago are u comparing ur old mileage to? Remember, gas has changed on us not too long ago.

Anyways, many things can affect gas mileage. Air filter, plugs, bad gas, etc etc.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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also if you have alot of things laying around you trunk that you dont need, tire pressure, heavy foot, also it is the summer and the weather is hot
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Please edit your topic to read, "Losing miles per dollar."
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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how about u change your name to "post whore" .. i compared to it about last month.. gas was same price.. same station.. 7 eleven same pump lol...
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Until you do the math to figure actual MPG you are guessing.

1.Fill up tank.... not 10$
2. reset trip meter
3. Drive until fuel tank low
4. Fill tank again. Not 10$
5.Look at trip meter, record miles travelled.
6. Buy a calculator with your spare 10$
7. Use this equation to figure MPG

Miles travelled from step 5 divided by gallons purchased from step 4 = Actual MPG.

For example, 260 miles travelled and you filled up with 10 gallons, = 26 MPG
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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k thanks ill try that
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Slows2k,Jul 18 2007, 10:40 PM


Until you do the math to figure actual MPG you are guessing.

1.Fill up tank.... not 10$
2. reset trip meter
3. Drive until fuel tank low
4. Fill tank again. Not 10$
5.Look at trip meter, record miles travelled.
6. Buy a calculator with your spare 10$
7. Use this equation to figure MPG

Miles travelled from step 5 divided by gallons purchased from step 4 = Actual MPG.

For example, 260 miles travelled and you filled up with 10 gallons, = 26 MPG
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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I saw something on the news recently where they were saying if it's really hot out when you pump your gas, you actually get less slightly less gas for your money.
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