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poor gas mileage Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting skeeter Anonymous Poster beauwalker11@gmail.com Sep 1, 2009, 11:52 AM Post #1 of 3 (2369 views) poor gas mileage Sign In we have a 1987 chevy sprint that went from 45 mile to the gallon to under 25 now we did have tha carb worked on this past winter and 4 months later the mileage has been going down Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Sep 1, 2009, 12:02 PM Post #2 of 3 (2366 views) Re: poor gas mileage Sign In skeeter; That's quite a 'drop' in mileage. Make sure that the choke is opening all of the way when the engine is at normal operating temp. Check air filter, tire pressures, ect. Have the exhaust gasses analyzed. That will tell you if it is the carburetor causing the problem. Make sure that the engine is getting to the proper temperature. Loren SW Washington Sidom Veteran / Moderator Sep 1, 2009, 1:32 PM Post #3 of 3 (2362 views) Re: poor gas mileage Sign In Loren has some good suggestions.....I was just wondering though....an 87 sprint that was getting 45mpg?   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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