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i drive a total of 33.25 miles 2 skool nd 33.25 back and i get there nd back on a lil less then half a tank..nd i have 3.08s in a 94 5.0 5speed all high way with no traffic with only 2 miles on the streets which is equal to 9mpg..wat shud i look @to try and fix this major problem thx

[ January 02, 2011, 11:06 PM: Message edited by: peter ]

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Lots of things could cause bad gas milage. Start by replacing your plugs, plug wires, dist cap and rotor, fuel filter, and air filter.

Also, check for engine codes, tire pressure, and make sure your timing is set properly.

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i dive a total of 33.25 miles 2 skool nd 33.25 back ..wat shud i look @to try and fix this major problem thx
You've got to stop cutting English class.

[ January 02, 2011, 01:10 PM: Message edited by: SteveL ]

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i dive a total of 33.25 miles 2 skool nd 33.25 back ..wat shud i look @to try and fix this major problem thx
You've got to stop cutting English class.
HAhahahah
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quote:
Originally posted by peter:
i dive a total of 33.25 miles 2 skool nd 33.25 back and i get there nd back on a lil less then half a tank..

damn..scubba diving to class [Eek!] pretty good breathing be able to swim 60 miles on a half air tank [worship]

[ January 02, 2011, 04:35 PM: Message edited by: Nastysvt ]

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quote:
Originally posted by Nastysvt:
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Originally posted by peter:
i dive a total of 33.25 miles 2 skool nd 33.25 back and i get there nd back on a lil less then half a tank..

damn..scubba diving to class [Eek!] pretty good breathing be able to swim 60 miles on a half air tank [worship]
took me a second there to get what you were saying then i re-read the op, lol.

[ January 02, 2011, 06:12 PM: Message edited by: stangin' ]

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quote:
Originally posted by Nastysvt:
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Originally posted by peter:
i dive a total of 33.25 miles 2 skool nd 33.25 back and i get there nd back on a lil less then half a tank..

damn..scubba diving to class [Eek!] pretty good breathing be able to swim 60 miles on a half air tank [worship]
haha.. [Big Grin]

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