2003 kia rio anybody having problems?

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syllinx - 17 Jul 2004 21:28 GMT

I drive 90 miles a day highway and now have 25,232 miles on the car. For
some reason my usually tank of gas wont get 300 miles anymore. I get
around 210 miles a tank. I have had the alignment checked 10 times at
different places so I dont think it the alignment. I just got a recall
notice about a fuel distributor, would this be the reason my gas is going
so fast? I also wanna know does the steering wheel usually shake at any
speed?

Sorry for bothering you guys.

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Jonathan Race - 17 Jul 2004 21:34 GMT

Literally dozens of items could affect your mileage. With 25k miles, I
would think about changing your air filter, pcv valve and breather filter
(if it has one), fuel filter, check the gap on your spark plugs or change to
platinum plugs if it doesn't already have them, and check and/or replace
your spark plug wires.

As for the steering wheel shaking, have your tires balanced and rotated and
check the tires for uneven wear or cupping.

Cheers - Jonathan

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> I drive 90 miles a day highway and now have 25,232 miles on the car. For
> some reason my usually tank of gas wont get 300 miles anymore. I get
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> Sorry for bothering you guys.

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syllinx - 17 Jul 2004 22:26 GMT

I thought of the pcv valve but cannot find it anywhere on the car.

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syllinx - 17 Jul 2004 22:28 GMT

I thought of the pcv valve but cannot find it anywhere on the car.

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