Thanks, AAS for 3 more miles to the gallon!

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nobody > - 23 Mar 2007 03:39 GMT

Yup, the old "poor gas mileage around town" complaint. I was getting
14-16 MPG. The dealer did the 'no codes' dance. After reading about the
engine temp sensor possibility here, I had a more convenient shop change
it out "to humor me".

Today was refuel time. This tank gave me 19.5 mpg. It also runs better.

Thanks guys!

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Scott Nevin - 29 Mar 2007 03:49 GMT

> Yup, the old "poor gas mileage around town" complaint. I was getting
> 14-16 MPG. The dealer did the 'no codes' dance. After reading about the
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> Thanks guys!

Can you be more specific on what "engine temp sensor"? Is the the coolant temperature sensor?

Thanks...

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nobody > - 30 Mar 2007 03:03 GMT

>> Yup, the old "poor gas mileage around town" complaint. I was getting
>> 14-16 MPG. The dealer did the 'no codes' dance. After reading about the
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> Thanks...

There are two heat sensors, one for the temp gauge and the other to feed
the ECU. I'd assume both monitor coolant temperature. I had the one
feeding the ECU replaced, maybe there's a better term for it.

Update on this, last tank got 22.5 mpg with half freeway at 70-80 mph
and the other half city driving/stop-go freeway. I've still got things
to work on but this has been a considerable improvement.

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