[ricerraper33]

K guys so my car is a 99 v6 and its getting shitty gas mileage like i barley get 200 miles to the tank This is city driving slow take offs shift at 2000rpms Manuel trans. I think thats like 17mpgs?? I dont even drive the thing any more i drive my bike alot more so i can save on gas. But sometimes it rains in FL (like everyday) and i want to start driving my car more.

Just had the spark plug wires and plugs changed. i think it might be my 02 sensors possibly my fuel filter or injectors? how hard is it to change these things im an idiot when it comes to cars thanks guys!

[AzSonicSnake]

stop and go driving is about the worst thing for your gas milage. i deal with this on my wifes car. if i drive it it gets about 19 mpg since i drive about 20 miles one way on the freeway to work. and she drives a short disctance to work everyday and gets about 14-15 mpg.

though a fuel filter swap could not be a bad idea if its been awhile.

[RedDevilGT]

IF the MAF sensor is bad or dirty, could that also be a problem?

[ricerraper33]

Originally Posted by AzSonicSnake stop and go driving is about the worst thing for your gas milage. i deal with this on my wifes car. if i drive it it gets about 19 mpg since i drive about 20 miles one way on the freeway to work. and she drives a short disctance to work everyday and gets about 14-15 mpg. though a fuel filter swap could not be a bad idea if its been awhile.

ya i may try the fuel filter i know this may sound dumb but how do u change it lol im not good with cars i mean i can change my oil fine but idk where its even located..

[ricerraper33]

ive owned this car since it had 70,000 miles on it and it know has 105,000 and i havet changed anything but the plugs and wires so it may be all of these things?

[04mustang232]

yeah, x2 on the fuel filter change. after 105k, i imagine its pretty damn dirty.

[ricerraper33]

Originally Posted by 04mustang232 yeah, x2 on the fuel filter change. after 105k, i imagine its pretty damn dirty.

lol ya i figured any pointers on how to change this? ive been reading you need a special tool you can rent from advance auto?

[04mustang232]

its just a ford fuel line disconnect tool. You can't rent it from advance, but you can buy it, use it, wipe it off, and return it. Its an out of tank inline filter, so i can't imagine it would be that hard to change. I plan on doing mine here very shortly.

[RedDevilGT]

Its not that expensive part its just 3 or 4 different size plastic pieces and of course you only need one but have to purchase all. Once you find the size that fits around the fuel line you insert the smallest end in the end of the fuel filter. Push the plastic piece toward fuel filter while pulling the fuel line in the opposite direction and once it releases do the same to the other side. All it releases is a spring to remove the line.

[ricerraper33]

alright thanks guys.. i like the borrowing thing wipe it off and return it lol.

[2002 BLK GT]

The fuel filter its prettys straight forward I'm also in the boat as you currently getting like 12~13 miles per gallon, so I just bought the fuel filter today and i'm gonna put it later, and I'm thinking about a cold air intake.. Heres a vid its easy... You can get the oeam for 16 bucks at american muscle or other for 10 bucks on any part store make sure it has the clips included _you will need them.
http://http://www.americanmuscle.com...lter-9804.html

[Stang187]

damn, thats worse than me and I have more problems

I run with no oxygen sensors, 16 check engine lights, 120 thousand miles and I've owned it since 40 thousand miles, havent changed a damn thing in my car except for the belt. And I still get 300 to a tank.

your car must be smoken to much weed or as he said your in stop and go traffic all the time.

[2002 BLK GT]

Originally Posted by Stang187 damn, thats worse than me and I have more problems I run with no oxygen sensors, 16 check engine lights, 120 thousand miles and I've owned it since 40 thousand miles, havent changed a damn thing in my car except for the belt. And I still get 300 to a tank. your car must be smoken to much weed or as he said your in stop and go traffic all the time.

Prolly your gas gauge is also having problem and it stopped working a little...

[ricerraper33]

ya man something is really wrong with my car for getting that shitty of mpgs so i hope the fuel filter works?? big daddy thanks for the great info man!

[ricerraper33]

big daddy let me know if putting the new fuel filter does the job for u.

[2002 BLK GT]

Originally Posted by ricerraper33 ya man something is really wrong with my car for getting that shitty of mpgs so i hope the fuel filter works?? big daddy thanks for the great info man!

Yes I will let you know I currently have recorded 86miles and its getting close to half tank, so we well see how it does the next half oh I've heard it gives 2~3mpg more so we will see and
You're welcome..

[crashnebula]

I get a tune up done every once and awhile, just to clean up the insides, I drive a '00 manual and HIGHWAY get 300 to a tank, city i get about 260-275 to the tank. 140,000 miles on the car. Im about to buy a bike myself to save gas...

[IloveMYcar]

Its not a honda man, we arnt gunna get anything good

[goren813]

Some people push 26mpg out of sixxers (supposedly). I'm sure that's highway and the grandma-est of driving, but 200 to a tank is terrible. Def. Replace the fuel filter, run some injector cleaner, replace o2 sensors. Positive no exhaust leaks? These models are infamous for that, and even a small one can have negative effects on gas mileage.

[ricerraper33]

ya idk about that exhaust leak i could have one, and no realize? but im deff gonna change out the fuel filter and then run some injector cleaner then i guess it will be on to the 02 sensors im just tired of going through gas so damn fast!