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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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i know their are several threads out there but each is different. i have a 98 cx hatch that gets around 250 mpg when it hits the line next to the E. now i have been switching from using the stock intake to aftermarket intakes/using the stock without the air sensor and every time i get a increase in mpg on the first tanks then i goes back to 250mpg. is a sensor to blame?

how about ingition timing/ wires/cap/rotor? i remember when i got the car the distirbutor was bolted pushed back and i adjusted it toward the center.

also do you recommend changing bothe 02 sensor eventhough only the top looks bad? thanks
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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fck that ill pay you to get my car to get 250 miles per gallon
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kayelemenohpee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">fck that ill pay you to get my car to get 250 miles per gallon</TD></TR></TABLE>x2
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hmooblis &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">now i have been switching from using the stock intake to aftermarket intakes/using the stock without the air sensor and every time i get a increase in mpg on the first tanks then i goes back to 250mpg. is a sensor to blame? </TD></TR></TABLE>

so you've tried all these combonations of intakes with and without the sensor and eventually you get bad mileage again. (just to be sure i understand you.)

anything else done to the car (I/H/E...)? any CEL? otherwise i'll assume you've done all the other things like keeping pressure in your tires and clean air filter.. blah blah

you may want to get your timing set with a light. you were good setting the dist in the middle of the bolt, that works most of the time. but since you are having problems, you'll want to be certain it's right.
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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He freak'n lost me at 250 MPG.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 05:21 AM
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250 mpg???????? how do you do that, lol, im pretty sure ru assuming 25. i get around 25++ wid my ex coupe,
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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pretty sure he meant 250 per 10 gal tank (about 10...) so yeah, 25mpg
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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Dont drive crazy and you will get better gas mileage!
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 06:09 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hardedge &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">He freak'n lost me at 250 MPG. </TD></TR></TABLE>

We know what you meant, simple typo.

Yeah, 25mpg is a bit low for a CX, I used to get 40-43 bone stock. How long do you let the car warm up on average? Do you wait till it's toasty warm inside before you drive? What about a Check Engine Lght?
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