Bad Fuel Economy, any tips?

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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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Default Bad Fuel Economy, any tips?

I get about 180 miles per tank, I have a Civic 89 LX D15B2 Auto tranny.

What can I do to better this?

O2 Sensor? Fuel Filter? Dirty Injectors?

Can I clean the injectors myself? I don't have the money to send them to a cleaning shop, any tips on this? If not, how much do the 2 new injectors cost? (DPFI), doesnt have to be OEM honda parts.

Also, my car seems to miss alot when it's cold at idle, what gives?
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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Default Re: Bad Fuel Economy, any tips? (drjulian)

i just had my injectors cleaned by a mechanic. i think they hooked some fancy machine up to the fuel rail. its alot better than that stuff you buy at walley world. i cost me about $60 to have it done.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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I get about that much too. You have any CELs on? maybe change you ro2 sensor or fuel filter.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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nope no CEL, but still lazy fuel economy

about how much do the 2 fuel injectors cost? not that much i guess?

thats like 15 mpg :S
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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fuel filter air filter injectors algienment you mash gas non stop? check for codes.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 01:05 AM
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As far as fuel injector cleaner, get something good like Techron Fuel System Cleaner or Seafoam.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 01:09 AM
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Air filter
fuel filter
thinner oil
higher tire pressure
remove unnessary weight
cruising at 55-70 mph only on highways
being smooth on the accelerator
new O2 sensor
clean injectors/engine internals
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