Miles per gallon... not happy

[number1_kid]

Hi
Just calculated my miles per gallon over the weekend on the festiva

Filled it up and marked the milage

then when refilled mark the quantity I put in and took the milage again

subtracted the milage I wrote the first time

Mine is in Kilometers

did the convertion and did calculated it both kilometer and miles

came down to 26.7 miles per gallon :S

Not good at all...... its a 1990 auto

With my 92 I had did 32 miles per gallon... aint bad but still not what I expected

This one has new cap rotor wires plugs gas filter.....

[25Horseplay]

That does seem low even for an auto. Make sure your timing is good and air pressure in tire's etc. My auto car averages about 32-33 normally. About mid 30's highway driving.

[TominMO]

Tune-up? O2 sensor? Clogged cat? Heavy right foot? Just some possibilities.

[gorgonheimer]

Larger than stock wheels?

[freshtiva]

What size is your right foot ?

[hot4dl8ly]

You also might want to make sure the rear brakes are not dragging a little, those e-brake accuator pivots like to seize up.

[number1_kid]

e brake not dragging....
big foot but not heavy lol

[FFW]

sorry to jump on this thread....but having no thermostat on car will effect gas mileage?

[j-stauf7]

FFW.. yes, engine most efficient at normal operating temp.

[FestYboy]

^hey, a new guy from PA!!!! sweet!

[MONSOON]

What size is your right foot ?

This made me LOL! Thanks Fresh! :thumbleft: