I own a 1999 Toyota Camry (4 cyl) and recently I changed the radiator. Ever since then, my mileage has gone down.
Prior to the change, I used to get around 30+ mpg on the hiway and 23-24 miles in the city. Now, I get an average of 22 miles, after filling up, and I've driven on both highway and city roads.
Any suggestions as to what may have happened? and what can be done to fix this? Can something on the gas lines be messed around with? I'm thinking of talking to my mechanic but I wanted an opinion. I know there are some really knowledgeable people here. Thanks in advance for your help.
2006-11-13 14:58:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Have your thermostat checked. With a new radiator the car could be running cooler, and a defective or removed thermostat will cause the car to run rich, burning more fuel!
2006-11-13 15:13:11 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have your thermostat checked. With a sparkling radiator the motor vehicle ought to be working cooler, and a defective or bumped off thermostat will reason the motor vehicle to run rich, burning extra gas!
2016-12-14 06:47:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never ever brag about your gas mileage to a mech cause they will mess it up on you and play with it. then lie to you about it. have seen where someone had incredible gas mileage and mech stole their carb and replaced it
2006-11-13 15:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible that he bumped a spark plug wire and now its not firing, but youd have power complaints
2006-11-13 15:04:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋