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 15:01:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
Go to Auto Zone or an auto store that does obd scans and ask them to scan your trouble codes This is a '99 model and has obd 2. Not all problems turn on the check engine lite, you may have some codes that could solve the problem.
I would think low coolant temp. would set a code.
NEVER replace a part till you know the problem.
NEVER go to a dealer except for warranty work
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2006-11-13 15:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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 23:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is your temp gauge reading the same.? Is the car shifting the same? possibility that the tranny lines are reversed to the cooler causing a flow problem with the fluid.
2006-11-13 23:24:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋