i have a 96 nissan 200sx se with 137+k miles i recently bough it for $2000 it still runs like new, anyways i was wondering why does it waist too much gas? for example i cumte to work 5 days a week and in just one week its half full, i used to have a 96 honda civic and it wasnt like that in only a week the tank was just a 1/4 full what can i do to solve this issue with my nissan? should i get a cold air intake system or have the fuel injexction cleaned? any other suggestion will be appreciated.
2007-03-08 13:44:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
Start with a full tune up...
Spark Plugs
Plug Wires
Distributor Cap & Rotor
Fuel filter
PCV Valve
Air FIlter
Oil Change
Trans fluid change
Differential fluid change
Correct tire inflation
And believe it or not, a car wash.
Also if it's been over 137k and you don't know when your timing belt was last changed, then you're sitting in a time bomb! Have it replaced along with the water pump while you're in there. If you don't notice an improvement in fuel mileage then you will have two choices, either live with it, or purchase a Ford Aspire, and get about 43 miles per gallon.
2007-03-09 16:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by quick_ridez 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the 200sx is a larger car with a larger engine & a larger tank.. do your own math. then get a full tune-up with filters, clean the fuel injection & drive sanely. cold air intake is useless unless you're racing-you'd never save enough gas to pay for it.
2007-03-08 21:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by schizophreniabeatsdiningalone 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go back to the stock size tires or taller, not wider.
2007-03-08 23:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by denbobway 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋