Date:         Sat, 22 Feb 2003 17:26:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: ticco automatic gas mileage.
Comments: To: Nock <McNock@EASYSTREET.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <001f01c2da83$3ce81990$0b3b67ce@MCNOCK>
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I say your problem is at the 02 sensor (or wiring to it). A properly
working O2 (regardless of engine type) will cause you to use LESS gas as
it gives feed back to the CPU. The CPU doesn't get feed back it
essentially runs in default mode, which will use excessive gas.


On Saturday, February 22, 2003, at 10:01 AM, Nock wrote:

> My real issue with the automatic is gas mileage. With my Ticco, I still
> get under 20 mpg.
>
>     I have new fuel rail/injector's
>     no fault codes when running
>     voltage viewed through software looks in range
>     same mileage if I disconnect my O2 sensor.
>     plugs seem to look ok, maybe a little dark.(I am no plug expect
> though)
>
>
> Could it be leaks in the gaskets of my fuel tank?
>
> Any tips ideas?