Originally Posted by
A-series
Colder weather will reduce mileage a little. If you let the car idle and warm up it will be even worse of course (0mpg when not moving)
First thing to check is the air filter as it seems to be the most commonly overlooked cause of decreased mpg(probably already have if did a tune up).
Next Id try some fuel injector cleaner myself, not only will it help clean up the injectors but you might have carbon build-up on the exhaust valves which reduces compression and allows the fuel & air mixture to vent past the valves before ignition even takes place(means more gas because you have to push the pedal farther just to get going or maintain speed).
Cars that burn oil, even if there's no smoke but a little oil use, will develop those blow-by symptoms much faster but any car can have some build up over time. Depends on the quality of gas you get as well, I stick to places like Shell or BP.
If a tank or two of that doesn't help noticeably I would check the ignition timing.
I think im definitely going to use some fuel injector cleaner. ill buy some tomomrrow. I wanted to try that sea foam but not sure if its worth it at this point since I have 143k miles. Maybe the gunk thats in there is holding my engine together....who knows..
I know when i go to the oil lube place they always try to sell me an engine flush since they say i have dirty oil when draining. So I've been changing my oil more often just to see if it cleans things out.
I removed the valve cover and didnt notice any slug around the cam and valves so i think the are b.s'ing me.
Thanks for the suggestions....