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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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Default My damn car keeps runnin outta gas!

So, I filled up my car when it was on E twice, both times putting in $10 which got me 4.5 gallons. Both times, my damn car ran outta gas after only about 50 miles from fill up. That means i'm gettin about 10 freakin miles to the gallon. WTF?? I have a 1992 Vigor. I do run the AC during the day.

Any ideas? Oh, and my damn thing failed the smog test, my N.O. ( nitris oxide? ) was to high. Max allowed is 778 and mine was 1,068.

Any ideas on any of these would be kick ass.

thX
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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When was the last time you did a full tune-up, like checking the timing, replacing the plugs, the fuel filter, etc.? When was the last time the injectors where cleaned? Do you have any brakes frozen on?
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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good question. I havent had a tuneup since i bought the car in march.

i did replace the fuel filter, and sparks myself. But, a tuneup would be the first place to start i suppose.
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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maybe you have a small gas leak somewhere
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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Turn your key to the on position but do not start the car. Wait 10 seconds. Turn off. Get out of car. Look under car.
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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well I can tell you this.
My parents old car had the same problem.
There was antifreeze getting into the combustion chamber. - ----that was the problem.
Junked the car, they got a new one and problem solved with inspection.
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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petrol is about $7.70 a gallon in the uk so stop moanin lol and my car only duz 10-11 mpg
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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cat convertor clocdup
and try to fill with the best octain you can fined
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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$7.70 a gallon!
Micro cars sales must through the roof.
Damn. I think I'd have an electric scooter or something... I've always hoped they'd make electric bikes that were worth considering.
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