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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 04:21 AM
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My 95 Integra LS was getting around 300-325 miles per tank. Within the last 3 months it's dropped to 200-250 miles/tank. I know my clutch is going out but I wouldn't think that it would burn that much gas. I have 105,000 miles on the car and the fuel filter hasn't been changed. I'm going to replace it soon. Anybody else have any ideas? Thanks.

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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 04:56 AM
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Check your tire pressure. It can contribute a little bit to less gas mileage.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 05:04 AM
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Originally posted by JDM Hottie
Check your tire pressure. It can contribute a little bit to less gas mileage.
I check that every time I get gas. I also get my tires balanced and rotated every 3000 miles.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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sounds like something serious, any new noises or is the brake hanging up?
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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How do your plugs look? I'd change the fuel filter, and maybe get a new cap/rotor and plug wires, and new plugs.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 09:56 PM
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Originally posted by dubster99
How do your plugs look? I'd change the fuel filter, and maybe get a new cap/rotor and plug wires, and new plugs.
I would do the same too
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 03:46 AM
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How long do plug wires last? I put 9.3mm wires on about 1 1/2 years ago. Also, how do I move the rotor so I can get to the screw? I tried to replace it a little while ago but the screw started stripping. How can I keep it from stripping.
I've been running NGK Platinum plugs. Should I be using something different or are these good enough?
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 04:50 AM
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I think I remember Patrick saying 10-15K on plugs, and I'm a bit overdue.

17K, original plugs = not so good starts.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 08:08 AM
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not to soud stupid but how do you change the fuel filter? i never did this before.
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Old Jul 13, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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as always unhook the battery, then just unbolt the thing & replace w/ new. it's right on your fire wall passenger side, can't miss it
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