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04-13-2012, 04:07 PM | #16 | |
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Re: Gas Mileage Is Too Low On Town Car
Probably, but then again, I'm not sure on a 2002. On the 1996, there is a Sensor (of some sort) mounted to the Air Box.
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04-13-2012, 10:57 PM | #17 | |
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Re: Gas Mileage Is Too Low On Town Car
I did see a sensor attached to the hose leading into the air filter box but it was still attached and i never touched it. However i did get to change the fuel filter today and the miles per gallon reset to 0 and now it's up to 9.5 to 10 i have the plugs (platinum) and new boots which will probably be put on tomorrow tried to change the pcv valve but the one they gave us did not match and when the guy looked it up it was the same one he had gave us so well try another store tomorrow. I'll keep you all posted and thanks for the input.
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04-14-2012, 11:47 AM | #18 | |
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Re: Gas Mileage Is Too Low On Town Car
I would advise you to get an OEM PCV valve. Many people says the aftermarket one's don't have the same properties as OEM's do.
Just in case and even if you get an OEM or aftermarket PCV, the new one will come with TWO openings instead of just one (not sure if your model needs both openings) and a small plastic cap. If you need only one, install the cap on the upper (smaller) opening and you're all set. Let us know if the spark plug and boots make any difference. Oscar.
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04-14-2012, 08:55 PM | #19 | |
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Re: Gas Mileage Is Too Low On Town Car
Since you mentioned you haven't driven very far or fast, I'd suggest you confirm your transmission is up-shifting properly and/or you don't have any brake drag.
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Another example of the above comments.. when I drive my cars I get 30% better MPG than my wife.. she brakes at the last minute, takes off hard, etc.
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How you drive any vehicle will be a big factor in the fuel economy.
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i don't know how to technically check the up-shift but the trans shifts nice and smooth and she is fast i might have air in the brake lines but i have to wait for my uncle to help me bleed and flush
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Re: Gas Mileage Is Too Low On Town Car
I finally got around to changing the plugs and wires I got all out but one I think i'll need an extra extension it's in there pretty tight. the mpg went up to 12 so i still need to find out whats holding it back, thanks for all the input and suggestions.
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04-25-2012, 06:09 PM | #26 | |
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Re: Gas Mileage Is Too Low On Town Car
Mine's got around 12MPG's when driving around town in moderate to heavy traffic. Depending on how far I drive on the highway it can get up to 18-19MPG's ( after around 100 non-stop miles that's the fartest I've driven this car on the highway).
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