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Lost mpg, Need Help!


bejoykr
02-26-2008, 05:53 PM
I have a 2001 Rodeo LS with about 45k on it. Sometime back I got a P1404 and had the EGR valve replaced and flushed at the dealer. After this I have lost about 100 miles per tank. Took it back to dealer and they say that they don't have a clue why this is happening and recommends a fuel system flush.

So, where should I start looking? What could have gone wrong?

Gizmo42
02-26-2008, 07:16 PM
Could be oxygen sensors (the 2 before the cat converters) They can get weak or covered with gunk and not read right but still be close enough to not set of a CEL. They can start going bad anytime around 50k miles.

amigo-2k
02-26-2008, 07:37 PM
I might start with disconnecting the battery for 30 minutes to allow the ecu to reset and relearn. Then I would swap out the front 2 O2 sensors (don't pay for OEM ones).

FL 3.2L
02-26-2008, 10:09 PM
Winter gas contributing a little to the issue?

pharm_rodeo
02-26-2008, 10:20 PM
Tune up, tires, and/or lead foot?

bejoykr
02-27-2008, 11:33 AM
Don't think its winter gas or things like that, 'cos I lost around 100 miles per tank!

I'll try changing the O2 sensor/resetting ecu.

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