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Old 11-19-2004, 12:14 AM
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Re: 19mpg to 16.5mpg after trip, causes?

Thanks ALLOT for the fast response JML! I mean to remedize this problem ASAP.

Something I'd read, or heard on car-talk, maybe, in the past lead me to believe that fuel treatments were pretty much worthless. I don't recall exactly what it was, just a random googling probably.

But then, WTH do they know. I've seen posts a'plenty from seemingly knowledgeable car guys claiming that synthetic oil would be a major liability in a previously Dino-oil engine (even airline mechanics).

The Mobil-1 site said that's a myth, so I put the synth in there. Runs great, no leaks.

I've digressed, shame on me.

I Filled all tires up after I bought her. Both right tires had slow leaks (yokohama grand touring). They dropped from low 30s to low 20s PSI in about a week. I had that fixed before I hit the road.

They sealed the, umm, part of the tire that meets the rim for $8. They've stayed full since.

I'll try one of the FSCs you've mentioned. She's a great car. I'm a proud Papa. All systems are go other than the mileage drop.

And once again, thanks ALLOT for responding!

Cheez Wizard
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