What could be some reasons why my gas mileage is very suddenly and dramatically craptastic?
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posted by desuetude
on Nov 22, 2009 -
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I am disappointed in my relationship with my 97 Honda Civic. Maybe you can give me some advice. YANMM.
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posted by bunny hugger
on Sep 14, 2009 -
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Car help: why can't i fill up my tank? (hint: it has nothing to do with the economy)
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posted by speef
on Jul 31, 2008 -
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Help us pick a car! We're looking for a good used family car. We have two daughters, a 2 1/2 year old and a newborn and need a car that can accommodate an infant car carrier without putting the front passenger's knees in the glovebox.
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posted by Reverend John
on Jun 5, 2008 -
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My car, which is rarely driven, is unexpectedly acting like it's full of gas and will not accept more. I have no recollection of filling it with gas, though I do recall that the last time I drove it, it was hope-i-make-it-home almost empty. Am I just super forgetful? Or is there another explanation?
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posted by FortyT-wo
on Mar 15, 2008 -
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I drive a 97 Cavalier that is otherwise in good condition, but I am having a terrible time with the injectors leaking gas.
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posted by blue shadows
on Feb 7, 2008 -
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My friend says the fuel injection in my 2002 Jetta wagon (non-diesel) suffers if I let the tank get less than 1/4 full. She also believes that "el cheapo" gasoline, from locally-owned non-chain stations, isn't as good, or is actively bad, for the car. Is there any truth to either of these claims?
posted by luriete
on Dec 7, 2007 -
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In three cars I've driven, I get about 300 miles per tank of gas. But with all three cars, I can get up to 200 miles by the time I hit 1/2 tank. But invariably, by the time I near the 300 mile mark, I'm on E. Am I nuts or do gas seem to burn faster in the lower 1/2 of my tank? Is this mental or by design?
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posted by mathowie
on Apr 7, 2007 -
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GasFilter: How do I learn more about the quality of various gasoline brands? Also, how can I determine who
supplies gasoline to a particular retailer? For example, is Speedway gasoline really the same as Sunoco gasoline (since Sunoco purchased them), or do they still use their own gas? How about the gas at my local Sam's club, or Jewel-Osco -- who supplies that gas to them?
posted by Merdryn
on Sep 5, 2005 -
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Why hasn't solar energy been able to replace fossil fuels in Europe where gas is taxed so heavily?
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posted by MrMulan
on Aug 31, 2005 -
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Sitting in a car today as my friend was filling her tank, and my colleagues and I wondered aloud why there doesn't seem to be a standard for which side of the car has the gas cap on it. The car we were in had it on the right, as do both my cars, but the others in the car had cars with the caps on the left. What logic do car manufacturers use to determine from which side fuel is delivered? Some vehicles have the delivery point at the rear, and I believe I once saw a car with the gas cap near the front somewhere. Anyone know a rough ratio of left / right on North American cars? If there is a majority, is it an ergonomics thing? Just curious.
posted by galto
on May 18, 2005 -
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