Ok, I have read some posts here on the fuel mileage but wanted to get some feedback on my specifics.
-95 Turbo wagon Auto and only getting around 20 MPG.
Not ideal conditions for saving gas, since mainly 6-7 miles commute by my wife so I'd guess not fully operating temp on engine-although the gauge shows normal / not low.
But still it's mainly highway and I did do a drive to the airport recently to pick up my wife which is about 35 each way and the average on the dash only moved up to maybe 20.5-21 mpg. (I am using the dash read out fro mileage figures, not manually calculated).
We are in Northern California, so not really cold, been mostly in the 50's F lately.
Not really fast driving or a lot of accelerating, pretty relaxed / normal driving.
First tank was on regular by mistake, but now mid grade gas.
I would have hoped to get at least around 25 mpg given above conditions...
Am I to optimistic or could there be some issues causing less than optimal mileage?
I did tune -up recently (spark-plugs, rotor and cap - wires measured fine resistant), also recent oil change Mobil 1 Synthetic.
Air-filter was not replaced since it looked pretty clean.
Tire pressures ok around 35psi.
No check engine light.
I have seen people here changing o2 sensor for better mileage...is there a way to test the o2 before buying a new one and which o2 sensor affects the mileage, I think there are more than one right?
I also saw some replacing the thermostat...which temp rating to go with from my conditions? My engine temp shows normal
Any other ideas on how to improve the mileage?
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