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posted by 73AMC on Tue Dec 3 20:19 CST 2013
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Hey guys,

Just wanted to get some opinions. I purchased an 88 240 wagon from the original owner with pretty low miles (130K) as a daily driver because my truck is horrible on gas.

Last fill I hand calculated and came up with 17-18mpg. That seems low to me for this thing. Im not expecting 30, bug maybe mid 20's at least.

Things I have replaced since I bought it include...cap...rotor...plugs...wires...o2 sensor...air filter...and fixed my OD. I recently did the o2 sensor, figuring it was the original and maybe a little lazy, but it doesnt seem to have affected my consumption.

What else can I try here? I am still battling this wierd lazy start condition after sitting, but I havent figured that out yet. I have replaced the FPR and I will try the FP relay next. I verified that the in tank pump works when power is applied at the fuse box, but maybe it isnt going on with the key in the on position.

I just think that the car should have a little more milage in it.

Am I wrong?

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