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Rediculously low MPG on '89 240 DL n/a 200

posted by  richink on  Fri May 23 04:01 CST 2003
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last visit: Wed Dec 22 04:40 CST 2010
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Hello,

Having a lead foot has not typically affected the mileage on my wagon. I have a VX cam, K&N air filter, turbo exhaust and a very heavy foot. Mine will do about 270 miles (420 km) on about 14.5 gals (50 liters) worth of premium fuel. I figure that's in and around 18-20 mpg??? Sometimes it gets better, sometimes not.

Does your brick pick up idle smoothly??? Could be a sign on a bad o2 sensor. Try cleaning out the idle air control valve below the throttle body. Check all the obvious electronic and sensor wiring as well.

One cannot truly expect a 14 year old car to perform up to factory spec no matter how well maintainted it is, especially if you are creeping up over 150,000 miles as well. Hope this helps a little.

Happy Bricking!!!

Richard

87 245 DL 354,000 km
82 242 GLT 121,000 km

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