# \#fuel-economy **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/fuel-economy/12293.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Fuel Mileage Dropped Significantly after Dealer Maintenance - Subaru Crosstrek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage-dropped-significantly-after-dealer-maintenance-subaru-crosstrek/89200)
**Author:** [@slp27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slp27)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage-dropped-significantly-after-dealer-maintenance-subaru-crosstrek/89200 "2024-08-01T16:45:51Z")
Hi all, Long story short I brought my 2013 Subaru Crosstrek into the dealer for a standard 30k maintenance and since getting it back I've had a significant drop in MPG's. From 27-29 down to 21-23. They are trying to te… --- ## [2018 Ford edge significant fuel efficiency loss after Flex plate repair and maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-significant-fuel-efficiency-loss-after-flex-plate-repair-and-maintenance/193254)
**Author:** [@mckaykenpo\_187150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mckaykenpo_187150)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-significant-fuel-efficiency-loss-after-flex-plate-repair-and-maintenance/193254 "2023-10-06T21:22:01Z")
Need help troubleshooting why my vehicle has lost fuel efficiency! I drive a 2018 Ford Edge for work. We received a ‘dealer customer service’ report stating that there could be an issue with the Flex Plate. The vehicl… --- ## [Is it cheaper to refuel your EV battery or gas tank? We did the math](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-cheaper-to-refuel-your-ev-battery-or-gas-tank-we-did-the-math/192165)
**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-cheaper-to-refuel-your-ev-battery-or-gas-tank-we-did-the-math/192165 "2023-08-16T21:35:08Z")
This is behind a paywall, but they do give you a few free articles. An interesting comparison and curious that the EVs were not always cheaper. --- ## [OBD1 to OBD2 adapter for chip tuning on older cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd1-to-obd2-adapter-for-chip-tuning-on-older-cars/189842)
**Author:** [@riverdvs605\_184657](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverdvs605_184657)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd1-to-obd2-adapter-for-chip-tuning-on-older-cars/189842 "2023-04-01T12:17:00Z")
I’m curious if I can use an OBD1 to OBD2 adapter to install a chip tuner on my 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis. Obviously if possible it won’t provide all the listed performance upgrades but I’m wondering if it will change an… --- ## [E85 in pre '18 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-in-pre-18-camry/184679)
**Author:** [@Ewo79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ewo79)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-in-pre-18-camry/184679 "2022-07-28T21:58:51Z")
Has anyone used E85 in a stock pre 2018 Camry? I have a 2017 and I’m not sure if it will damage my car. With fuel prices being what they are I might try a gallon or two to try it out --- ## [How Much Can You Save on Gas with EVs, Plug-ins, and Hybrid Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-can-you-save-on-gas-with-evs-plug-ins-and-hybrid-vehicles/184468)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-can-you-save-on-gas-with-evs-plug-ins-and-hybrid-vehicles/184468 "2022-06-03T22:02:29Z")
Hello, is this thing on? This is Meegan, the Web Lackey who fumbles around with Car Talk social media. If you have an EV, Plug-in, or Hybrid, we’ll love to hear about your experience. Here’s something John published in … --- ## [VW passat mileage dropped down suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-mileage-dropped-down-suddenly/182161)
**Author:** [@Ankurpatel113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ankurpatel113)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-mileage-dropped-down-suddenly/182161 "2022-05-26T17:28:59Z")
Hi, My car mileage dropped down suddenly this week. It was always running at 10 km/litre and this entire week it ran at 6-7 km/litre. I have been putting premium gas, no change in driving habit. But what is the cause of… --- ## [New engine, LESS mpg? Huh?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-less-mpg-huh/177127)
**Author:** [@MLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLC)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-less-mpg-huh/177127 "2022-01-14T12:07:01Z")
I’ve recently replaced the engine in my 2007 Pacifica. The newer one has half the mileage, yet the mpg has reduced by about 25%! What gives? I figure it must have something to do with the computer but if I knew for sure,… --- ## [Battery replacement = better gas mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-better-gas-mileage/56107)
**Author:** [@jhlundin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhlundin)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-better-gas-mileage/56107 "2021-08-01T19:08:57Z")
Just replaced the battery in my 2004 Infiniti FX35 (before the battery died... it just wasn't as crisp during startups and the voltage had fallen to 12.19 volts). During the past 4 days I have been getting about 2 mpg be… --- ## [Right hand drive vehicle -- need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-hand-drive-vehicle-need-advice/23362)
**Author:** [@karenInIllinois](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karenInIllinois)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-hand-drive-vehicle-need-advice/23362 "2020-10-11T03:58:56Z")
I'm just starting a job as a rural carrier for the post office and am told I need to drive my own vehicle, but need to make it drivable from the right hand side. My options: \* There are kits for doing this (add p… --- ## [Recommended spark plugs for best engine performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-spark-plugs-for-best-engine-performance/167580)
**Author:** [@kcclemo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcclemo)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-spark-plugs-for-best-engine-performance/167580 "2020-08-16T06:18:36Z")
Hello everyone, I’m looking for recommendations from 2000 4Runner owners on what might be the best spark plugs based on your experience. Thank you! --- ## [AVG Fuel Consumption; Automatic Or Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avg-fuel-consumption-automatic-or-manual/165917)
**Author:** [@Dennis-125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis-125)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avg-fuel-consumption-automatic-or-manual/165917 "2020-06-18T03:41:08Z")
What are the advantages of setting AVG Fuel Consumption to Manual in Mitsubishi Outlander? What is the best for fuel consumption…AVG Auto or Manual? --- ## [Car loses acceleration but not power while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-acceleration-but-not-power-while-driving/90861)
**Author:** [@HelpDross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelpDross)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-acceleration-but-not-power-while-driving/90861 "2019-07-24T18:04:27Z")
While driving my 1998 Chevy Prizm, my car lost the ability to accelerate but the car never lost power. I managed to pull over and let the car run for a bit before trying to accelerate again..the car only got up to 30 mph… --- ## [Gas mileage dropped for my 2006 Honda pilot 2wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-dropped-for-my-2006-honda-pilot-2wd/53762)
**Author:** [@longmatch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longmatch)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-dropped-for-my-2006-honda-pilot-2wd/53762 "2018-08-29T14:09:24Z")
I have a 2006 Honda Pilot 2wd with 54000 miles. Its gas mileage dropped from 21 to 17 recently with the same driving habit and same route(from home to work and some city and some highway). I changed air filter, checked a… --- ## [Honda Accord mileage/longevity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-mileage-longevity/52509)
**Author:** [@mojo\_s\_mini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mojo_s_mini)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-mileage-longevity/52509 "2018-03-10T01:11:11Z")
I am the proud owner of a 1996 Honda Accord EX. When I bought the car new, I was determined to get at least 300k miles out of it. I've had very few problems with the car that weren't my fault: passenger side power d… --- ## [2005 Toyota Corolla P0171 check engine code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-p0171-check-engine-code/84375)
**Author:** [@anand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anand)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-p0171-check-engine-code/84375 "2017-10-24T03:00:18Z")
I have an 05 Toyota corolla, and have the check engine light on, I scanned it at autozone and error code is P0171 - System Too Lean (Bank 1). Which shows following possible causes: Faulty MAF, O2, fuel injectors blockage… --- ## [Saving Gas at Stop Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-at-stop-lights/6391)
**Author:** [@AbuElBanat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AbuElBanat)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-at-stop-lights/6391 "2017-01-21T15:34:47Z")
OK - a nerdy question. You come to a red light and you know it is a long light - say 90 seconds. Will you save gas by turning off the engine and restarting it just before the light turns green? Does the act of startin… --- ## [Recommended Fuel for FlexFuel 2012 Yukon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-fuel-for-flexfuel-2012-yukon/98035)
**Author:** [@brian.pinter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brian.pinter)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-fuel-for-flexfuel-2012-yukon/98035 "2017-01-05T00:23:19Z")
I just purchased a 2012 Yukon XL Denali and while reading through the manual I came across the section discussing fuel. I am a bit confused, however, as to what I should be using. There is a section that states that "Ve… --- ## [Chrysler 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-300/93823)
**Author:** [@Erobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erobinson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-300/93823 "2016-07-23T01:39:16Z")
Hey i found a 2013 chrysler 300 it has 106,000 miles is that Good Or Bad ? Im looking into buying it. --- ## [Poor Gas Mileage on 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport/93001)
**Author:** [@MadisonE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MadisonE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport/93001 "2016-04-11T19:25:25Z")
Hey all, just purchased a pre-owned Santa Fe Sport 2.0L Turbo AWD a few days ago. It currently has 44k miles on it. I've been getting 14mpg city and 17mpg highway since I drove it off the lot... where it's supposed to be… --- ## [Preparing for a long work commute: maintenance on current car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-for-a-long-work-commute-maintenance-on-current-car/92848)
**Author:** [@beepbeeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beepbeeep)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-for-a-long-work-commute-maintenance-on-current-car/92848 "2016-03-26T13:38:22Z")
I have a 2011 Ford Fusion SE, 2.5 L 4-cylinder, 120k miles. It's in good condition; I keep up on oil and other fluids, and take it to the shop every year for a "check up" before winter. I bought it 2 years ago when it ha… --- ## [New to me Legacy 2015-11,495mi. pre-owned certified](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-me-legacy-2015-11-495mi-pre-owned-certified/92724)
**Author:** [@helpanoldlady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/helpanoldlady)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-me-legacy-2015-11-495mi-pre-owned-certified/92724 "2016-03-12T11:33:05Z")
On the way home from purchasing this 2.5i Premium the BRAKE light started flashing when I got to 40mph. - yes, the emergency brake was off. Car was roaring like the brake was on-ablut 5 mi. to home. When I drove it back… --- ## [Driving too hard?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-too-hard/91828)
**Author:** [@SquirrelMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SquirrelMan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 9:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-too-hard/91828 "2015-12-01T09:34:55Z")
Hi guys I have a 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS with about 151,000 miles on it. And it's an auto. I recently took it to about 5.3K rpms on a stretch and it occurred to me that I might be pushing the engine a little too hard.… --- ## [New state, change in gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-state-change-in-gas-mileage/91065)
**Author:** [@AlexG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexG)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-state-change-in-gas-mileage/91065 "2015-09-06T01:53:25Z")
Good morning! I recently moved from Denver, CO to North Liberty, IA. I've been here about 2 months, and I've noticed a marked decrease in my gas mileage. There are several variables at play here. Which is the most impo… --- ## [What do I most likely need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-most-likely-need/90372)
**Author:** [@TX\_Flower\_Child](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TX_Flower_Child)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-most-likely-need/90372 "2015-07-09T22:53:27Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Accord EX (4 cyl) with approx. 36,000 miles on it. Bought new, just had a 2 mile commute, thus the low mileage. I almost always do short stop and go driving. Some days I don't drive at all. So here's … --- ## [Timing and fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-and-fuel-economy/89686)
**Author:** [@stormij45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stormij45)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-and-fuel-economy/89686 "2015-04-18T06:06:36Z")
I own a 2009 Subaru Forester with a 5 speed manual having 125,000 miles on it. The EPA fuel economy rating for this car is 22 mpg avg. 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway; I have always been able to do much better than that … --- ## [Save the Celica! (or do I?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/save-the-celica-or-do-i/89443)
**Author:** [@MaskedWallaby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaskedWallaby)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/save-the-celica-or-do-i/89443 "2015-03-30T02:14:49Z")
I've got a 2000 Toyota Celica I purchased from my dad on the "family discount" payment plan 6 months ago. It's a fun little 5-speed, my first stick shift, and I love it to bits. It's a GT model but it's pretty loaded, wi… --- ## [Gas mileage for 1968 mustang is very poor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-for-1968-mustang-is-very-poor/89352)
**Author:** [@jayden\_thompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayden_thompson)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-for-1968-mustang-is-very-poor/89352 "2015-03-19T04:28:36Z")
i finally got my mustang street legal and while drivng i realized that the gas milage is HORRIBLE. i estimate it at around 3 MPG. my question to you is can a leak in the feul pump cause it to be that bad? and another imp… --- ## [2004 Grand Am 3400 suddenly very poor mileage in city](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-am-3400-suddenly-very-poor-mileage-in-city/88832)
**Author:** [@eisjeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eisjeff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-am-3400-suddenly-very-poor-mileage-in-city/88832 "2015-01-26T19:19:58Z")
My 2004 Pontiac Grand Am with a 3400 engine and 205,000 still gets 27 mpg on the highway but suddenly only getting 13 in the city. The city mileage was 23-24 until the last couple of months. Changed oil, replaced air fil… --- ## [Declining MPG in aging vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/declining-mpg-in-aging-vehicle/88421)
**Author:** [@LaCrosse\_2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaCrosse_2006)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/declining-mpg-in-aging-vehicle/88421 "2014-12-21T03:09:06Z")
I have a 2006 Buick LaCrosse. When the car was new, I could drive about 400 miles on a full tank of gas. Now I usually average in the low 300s with the same level of fuel. Other than checking the air pressure in the ti… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/fuel-economy/12293.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=fuel-economy)