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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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I anxious about bad fuel economy of my car;goes around 21 Miles/Gallon (7.5 KM/Litre) in the city. I have changed all the lubricants and Lube oil filter 5 months ago. The STP brand Patrol Booster liquid was not very beneficial. What are the things to check? Please advice me how to improve?
 
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Default RE: 89 V6 bad fuel economy

21 is not too bad for the V6.

Have you checked the plugs, air filter, etc?


 
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Agree with Toyomoho, 21mpg for V6 city is great. There's nothing wrong with your car. Just keep up with regular maintenance.
 
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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-_- 21 in the city! That is probably higher than your original EPA average estamtes. My v6 is estimated at 19/27mpg and realistically i only get 17/26.

Your original EPA estmatesfor 89 camry v6 - which are measured under the same guidlines as mine - are: 19/24mpg
 
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