Why did my mpg drop on my 2010 fit?
My 2010 FIT dropped 20% immediately upon moving to a much colder climate. I checked tire pressure and changed air filter, changed gas stations. Still off by 20% ( 10 miles per gallon). Is it just the cold environment? Car is parked in a garage when not driven
Why is my gas mileage dropping so much?
When the fuel system does not work as designed, the efficiency level is likely to reduce. However, if the drop is sudden and serious, you should find out the reason and fix it. Fortunately, some problems are not serious and can be fixed by changing some of your driving habits.
What does it mean when Your MPG drops 20%?
BTW, there is a code if the ECT (engine coolant temp) does not come up withing a certain time frame. You could also have a fuel leak. My 2010 FIT dropped 20% immediately upon moving to a much colder climate. I checked tire pressure and changed air filter, changed gas stations. Still off by 20% ( 10 miles per gallon).
How does motor oil affect your gas mileage?
The type of motor oil that you are using can also affect your gas mileage up to 12%. You want to use motor oils that are high in reducing friction. Either use a synthetic oil or the oil that the car’s manual recommends.
My 2010 FIT dropped 20% immediately upon moving to a much colder climate. I checked tire pressure and changed air filter, changed gas stations. Still off by 20% ( 10 miles per gallon). Is it just the cold environment? Car is parked in a garage when not driven
BTW, there is a code if the ECT (engine coolant temp) does not come up withing a certain time frame. You could also have a fuel leak. My 2010 FIT dropped 20% immediately upon moving to a much colder climate. I checked tire pressure and changed air filter, changed gas stations. Still off by 20% ( 10 miles per gallon).
What causes a sudden drop in gas mileage?
Such a drastic drop in mileage is often associated with a bad 02 sensor. I’ve had them go bad and cause a 25-35% drop in fuel efficiency. Did you have anything done to the car just before the mileage dropped? A drop like this has to have an assignable cause, and it often traces back to a maintenance that was just performed.
Can a bad oxygen sensor cause poor gas mileage?
A bad oxygen sensor can also cause poor mileage, but that will usually light up the check engine light. 11 people found this helpful. Did or has it ever had a complete tune-up Now days people seem to think spark plugs and wires last forever but they Don’t