2000 saturn SL1

dckpa · #1 Sep 6, 2007, 05:41 PM

I have recently had a loss in gas milage, 270 to 225 per tank. My Service Engine Light has come on for the EGR. I took it to Saturn and they said the O2 sensor and EGR valve are working properly. They did a fuel economy test that said I was getting 32 miles per gallon. So how does real life conflict with the computer? How can I be getting approximately 20-22mpg when thier computers are saying my car is running fine and getting great gas mileage? What else could be wrong?

CaptainRich · Sep 6, 2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dckpa

I have recently had a loss in gas milage, 270 to 225 per tank. My Service Engine Light has come on for the EGR. I took it to Saturn and they said the O2 sensor and EGR valve are working properly. They did a fuel economy test that said I was getting 32 miles per gallon. So how does real life conflict with the computer? How can I be getting approximately 20-22mpg when thier computers are saying my car is running fine and getting great gas mileage? What else could be wrong?

The onboard computer is only a estimated calculation.

Physically documented fuel consumption and mileage indicated by the odometer should be used to determine actual mileage.



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