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    94civichatch Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 17, 2008, 03:07 PM
    94 civic hatch dx only getting about 24 m/gallon
    I was getting about 35-37 a couple months ago, but then my car stopped working. I replaced the entire distributer, plugs, wires, fuel filter, fuel injectors, and PGM- FI Main relay.

    My car works now! Yay. (it still has a little trouble turning over, but it always does)

    Anyway, I am getting really bad gas mileage now. 20city and 27hwy.

    Help?
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    Nov 17, 2008, 06:26 PM

    . Use 5W-30 full-synthetic engine oil.
    . Change air filter.
    . Clean throttle body and upper/lower ports.
    . Clean Idle Air Control Valve and lines.
    . Check idle rpm.
    . Check timing with a timing light--this may be a huge part of your problem, since you replaced the distributor.
    . Check/replace oxygen sensor. A bad oxygen sensor can radically affect gas mileage, since it controls fuel injector duration.
    . Check for dragging brakes.
    . Use full-synthetic transmission fluid.
    . Ensure you used the same NGK spark plugs that came with your car.
    . Check tire pressure.

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