you by chance didn't happen to be using a Bosch O2 sensor? - BCnconti13 wrote:What would be the best way to check on those? Would there be any codes?Ouch! Sounds like you have a bad sensor somewhere. Maybe the Engine Coolant Temp Sensor or maybe the oxygen sensor (lambda probe)?
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Re: daily drivers
Honestly couldn't tell you.....in the 2 years I have had the car, I never changed the O2 sensors. For all I know, they could be the originals1oldman wrote:you by chance didn't happen to be using a Bosch O2 sensor? - BCnconti13 wrote:What would be the best way to check on those? Would there be any codes?Ouch! Sounds like you have a bad sensor somewhere. Maybe the Engine Coolant Temp Sensor or maybe the oxygen sensor (lambda probe)?
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I picked-up 1 to 2 mpg by replacing the Bosch O2 sensor I was using with Denso/Delphi/AC Delco. - BC
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I get around 17-18 around town, depending on the length of the trips, roughly 28 on the highway. I try to resist too much depression of the rectangular pedal on the right.
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I average 21-22 mpg range usually with a mix of highway/city. Oh yea...and i like whine. Best ive ever done is 27, worst was 17.

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I would have thought so. I think it would be worth getting it scanned for codes.nconti13 wrote:What would be the best way to check on those? Would there be any codes?Ouch! Sounds like you have a bad sensor somewhere. Maybe the Engine Coolant Temp Sensor or maybe the oxygen sensor (lambda probe)?
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my avg since i have had it is 21.3 mixed driving.. reset the the mileage yesterday and 110 mile trip to the zoo and back my avg is 28.. including some city. with 93 octane always
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Just took the Bonnie out today for the first run since overhauling it looks like 19 in town and right around 35 highway but that's for the n/a have not yet finished the s/c engine yet waiting on parts from zap and intense
And myfirstbonnie u are correct that happy pedal can get you into a touch of trouble(like 102 in a 75)
And myfirstbonnie u are correct that happy pedal can get you into a touch of trouble(like 102 in a 75)
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