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Old 09-18-2020 | 02:09 PM
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Angry Crazy MPG readings

2008 ML350 4Matic I replaced the MAF, cleaned the Throttle body while doing that and now I am reading P1071,P1072 and P1075.
- Cleaned the new MAF (odd but just to complete the check list)
- Cleaned the K&N Filters
- Cleaned the Throttle Body again
- Replaced the Throttle body Elbow (Broke when cleaning the TB)
- Replaced the PCV and Cam Shaft plugs.

The cluster MPG reading when IDLE is going down fast to 9.0 MPG, when driving it goes up slowly to 20.6 and I am assuming it will go up further if I drive longer (What is that???)

Any help is greatly appreciated, I am running out of options here.
Old 09-19-2020 | 07:33 AM
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When you get these codes on both banks it is usually a broken or partially split vacuum hose anywhere on the eng.

Take off the eng. cover and go to work, especially at the rear of the eng.
Old 09-19-2020 | 10:20 AM
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Thanks Maj, Dundee, do you think that's also the reason is the MPG gauge acting crazy?
Old 09-19-2020 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Pharoah
Thanks Maj, Dundee, do you think that's also the reason is the MPG gauge acting crazy?
Yes, the mixture of gas and air are precise. If there is a broken hose, more air is being fed into the mixture. The ECM recognizes this and adds more fuel to compensate the additional air, hence bad mileage.
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Thank you for your help.

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