SL/R129: Poor Gas Mileage!
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Poor Gas Mileage!
Have been getting poor gas mileage for some time.
Have replaced the following:
Air filter
plugs
Clean MAF
O2 sensors
Car has about 90k on it.
Getting 15mpg on about 75% highway driving.
Anything I'm missing or might help?
The only other things I can think of is the MAF, wires, and coils.
Thanks
Have replaced the following:
Air filter
plugs
Clean MAF
O2 sensors
Car has about 90k on it.
Getting 15mpg on about 75% highway driving.
Anything I'm missing or might help?
The only other things I can think of is the MAF, wires, and coils.
Thanks
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Has your MPG been dropping steadily over time? Or was there a sudden change? The former suggests normal wear and tear while the latter suggests equipment degradation. Depending on highway speed, 15 MPG is not unreasonable for your (I'm assuming) '02 SL.
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Thanks for the reply.
I think it happened over time so like you said probably wear and tear.
But I'm wondering if there's anything else that I can change that could help get me a bit better mileage?
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Believe it or not I believe that law was just changed so ethanol is no longer required but probably happens after July 1.
I usually use Chevron premium gas.
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With your stable of vehicles, it sounds like you hope the R129 is your economy mileage toy!?! My experience with SL500 and Sl600 is mileage for extended cruise control I 70 back from Denver ( down hill ) they both will be in the 18-20mpg. when in town, stop and go with only a few highway miles 12-16mpg. I drive with energy! be it the 993, or Avalon I hope just to make it to the next gas station!
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I ask because many do not realise the in-dash fuel consumption gauge (FCG) provides instantaneous fuel consumption feedback. It is very accurate information as it is based on vehicle speed and a variable frequency fuel consumption pulse signal from the EFI system (one pulse = 0.2 l/h consumption)--however attempting to interpret overall fuel use from it, even during a single run of similar conditions, it a fool's errand.
A fellow had once put forth that he got 28+ mph on the highway because he saw the FCG indicate same at some point on a trip. The r129 is a 4300 lb behemoth with a largish engine and a slushbox, designed in the grandest "panzer wagon" tradition.
Fuel economy is not its forté and I suspect was not a major consideration for the original purchasers who plunked down $100k to buy one...
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With your stable of vehicles, it sounds like you hope the R129 is your economy mileage toy!?! My experience with SL500 and Sl600 is mileage for extended cruise control I 70 back from Denver ( down hill ) they both will be in the 18-20mpg. when in town, stop and go with only a few highway miles 12-16mpg. I drive with energy! be it the 993, or Avalon I hope just to make it to the next gas station!
No, I'm not unrealistic.
I know the SL doesn't get great MPG but thought it should get a bit better than what I'm getting now.
Maybe I'll just try swapping out the MAF and see if that helps a bit.
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How are you measuring mpg?
I ask because many do not realise the in-dash fuel consumption gauge (FCG) provides instantaneous fuel consumption feedback. It is very accurate information as it is based on vehicle speed and a variable frequency fuel consumption pulse signal from the EFI system (one pulse = 0.2 l/h consumption)--however attempting to interpret overall fuel use from it, even during a single run of similar conditions, it a fool's errand.
A fellow had once put forth that he got 28+ mph on the highway because he saw the FCG indicate same at some point on a trip. The r129 is a 4300 lb behemoth with a largish engine and a slushbox, designed in the grandest "panzer wagon" tradition.
Fuel economy is not its forté and I suspect was not a major consideration for the original purchasers who plunked down $100k to buy one...
I ask because many do not realise the in-dash fuel consumption gauge (FCG) provides instantaneous fuel consumption feedback. It is very accurate information as it is based on vehicle speed and a variable frequency fuel consumption pulse signal from the EFI system (one pulse = 0.2 l/h consumption)--however attempting to interpret overall fuel use from it, even during a single run of similar conditions, it a fool's errand.
A fellow had once put forth that he got 28+ mph on the highway because he saw the FCG indicate same at some point on a trip. The r129 is a 4300 lb behemoth with a largish engine and a slushbox, designed in the grandest "panzer wagon" tradition.
Fuel economy is not its forté and I suspect was not a major consideration for the original purchasers who plunked down $100k to buy one...
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Do you feel as if the power of the engine has dropped off, even a small bit? I ask because when I first got my V12, I was amazed by the power. After a couple months, the CEL illuminated and it turned out to be a restricted Cat. Somehow, the honeycomb inside began disintegrating and thus blocking the exhaust. Finally became bad enough for the ECU to register a problem. But once the Cat was replaced - holy smokes - that V12 took off like a rocket. And the MPG rose. Maybe you are experiencing a similar effect.
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Hmmm...No CEL but I haven't noticed a drop off in power either.
But bad cats are definitely a possibility.
In fact, here in Hawaii we can remove them all!!! LOL!
Seriously, I've thought about removing the secondary cats since they really don't do much.
But bad cats are definitely a possibility.
In fact, here in Hawaii we can remove them all!!! LOL!
Seriously, I've thought about removing the secondary cats since they really don't do much.