12-16-2009, 10:00 PM
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Location: Rosemount, MN
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grrr
i have a question. how many miles are you guys getting in a tank of gas? not mpg but complete miles on a full tank? i seem to go through gas like crazy on this thing my tauras took a while to go through a tank and this one i can go through half a tank going 40 miles almost all freeway going 65 
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2001 Alero 2.4
Yes i KNOW i'm missing a center cap 
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12-16-2009, 10:05 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Maui
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this last week i had it i was getting 70 miles per qtr of a tank, i also had the 2.4L...check ur filters, may need a serious cleaning/replacement
and that was travelling at 90mph 
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12-16-2009, 10:14 PM
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GL Member
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Location: Rabat, Malta
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I'm getting about 400 km (250 miles)per tank on mine which is pretty bad considering a year ago I used to get 600km (375 miles). I just changed my air intake to CAI and I'm gonna check a few things and I'll let you know what I find cause it might be similar to you.
I;m gonna check fuel filter, throw some injector cleaner in there, convert to WAI, and after that I don't know what to look for. I'll let you know what works for me though.
I have the LA1 V6 though just letting you know
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12-16-2009, 10:19 PM
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GL Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Fowlerville MI
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i get between 310 and 320 miles out of a full tank with the 2.4. sounds like your due for a much needed tune-up lol
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12-16-2009, 10:22 PM
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Gone
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lockport Ny
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3.4, i normally get 26 to 27 mpg hwy.
i've got as high as 34.
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12-16-2009, 10:51 PM
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Hot and Fluffy.
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vella's Alero
I'm getting about 400 km (250 miles)per tank on mine which is pretty bad considering a year ago I used to get 600km (375 miles). I just changed my air intake to CAI and I'm gonna check a few things and I'll let you know what I find cause it might be similar to you.
I;m gonna check fuel filter, throw some injector cleaner in there, convert to WAI, and after that I don't know what to look for. I'll let you know what works for me though.
I have the LA1 V6 though just letting you know
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I found my mpg dropped alot with a WAI compared to the stock intake. |
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12-16-2009, 11:41 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Tacoma, Washington
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I try to fill mine up at about half a tank if I can so at about half a tank I usually range anywhere from 170-200 miles depending on how fast I drive.
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12-16-2009, 11:59 PM
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AutoCross Alero
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Texas
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i get about 240 out of a tank if im lucky, my 3400 is a gasaholic.
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12-17-2009, 12:08 AM
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GX Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Rosemount, MN
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damn lol ok i filled up today so i'll figure out how much i get. but i think i deffinatly need a tune up but will have to wait tell i get some money.. Any one have jobs open lol
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2001 Alero 2.4
Yes i KNOW i'm missing a center cap
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12-17-2009, 12:10 AM
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GX Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: kentucky
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wow i thought i was getting decent gas millage till i read this im getting about 180 miles to the tank
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12-17-2009, 12:27 AM
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A-mod Pirate
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Big Bad Cali
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me too im doin about 220 with an eco
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12-17-2009, 12:39 AM
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GX Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Rosemount, MN
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TIf I get the injector cleaner would I put it in tomorrow or wait since you just filled my tank? what is a good brand? Price range? Airfilter brand and price range? Thanks guys
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2001 Alero 2.4
Yes i KNOW i'm missing a center cap
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12-17-2009, 12:46 AM
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GX Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: CT
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I get 28 to 30 mpg combined, that's probably as good as it will get for me.
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12-17-2009, 01:24 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Long Grove, IL
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I get about 300 miles per a tank without driving on the highway..
My average MPG over the course of the last year has been 25.9945 with an average cost per gallon of $2.356 equaling out to about a 9.1¢ per mile.
So over the 12,137 miles I have logged so far this year, I've spent $1104.47 in fuel.
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2004 Alero GX w/sport pkg - Sold, living somewhere in WI now.
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2004 Corvette Convertible M6
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12-17-2009, 02:01 AM
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V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wausau, Wi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliff8928
I get about 300 miles per a tank without driving on the highway..
My average MPG over the course of the last year has been 25.9945 with an average cost per gallon of $2.356 equaling out to about a 9.1¢ per mile.
So over the 12,137 miles I have logged so far this year, I've spent $1104.47 in fuel.
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12-17-2009, 02:27 AM
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Premier V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Hampshire
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i get an estimated 300 mp tank with my ld9. i usually run it untill my gas guage goes all wacky (3-5) gallons left and then top it off. im averaging 18-20mpg city with a k&n drop in filter, new plugs 12k ago, and brand new fuel filter, plus i check my tire pressures regularly.
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12-17-2009, 07:56 AM
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GL Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Western Mass
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I have a 2.4L and this past weekend I did a lot of highway driving and got about 270 miles to the tank.
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12-17-2009, 08:00 AM
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Premier V.I.P. Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cherryfrog
i have a question. how many miles are you guys getting in a tank of gas? not mpg but complete miles on a full tank? i seem to go through gas like crazy on this thing my tauras took a while to go through a tank and this one i can go through half a tank going 40 miles almost all freeway going 65 |
when do you fill the tank and how many gallons do you normaly put in? i notice that first half a tank goes by realy quick and then the last 1/2-1/4 takes its sweet ass time.
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12-17-2009, 10:17 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Tampa Bay, Fl
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proud owner of a LA1 v6 and i'll say for some reason i only get a measly 225 miles per tank not sure wtf is wrong when two years ago i used to get 325 a tank
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2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL Sedan LA1 3400 SFI V6
Nickname : Midnyte
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12-17-2009, 10:24 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Maui
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Quote:
Originally Posted by a.graham52
when do you fill the tank and how many gallons do you normaly put in? i notice that first half a tank goes by realy quick and then the last 1/2-1/4 takes its sweet ass time.
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mine did the exact opposite it seemed like
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