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Old 11-22-2008, 06:17 PM   #5 (permalink)
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There is only 1 fuel filter on your van . . .If you have a cat, it could be plugged. Mine was. Also make sure your intake connections are all tight . Do you have a boost guage ? Maybe you need a MAP sensor or your Injector o-rings need replacement. I did all of the above and I cosistantly get an average of 16-17 mpg If I stay on the highway I get closer to 19. This is with 4 ladders on the racks and at least 600-800 lbs of tools inside . . .
Good point on the cat. Granted, I have a pickup but my mileage is virtually the same. 18 MPG mixed, little hotrodding and staying at 70 MPH (2K RPM). I drop to 16.5 in the winter. Towing my 32' enclosed 10K CargoPro aluminum trailer I averaged 12.8 running from MA to NC and back last month.
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