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  • Spencer
    Mod Crazy
    • Oct 2003
    • 767
    #1

    fuel

    Are there any common places for a fuel leak to develop in e30's?

    I'm getting horrible fuel economy. My MPG is so low that I suspect it must be caused by a leak. Also, the motor runs great and my exhaust looks clean.

    Any help would be great as I'm wasting too much money on gas.
    Last edited by Spencer; 04-15-2007, 11:23 PM.
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    • Mike325
      No R3VLimiter
      • Mar 2006
      • 3685
      #2
      Do you smell fuel from the car? Most of the time, the gas tank will rust.
      Originally posted by cabriodster87
      "Honey? What color is this wire? Is it the same as that one? Are you sure? I don't believe it. OK, it works. Thank you sweetie."
      Originally posted by Kershaw
      i've got a boner and a desire to speed.

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        • Spencer
          Mod Crazy
          • Oct 2003
          • 767
          #3
          NO I don't smell fuel at all.
          My car has no rust so I doubt its that.

          Any other ideas to explain my horrible MPG?

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            • Mike325
              No R3VLimiter
              • Mar 2006
              • 3685
              #4
              When was the last time you did a "tune up" Do things like plugs, filters and stuff like that?
              Originally posted by cabriodster87
              "Honey? What color is this wire? Is it the same as that one? Are you sure? I don't believe it. OK, it works. Thank you sweetie."
              Originally posted by Kershaw
              i've got a boner and a desire to speed.

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                • Spencer
                  Mod Crazy
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 767
                  #5
                  Recently replaced parts:

                  Distributor cap and rotor
                  spark plugs
                  air filter
                  all belts including timing
                  Fluids

                  I should probably replace:
                  fuel filter
                  O2 sensor

                  Maybe even ignition wires???

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                    • xLibelle
                      R3VLimited
                      • Aug 2004
                      • 2673
                      #6
                      lift your foot from the pedal on the right a bit while driving

                      but seriously, whats your mpg looking like?

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                        • Spencer
                          Mod Crazy
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 767
                          #7
                          My range is between 130-140 miles per tank. I think that like 11MPG.

                          BTW - the car is an auto and I don't drive it very hard.

                          Any ideas would be great!

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