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Old 26 Jan 2007, 06:45 pm
vkutsevich@gmail.com
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Default Re: 1993 Prelude fuel economy problems

I am in VA.
Every morning I warm up my car for about 2-3 min and then drive slowly
until engine reaches the normal temperature.




On Jan 26, 4:05 pm, motsco_ <mots...@interbaun.com> wrote:
> vkutsev...@gmail.com wrote:
> > I started having this problem quite a while ago. Now, since it got cold
> > outside it became even worse. I am getting at least 30% drop in my MPG.
> > On average I got about 24 MPG during normal highway and city driving.
> > Now i get about 17 MPG.
> > Recently I did full maintance on it. I have changed timing belt, spark
> > plugs, wires etc. I have not noticed any changes in the fuel economy
> > before and after my car got repaired.
> > My check engine light is off. In the morning car starts normally.

>
> > What should I check? Please advise.
> > Thanks

>
> > 1993 Prelude 4WS
> > 2.3L engine
> > 175K miles
> > manual=================================

>
> If you're in Alaska, it might be normal. Are you warming it up according
> to the owner's manual?
>
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