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Old 26 Jan 2007, 08:00 pm
Jim Yanik
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Default Re: 1993 Prelude fuel economy problems

vkutsevich@gmail.com wrote in
news:1169844462.939267.252720@l53g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com:

> 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.


Air filter?

> 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
>


Fuel mileage typically drops in winter temps. Northern gas stations change
their fuel mixtures in winter,too.

are you keeping your tires inflated properly?

you could also need a tranny fluid replacement.
Are you using the right engine oil grade? like a 5W30 if that's what's
called for for your model.

maybe a lazy O2 sensor? they can get "lazy" and not trigger a "check
engine" light.
They supposedly are only good for around 60-100K miles.
OEM sensors are best.



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