Help: MPG drop after T-belt, WP, t-stat, etc.
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Help: MPG drop after T-belt, WP, t-stat, etc.
Just did my timing belt, tensioner, idler pulleys, water pump, thermostat, drive belts, crank bolt, etc...put it all back together and I'm seeing a decrease of 2 mpg over the last several tanks. I was getting ~16 mpg before doing all the work now I'm at just 14.
I considered the timing could be off but I was pretty careful when I did it and checked the marks several times...plus it runs fine (no loss of power or wierd sounds).
I did do the deckplate mod before putting everything back together and ran it with the plate off. But it is back ON now and has been for the past several weeks. Still seeing a signifcant drop in MPG
Any help and/or troubleshooting insight would be appreciated. thanks
...should also note that coolant was flushed (toyota red) and oil was changed (cheap 5w-30)
I considered the timing could be off but I was pretty careful when I did it and checked the marks several times...plus it runs fine (no loss of power or wierd sounds).
I did do the deckplate mod before putting everything back together and ran it with the plate off. But it is back ON now and has been for the past several weeks. Still seeing a signifcant drop in MPG
Any help and/or troubleshooting insight would be appreciated. thanks
...should also note that coolant was flushed (toyota red) and oil was changed (cheap 5w-30)
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Are you sure your coolant level is correct? (Not low). Sure that the thermostat is in the correct orientation? I'm just getting at the fact that the ECM adjusts mixture due to temperature and it could be getting thrown off by anything done to the cooling system. Doubtful but you never know.
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Are you sure your coolant level is correct? (Not low).
Coolant level should be about 1" below FULL while engine is COLD
Sure that the thermostat is in the correct orientation?
In the 5vz, it is impossible to install the thermostat backwards. The housing will not allow you to bolt it down if you have it in backwards
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Coolant level should be about 1" below FULL while engine is COLD
Sure that the thermostat is in the correct orientation?
In the 5vz, it is impossible to install the thermostat backwards. The housing will not allow you to bolt it down if you have it in backwards
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Are you sure your coolant level is correct? (Not low). Sure that the thermostat is in the correct orientation?
Is your engine revving a little higher? Did you check all the vacuum hoses?
i wouldn't be as concerned if this had happened over time or at the onset of winter gas. Seeing as my mileage dropped right after getting everything put back togehter makes me think it was something I did.
I'm making a return at the parts store tomorrow so I'll pick up some of that MAF cleaner and see if that helps
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Did install the same temp thermostat as original ? A cooler one might cause it to run richer.
I'm suprised you're getting 16 to begin with. Before I put my 32"s on I was getting about 18 sometimes close to 20 if I didn't drive like a pissed off teenager.
I cleaned out the MAF sensor last night so we'll see if this helps...I also changed the rear end fluid (not that I expect that to help a whole lot).
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Cleaned MAF, changed fuel filter, regreased drivelines and still no change. I'm lucky to get 200 miles per tank. Now I'm at the end of the line of things to try...
I even filled up with super last tank...didn't help at all.
So I may just have to wait it out til summer gas comes around to see if thats the problem
I even filled up with super last tank...didn't help at all.
So I may just have to wait it out til summer gas comes around to see if thats the problem
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