Bad gas mileage

Tiny
MUSTANGMANXYZ
  • MEMBER
  • 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT
  • 72,000 MILES
2.2 ecotech motor is not getting that good of gas mileage like a while ago. When bought it about a year ago I was getting at least 30 miles highway and 25 city now highway is about 25 and city 19 or 20. What could be the problem? Thankyou for any help you can give me.
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 AT 1:50 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
  • MECHANIC
  • 5,648 POSTS
Hello, I'm Danny.

I would suggest performing a tune-up. I would start with changing the spark plugs and fuel filter. Here is a tutorial showing how to perform a tune-up:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Here is the tutorial for replacing a fuel filter.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

I've attached picture steps below how to change the spark plugs and fuel filter for your car. It also show the spark plug torque and gap. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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