2001 Chevy Cavalier low fuel milage

GIDGET19893161

MEMBER
2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
96,440 MILES

I am getting really low fuel mileage. I understand that it can have many causes but I am thinking mechanical. The reason why is because it was getting better mileage when I got it. Also when starting off from a stop it is sluggish like it is getting to much fuel and flooding it self. It has not though any codes (or at least any that can be read by a OBD 2 scanner). It is still running and drive but doesn't like to move. When going down the freeway (70mph) I can see the fuel gauge move. Form were I live to portland and back it takes about half a tank. It should only take about 1/4 tank. Any help would be nice. My old car did the same thing and it was the mass air flow sensor that went out but it though a code that I can read. According to my local parts store there is no mass air flow sensor in this car. Again any help would help.

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Hi Gidget19893161, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Could be just a tune-up needed

also when starting off from a stop it is sluggish like it is getting to much fuel and flooding it self. Could be running too rich due to the following

1. Excessive fuel pressure can be cause by restricted fuel return line or defective fuel pressure regulator.
2. Defective Oxygen Sensors.
3. Leaking injectors and fuel pressure regulator.
4. Coolant temperature sensor out of calibration.
5. Restricted air intake system.