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1996 Hyundai Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Engine performance, Fuel leak.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 14, 2009

1996 Other Hyundai Models FUEL CONSUMPTION

Engine Performance problem
1996 Other Hyundai Models 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 130000 miles

I REALIZED AN INCREASE OF FUEL CONSUMPTION
FOR EXAMPLE BY 20 L. ( 5.283 GALON) IT GOES FOR 118 MILE , BUT NOW IT DRIVES JUST FOR 37 MILE INSIDE THE TOWN .
- I'VE ALREADY CHECKED THE SPARK IT'S O.K
- I'VE ALREADY CHECKED THE OXYGEN SENSOR IT'S O.K
- I CHANGE TO FILL 95 GASOLIN

PLS ADVICE ME ASAP

BEST REGARDS

JORDAN PHOSPHATE

Answer

Replied on August 22, 2009

Is the engine still running good? If so, you are getting less than 5 MPG so there must be a fuel leak. Also, make sure the catylatic converter isn't plugged.

Let me know what you find.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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