2002 Honda Accord gasmillage is too low

EEITUSER

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2002 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
86,000 MILES

I just boght this car. The gas millage is just below 20/g. I changed the spark plus, air filter. The engineen oil just changed in the dealer before I bought it.

Could you give me a suggestion how can I improve the gas millage or what issue it could be.

Thanks.

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F4I_GUY

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Is the check engine light on? Have you checked for pending codes?

With 86xxxmiles, if you have the factory oxygen sensors they are most likely pretty lazy by now. I'd give them a good look to make sure they are functioning properly.

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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 AT 7:35 PM

EEITUSER

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The engine is not on. Except oxygen sendors, si there any other potential issue?
Also, do yo have any idea how much it cost if I change the oxygen sensors?

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Thursday, March 19th, 2009 AT 11:59 AM

F4I_GUY

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Well there are a few possibilities, but your PCM is pretty good at picking up faulty items within your management system. So if there are no pending codes check these items:

Have you replaced the fuel filter? Serviced the fuel injection system? You may have a small vacuum leak and or exhaust leak. And finally, make sure the o2's are functioning.

An oxygen sensor is about an hours labour plus the item. Each sensor varies so it's hard to give you an exact price on the part.

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Thursday, March 19th, 2009 AT 5:38 PM