bad mpg all the sudden

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  1. tendo New Member

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    Ive got a 98 svt contour with a 2.5 v6 in it and when I bought it it had excellent gas milage. Now its droped by about 6-8 miles per gallon and I noticed my exhaust sounded a little bit louder. I dont know much about efi, I drive an 84 302 mostly. Could the timing be off, or is this not possible because a comp controls it. Would new plugs and wires help? What sensors could be bad? Also the check engine light is on.
    tendo, May 16, 2004
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  2. '03 6-Speed New Member

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    try a tune-up and see if that helps.
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  3. Mean03V6 New Member

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    [QUOTE='03 6-Speed]try a tune-up and see if that helps.[/QUOTE]


    I agree...it's probably about time. Congrats on owning the SVT Contour by the way....that's the one SVT side project that I really liked. I wish they'd bring them back. :nice:
    Mean03V6, May 16, 2004
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    Go to AutoZone and have them check the code on the error light being thrown. That will tell you where the problem lies.
    marvinmycat, May 16, 2004
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  5. tendo New Member

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    Thanks guys, Ill try a tune up first.
    tendo, May 16, 2004
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