car is eating gas like crazy half a tank in 1 day?

2003 FORD MUSTANG
112,000 MILES
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APRILFAIR
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what would make my car eat gas like crazy?no check engine lights.thanks april
Mar 14, 2012 at 3:05 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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how long since plugs and all filters changed?? driving habits are critical as well.

Roy
Mar 14, 2012 at 3:06 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Let me know when you need further advise on what can consume gas like its going out of style and I'll let loose of my canned worms-
Mar 14, 2012 at 4:58 AM
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i havent changed them,bought car used in october,the exhaust sounds like it is ticking maybe a leak in that that might be doing it.and yes please give me further advice
Mar 15, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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Have the computer scanned for code/s-go to Autozone and get scanned for free-
Mar 15, 2012 at 11:47 PM
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