2004 RAV Gas Mileage

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SUNSHINE221
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My 2004 RAV4 has always gotten 25mpg year-round. For the past 2-3 months it's only getting 21-23mpg. I just passed 50000 miles. Am I missing a maintenance step? Changing a filter?
Apr 16, 2007 at 2:02 PM
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[quote:92e1a885a3="sunshine221"]My 2004 RAV4 has always gotten 25mpg year-round. For the past 2-3 months it's only getting 21-23mpg. I just passed 50000 miles. Am I missing a maintenance step? Changing a filter?[/quote:92e1a885a3]

I would get a major tune-up, change oil and filter, change tranny fluid and filter, and last do a cooling system flush.

The oxygen sensors could be getting lazy or getting to the point of calling it quits. final your driving habits.
Apr 16, 2007 at 3:54 PM
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SUNSHINE221
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At this point I've done all but coolant - will look into it
Apr 16, 2007 at 10:29 PM
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