2001 Chevy Blazer gas performance

2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER

111,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

EMTLBT

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my question may be rather dumb but it seems that I am burning more gas latly. or a gas leak I have looked under the car to see if it is leaking but nothing and I do not smell gas either running or just after I turn it off. I am getting about 200 mi per tank. Checked the air cleaner it is clean but I was thinking if the compresser is getting ready to go would this happen?

Mar 19, 2008 at 2:07 PM

2CARPRO JACK

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Has it ever been tuned up? Does it ever crank longer to start than it used to? Does it miss sometimes when you first start it? could be a fuel pressure regulator blown, letting raw fuel into the intake

Mar 19, 2008 at 2:17 PM

EMTLBT

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yes it has been tuned up it starts fine doesnt act like it is missing

Mar 19, 2008 at 3:22 PM

DENNYP

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A slipping transmission could cause poor fuel economy also.

Mar 19, 2008 at 8:59 PM

2CARPRO JACK

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Tire pressures good? If you get tires that start with LT (light truck) they usually have a higher psi rating than a tire that starts with P (pasenger) this will help mpg a little bit due to the fact that a harder tire rolls better

Mar 20, 2008 at 7:35 AM

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