2001 Chevy Blazer gas performance

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER
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  • 2WD
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  • 111,000 MILES
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?
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 AT 2:07 PM

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Tiny
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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
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 AT 2:17 PM
Tiny
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Yes it has been tuned up it starts fine doesnt act like it is missing
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 AT 3:22 PM
Tiny
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A slipping transmission could cause poor fuel economy also.
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 AT 8:59 PM
Tiny
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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
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 7:35 AM

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