2005 Chevy Cavalier low mileage

2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
16,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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KIM.FIRTH
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very low mileage since we no longer take car in for regular oil changes at company..check ourselves ..still get filter changed ..did so recently...air filter is clean..now do town driving for job but highway is no better when travelling
Aug 18, 2010 at 9:36 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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What is your question?
Aug 18, 2010 at 10:03 AM
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KIM.FIRTH
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why is the mileage not as great as it was the first three years we had the car
Aug 18, 2010 at 11:01 AM
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Wear and tear on the engine and fuel system, weather conditions, Ethanol in the fuel, more traffic, etc
Aug 18, 2010 at 11:52 AM
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KIM.FIRTH
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the car still runs like new
Aug 18, 2010 at 12:33 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Of course it does. It's computer controlled. That doesn't make it as efficient as it was new. The fuel isn't the same as it was then either.
Aug 18, 2010 at 12:36 PM
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