1995 Chevrolet Truck Poor Gas Mileage

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NOS155
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i baught this truck over the summer (1995 chevy 1500, 350) and got well over 13 MPGs then i decided to do a tuneup and replaced all spark plugs etc and my mileage went from 13 to about 8 -10 miles to a gallon if im lucky :cry: . later found out that the spark plugs were incorrect for my engine so i replaced them with the correct plugs with the correct gap and also replaced the O2 sensor but this still did not correct the horrid gas mileage. the engine idle has always been a bit rough so i tryed fuel injector cleaner with a few fillups but still no improvment. any help would be appreciated!
Feb 14, 2006 at 7:05 PM
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MVANNESSJR
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Check fuel pressure for a possible clogged fuel filter or fuel pump that has gone nuts. Replace the air filter and clean the throttle.
Feb 15, 2006 at 12:38 AM

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Check fuel pressure for a clogged fuel filter or failing fuel pump. Replace the air filter and clean the throttle body.

Conversation Summary

A 1995 Chevrolet 1500 with a 350 engine dropped from over 13 MPG to about 8-10 MPG after a tune-up. Incorrect spark plugs were replaced with the correct plugs and gap, and the oxygen sensor was replaced, but mileage stayed poor and idle remained rough. Fuel injector cleaner did not help. The expert advised checking fuel pressure for a clogged fuel filter or failing fuel pump, replacing the air filter, and cleaning the throttle.

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