2004 Dodge Stratus Substantial gas mileage reduction.

2004 DODGE STRATUS
51,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PETEK
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On a 2 day trip with this car loaded down. The first day I got 34 miles per gallon, I filled up that night before going to the hotel for the night. The next day I got(and still get) 25 miles to the gallon. I have noticed no change in performance at all. I can't find anything at all wrong with it.
Oct 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM
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BLACKOP555
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could be that the vehicle isnt used to the heavy loads or the gas put in is a different blend or quality and the knock sensors have changed your tming and fuel mixture and it will take a while for it to come back.

get the vehicle scanned for codes.
Oct 21, 2008 at 12:42 PM
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