High fuel consumption?

Tiny
ALIH
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  • 2012 CHEVROLET AVEO
  • 1.0L
  • 3 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 144,000 MILES
I have the vehicle listed above with a 1.3 diesel engine. It has high fuel consumption but runs normally. The mechanic said it might be the fuel pump, but can I drive with it? I have to get home and drive 600km the engine light is on.
Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 AT 9:58 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Poor fuel economy can be caused by many things but since the check engine light is on, we should start there first. Here is a guide to help you get the trouble codes which you can report back so we can go from there on to what is going to fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over this guide and report back.
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 AT 11:01 AM
Tiny
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Just to mention when I bought the car the previous owner had canceled the DPF
filter system These are readings I got on my ODB.
P0183

Status: Calibration Supported DTC, Current DTC, Test failed

time since DTC cleared, history DTC, test not complete since power on, current DTC since power on, warning indicator required

Possible decryption (attention control module):

OBDII: Fuel Temperature Sensor A - High Input General Electrical Failure

[0x00] Click here to search the Internet for description.

P2453

Status: DTC Supported by Calibration, Test Failed Since DTC Cleared, Test Failed Since DTC Cleared, History DTC, Test

failed from power on Possible decryption (attention to control module):

OBDII: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Pressure Sensor A.

Circuit failure

Chevrolet: A sensor circuit fault in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF); Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) differential

Incorrect installation of the pressure sensor circuit.

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Differential Pressure Sensor Circuit

Incorrect installation

Algorithm Based Errors: High Temperature [0x54] Click to search internet for description.

P2282

Status: DTC supported by calibration, Test has failed since time

Clear DTCs, History DTCs, Test Failed Since Power On

Possible decryption (control module note):

OBDII: Air Leakage Between Throttle Body and Valves

Chevrolet intake manifolds: Mass air flow sensor failure

(MAF) based on [0x52]
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 AT 12:00 PM
Tiny
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Hello, I would highly appreciate your quick reply please, as I need to drive 600km to get home today and I want to know if it's okay to drive? Thanks
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 AT 7:59 PM
Tiny
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If there are no abnormal noises I would guess that you will be okay.
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Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 AT 4:54 PM

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