2002 Honda Accord Low Miles per gallon.

78,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHNWRIGHT03
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I have been using this vehicle for the past five years and have maintained very well with all the services. But for the past couple of months I have been seeing a very low mileage and when I was at local walmart for an Oil Change, I was suggested to do an engine flush to see improvement, but even after that I don't see any big difference. Can someone let me know what could be a problem with the low mileage...?? I was in Ohio before and moved to Atlanta, GA a year back and I know that GA has a 10% mandatory ethanol in the gas but don't know if that could be a reason for low miles per gallon...?
Jul 28, 2009 at 5:52 AM
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F4I_GUY
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An engine flush will do next to nothing for gas mileage. Next time they ask you if you want an engine flush, say no.

Anyways on to your problem; when is the last time you did a tune-up? If you can't remember it is probably time to get one done! If it was done recently, I would bring it into a shop and have the oxygen sensors scoped out as well as a few other critical sensors on your engine.
Jul 28, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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