poor gas mileage

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TNSOCCER
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1999 Honda Accord 104,000 miles- I bought this car used last Sept. I recently have had the timing belt, water pump replaced along with a major tune up, but I am still only getting 19- 20 miles per gallon and I'm not using "cheap gas". Tires have also been checked for air pressure. Any idea what could be causing the poor mileage?

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May 24, 2007 at 6:02 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Some thoughts are that the timing was not set right after installation of the timing belt. Did you have the air filter changed?
May 24, 2007 at 7:26 AM
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1999 Honda Accord 104,000 miles, 4 cylinder - yes, air filter has been changed and timing was set properly. Any other suggestions?

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May 24, 2007 at 7:33 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Things that affect MPG are types of tires, tire pressure, brakes that are sticking, alignment, fuel filter, o2 sensors, cat converter come to mind. I know there are others.
May 25, 2007 at 1:27 AM
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