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Since: Dec 26, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 12:36 pm
Post subject: TL Fuel Mileage?
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I had a 1999, 3.2TL and it was getting approximately 28mpg average.
Unfortunately it got totaled. As a replacement, I bought a 2000, 3.2 TL and
on average, I'm getting about 22mpg average. Now with the winter season,
I'm getting an average of 18.5 over the last 4-5 tanks. My driving habits
and distances have not changed and I always buy gas from the same dealer and
use the same grade.
I thought that the 5 speed transmission would result in better mileage but
it looks like I'm wrong. Any one have any ideas as to what the problem is??
Thanks in advance
Tony |
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Since: Jun 29, 2004
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 1:01 pm
Post subject: Re: TL Fuel Mileage? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 12:36:19 -0500, "TR"
removed the duct tape and proclaimed:
>I had a 1999, 3.2TL and it was getting approximately 28mpg average.
>Unfortunately it got totaled. As a replacement, I bought a 2000, 3.2 TL and
>on average, I'm getting about 22mpg average. Now with the winter season,
>I'm getting an average of 18.5 over the last 4-5 tanks. My driving habits
>and distances have not changed and I always buy gas from the same dealer and
>use the same grade.
>
>I thought that the 5 speed transmission would result in better mileage but
>it looks like I'm wrong. Any one have any ideas as to what the problem is??
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Tony
>
If you are driving mostly city and warming up your car for a long
time, leaving it idling more than you would in the summer, your
mileage will go down. With my 2001, as soon as I use the highway a
bit, my mileage goes up noticibly.
But you know what? In the end, I just tell myself that this is part of
driving such a car. And, man, it's worth it! 
--
I put 2 and 2 together and got 22. |
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Since: Dec 08, 2004
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 4:31 pm
Post subject: Re: TL Fuel Mileage? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 12/26/04 11:36 AM, in article md-dnRqNbdATa1PcRVn-rw.DeleteThis@rogers.com, "TR"
wrote:
> I had a 1999, 3.2TL and it was getting approximately 28mpg average.
> Unfortunately it got totaled. As a replacement, I bought a 2000, 3.2 TL and
> on average, I'm getting about 22mpg average. Now with the winter season,
> I'm getting an average of 18.5 over the last 4-5 tanks. My driving habits
> and distances have not changed and I always buy gas from the same dealer and
> use the same grade.
>
> I thought that the 5 speed transmission would result in better mileage but
> it looks like I'm wrong. Any one have any ideas as to what the problem is??
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Tony
>
>
My '00 TL gets about 22 in pure stop and go city driving and 30-32 on the
highway. You might try re-training the computer - pull the 7.5 amp fuse
marked "backup" in the passenger side in-car fuse box for ten seconds. It
will start over with default shift points and "learn" your style.
If you let it idle in place, the gas simply disappears. I don't think they
idle very efficiently.
When mine was newer and had some drivability issues, the dealer recommended
either switching to Chevron gas or putting a can of Techron in it every once
in a while. Things usually cleared up after about three tanks doing that.
You are using high octane gas, right?
You might also take a look to see if the air filter is socked up. >> Stay informed about: TL Fuel Mileage? |
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Since: Dec 26, 2004
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 4:31 pm
Post subject: Re: TL Fuel Mileage? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the insight. I'll try pulling the fuse. The previous owner was
in his 70's and I'm sure my driving habits are much different. I'm using
Sunoco 92 & 94 in the car currently and don't let it idle for any amount of
time at all. The air filter was also replaced recently so it shouldn't be
a problem.
I know this car can get better mileage but I just have to figure out how.
Thanks again.
Tony
"E. Meyer" wrote in message
> On 12/26/04 11:36 AM, in article md-dnRqNbdATa1PcRVn-rw.TakeThisOut@rogers.com, "TR"
> wrote:
>
>> I had a 1999, 3.2TL and it was getting approximately 28mpg average.
>> Unfortunately it got totaled. As a replacement, I bought a 2000, 3.2 TL
>> and
>> on average, I'm getting about 22mpg average. Now with the winter
>> season,
>> I'm getting an average of 18.5 over the last 4-5 tanks. My driving
>> habits
>> and distances have not changed and I always buy gas from the same dealer
>> and
>> use the same grade.
>>
>> I thought that the 5 speed transmission would result in better mileage
>> but
>> it looks like I'm wrong. Any one have any ideas as to what the problem
>> is??
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
> My '00 TL gets about 22 in pure stop and go city driving and 30-32 on the
> highway. You might try re-training the computer - pull the 7.5 amp fuse
> marked "backup" in the passenger side in-car fuse box for ten seconds. It
> will start over with default shift points and "learn" your style.
>
> If you let it idle in place, the gas simply disappears. I don't think
> they
> idle very efficiently.
>
> When mine was newer and had some drivability issues, the dealer
> recommended
> either switching to Chevron gas or putting a can of Techron in it every
> once
> in a while. Things usually cleared up after about three tanks doing that.
> You are using high octane gas, right?
>
> You might also take a look to see if the air filter is socked up.
> >> Stay informed about: TL Fuel Mileage? |
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Since: Oct 07, 2003
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 7:49 pm
Post subject: Re: TL Fuel Mileage? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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My 2004 TL gas mileage is terrible in town. I spent today driving in all
city conditions and my average is only 15 mpg.
We took a trip on Christmas day and the car averaged 28 mpg. It's quite
remarkable that the variation is so great. I always use premium gasoline.
- Russ in Santa Barbara (in the rain today)
"TR" wrote in message
> I had a 1999, 3.2TL and it was getting approximately 28mpg average.
> Unfortunately it got totaled. As a replacement, I bought a 2000, 3.2 TL
and
> on average, I'm getting about 22mpg average. Now with the winter season,
> I'm getting an average of 18.5 over the last 4-5 tanks. My driving habits
> and distances have not changed and I always buy gas from the same dealer
and
> use the same grade.
>
> I thought that the 5 speed transmission would result in better mileage but
> it looks like I'm wrong. Any one have any ideas as to what the problem
is??
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Tony
>
> >> Stay informed about: TL Fuel Mileage? |
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