jamesmahle

Hello, I have a 96 GT convertible with minor mods (K&N inktake). I am only getting about 14.5 mpg and driving it very lightly. This seems too low to me. I just got the car, what should this car get and what can be causing bad gas mileage other than a lead foot? Thanks,
JM

callmecobra

on the highway, you should be getting well over 20 my friend.

04mustang

well obviously u need a tune up. spark plugs. spark plug wires. distibutor. oil change.
when u buy an older car like that change everything u can to new again if you want to bring it back to new car performance. also you can change your fuel filter and run some fuel injector cleaner on a few fill ups.

you can also buy some cheep oil , drain your engine dry put the cheep stuff in and run for about 5 - 10 mins and then drain that and put the oil you want to run for a lil while.
also get a new oil filter.

ohhh and important for gas milage change your o2 sensors.

mysticsvtcobra96

04MUSTANG hit it right on