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Gas milage horrible after exhaust install....

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Old 11-26-2006, 11:13 PM
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I found this on WebMD

Lead-footitis: Common side effect of a new aftermarket exhaust system in a mustang.




makes sense to me!
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Old 11-26-2006, 11:16 PM
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I found this on WebMD

Lead-footitis: Common side effect of a new aftermarket exhaust system in a mustang.




makes sense to me!
+1 When I first put my exhaust on i was careful b/c i wasnt used to it being so loud, but now i get on it a lot more often.
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Old 11-26-2006, 11:23 PM
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if its a used h pipe with cats make sure the cats aren't going bad.
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Old 11-26-2006, 11:36 PM
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My money is on the O2's as well.
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Old 11-27-2006, 02:38 AM
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Did you reset your computer? My car generally gets about 220 miles to a full tank in mixed driving, but after I reset my computer, it only gets 180 for that first tankfull. Then it goes back to normal. I'd run codes and then just drive it for a while and see if your mileage improves.
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Old 11-27-2006, 09:59 AM
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I got about 150 - 180 on mine -

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Old 11-27-2006, 10:23 AM
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Its not uncommon for my car to get 250-270 to a tank

and thats usually re-fillin with about 12 gallons
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Old 11-27-2006, 10:41 AM
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My gas milage varies depending on what gas I use. With premium I usually get around 250, mid grade about 210, with regular only get 180. +1, on resetting your ECU, itll force it to rescan itself and adjust as needed, usually.
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Old 11-27-2006, 10:50 AM
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I am only getting 150-180 with premium - :\

Guess I really need to stop with the lead foot - :P

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pull codes, get you some new O2s
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