does anyone else's van just suck gas down while idling??? my 3.3 01 sucks it down at a crazy rate
six pack
11-13-2004, 09:39 PM
Everything I own sucks it down while idling,
Were you being serious though?? If there was a problem you would have some driveability concerns and check engine lamp on associated with a malfunction.
McClane
11-15-2004, 08:20 AM
How long do you let it idle ?
01caravansport
11-15-2004, 12:58 PM
it could be just sitting at a store and you can notice the gas usage
six pack
11-15-2004, 09:21 PM
it could be just sitting at a store and you can notice the gas usage
Fuel consumption can never be measured by a gauge. The only way to measure is fuel used for a distance travelled. What has that worked out to when you have checked it?
01caravansport
11-16-2004, 01:03 PM
hey thanks for the reply,
when i let it idle like on these cold mornings here to warm up i get about 225 a tank just city, without it idling i get about 280-300 a tank city and on highway i get about 385- and the best i have got is 450.
McClane
11-16-2004, 02:19 PM
hey thanks for the reply,
when i let it idle like on these cold mornings here to warm up i get about 225 a tank just city, without it idling i get about 280-300 a tank city and on highway i get about 385- and the best i have got is 450.
That sounds normal, I wouldn't worry about it too much. If fuel economy during warmups is a concern, look into plugging in your vehicle, it keeps the engine toasty warm over night.
BTW, during winter my truck's fuel mileage takes a hit in the shorts as well, the cold morning warm ups usually do it in.
six pack
11-16-2004, 10:02 PM
hey thanks for the reply,
when i let it idle like on these cold mornings here to warm up i get about 225 a tank just city, without it idling i get about 280-300 a tank city and on highway i get about 385- and the best i have got is 450.
To figure out the fuel mileage on your fillups. zero the trip meter at each fill-up. When you fill again, try and use the same technique as the first fill(slow fill, round up to next $ after nozzle clicks, etc. just be consistant)Then record teh miles travelled from your trip meter and keep it with a record (receipt)of the amount of fuel you put in. With these two items you can work out your mileage.
Hope this helps:)
McClane
11-17-2004, 09:00 AM
To figure out the fuel mileage on your fillups. zero the trip meter at each fill-up. When you fill again, try and use the same technique as the first fill(slow fill, round up to next $ after nozzle clicks, etc. just be consistant)Then record teh miles travelled from your trip meter and keep it with a record (receipt)of the amount of fuel you put in. With these two items you can work out your mileage.
Hope this helps:)
I thought I was the only one that did that :) :) ;)
BTW, for my Canadian friends, I find it easier in metric, as you drive 100 kms, fill up, and how many L that takes is how many L/100kms.
six pack
11-17-2004, 09:24 PM
I thought I was the only one that did that :) :) ;)
BTW, for my Canadian friends, I find it easier in metric, as you drive 100 kms, fill up, and how many L that takes is how many L/100kms.
