3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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ok so my 1995 camry is going down the drain. i do not want to get rid of it! the motors a 5safe and it was good on gas untill it snowed and i spun out and did 3 complete 360 turns and it stalled out. i have tried a fuel treatment and its not helping me at all i did the remove water thing. i used my trip button too see how many miles i was getting to the tank and i got 200 and i have a 15 gallons tank. meaning i am only getting 13 miles to the gallon i miss my 29-30 how can i get it back help please!
1. seafoam your car
2. check tire pressure
3. get rid of any junk in your car
4. let go of the gas and cruise your way when approaching stop signs, red lights
5. use freeways when possible
have you done regular maintenance like the 30k mile service
1. seafoam your car
2. check tire pressure
3. get rid of any junk in your car
4. let go of the gas and cruise your way when approaching stop signs, red lights
5. use freeways when possible
have you done regular maintenance like the 30k mile service
did you spin off the road? the fuel lines hang a little low where the bend up to the fuel tank just in front of the driver's side rear wheel. living in maryland and being your car is 13 years old, the lines are probably rusty and brittle so you could have cracked one. this will be evident with a leak when the car is running.
a messed up alignment or a bent tie rod end would also hinder fuel economy as well.
I remember something about a gas shutoff valve when a car is spinning - it's what is supposed to keep a car from pumping out gas after a wreck, a safety feature. I don't know much about it, just remember reading or hearing about it - maybe this is somehow affecting your mileage? Or maybe this is just what killed your engine - you probably had to restart the car after spinning I assume.
Did you wreck the car at all or were your spins on a flat surface?
Is your temperature gage on the dash reading at a normal level, after the car warms up? If not, the thermostat may be stuck in the open position not allowing the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature. This would result in a constant rich mixture, hurting fuel mileage. Also check your engine coolant temperature sensor. It may be out of range and may be telling the computer the engine is cold, when it is actually warm. This too will result in a constantly rich fuel mixture. You will need a digital volt/ohmeter to do this and the specs from any manual. Also jack up each wheel and check each brake for dragging. This can greatly effect fuel economy. And like others have said, get the alignment done now. The front end may be way out of alignment and the car may have to fight to go straight. This too can effect fuel mileage.
did you spin off the road? the fuel lines hang a little low where the bend up to the fuel tank just in front of the driver's side rear wheel. living in maryland and being your car is 13 years old, the lines are probably rusty and brittle so you could have cracked one. this will be evident with a leak when the car is running.
a messed up alignment or a bent tie rod end would also hinder fuel economy as well.
i did not spin off the road.buy i will check my fuel lines thank you.
I remember something about a gas shutoff valve when a car is spinning - it's what is supposed to keep a car from pumping out gas after a wreck, a safety feature. I don't know much about it, just remember reading or hearing about it - maybe this is somehow affecting your mileage? Or maybe this is just what killed your engine - you probably had to restart the car after spinning I assume.
Did you wreck the car at all or were your spins on a flat surface?
yhe car did stall out and the wreck was on flat land.
Is your temperature gage on the dash reading at a normal level, after the car warms up? If not, the thermostat may be stuck in the open position not allowing the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature. This would result in a constant rich mixture, hurting fuel mileage. Also check your engine coolant temperature sensor. It may be out of range and may be telling the computer the engine is cold, when it is actually warm. This too will result in a constantly rich fuel mixture. You will need a digital volt/ohmeter to do this and the specs from any manual. Also jack up each wheel and check each brake for dragging. This can greatly effect fuel economy. And like others have said, get the alignment done now. The front end may be way out of alignment and the car may have to fight to go straight. This too can effect fuel mileage.
Mike
everything with the temp guage is normal and i am trying to find a place that does not want to charge me 145$ for the allinment
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