Okay, first 'major' thing I wanna take care of is give the fuel system a good allround service.
Being old as hell, I suspect the fuel system isnt in its best shape.
Not really liking its efficiency right now.
I filled up 33L of 91 unleaded when tank was just before empty and reset the milage counter.
The fuel light is gonna go on any minute now, and its only done 155km (city driving).
Lets say its used 30L so far, that brings down the fuel economy to:
19.35L/100km or 12.1mpg (US Gallon) which is terrible, especially for a 1.8 engine - pretty much double the consumption it should be going at.
I began researching on the issue, and many with similar issues seem to be having slow acceleration, and now that I think about it, the acceleration is really sluggish.
Research suggested its a fuel issue possibly caused by: Air Flow Meter (AMF), Electro-Hydraulic Actuator (EHA), Oxygen Sensor, Fuel Injectors, etc...
Some info that may be relevant:
-Starts first time every time without a problem (even cold).
-Rough idle/Engine vibrations, sometimes more than others (engine mounts are probably worn though).
-Clean exhaust, minimal carbon deposits.
-Sometimes has rich fuel smell, most noticeable after opening engine bay.
-Pressure "pop" when I open fuel cap.
Suggestions?
Being old as hell, I suspect the fuel system isnt in its best shape.
Not really liking its efficiency right now.
I filled up 33L of 91 unleaded when tank was just before empty and reset the milage counter.
The fuel light is gonna go on any minute now, and its only done 155km (city driving).
Lets say its used 30L so far, that brings down the fuel economy to:
19.35L/100km or 12.1mpg (US Gallon) which is terrible, especially for a 1.8 engine - pretty much double the consumption it should be going at.
I began researching on the issue, and many with similar issues seem to be having slow acceleration, and now that I think about it, the acceleration is really sluggish.
Research suggested its a fuel issue possibly caused by: Air Flow Meter (AMF), Electro-Hydraulic Actuator (EHA), Oxygen Sensor, Fuel Injectors, etc...
Some info that may be relevant:
-Starts first time every time without a problem (even cold).
-Rough idle/Engine vibrations, sometimes more than others (engine mounts are probably worn though).
-Clean exhaust, minimal carbon deposits.
-Sometimes has rich fuel smell, most noticeable after opening engine bay.
-Pressure "pop" when I open fuel cap.
Suggestions?
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