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First of all, I have read many of the threads related to gas mileage. I'm fully aware that I should expect more than around 20 MPG under some conditions. I have a 2003 4WD EX Auto. I have a roof rack and often don't have the rear seats in the vehicle. I usually can expect to get almost 250 miles out of a tank, maybe a little more on a road trip. However, lately I have noticed a marked decline. And this week, I am nearly close to empty with 130ish miles on the trip odometer.
I need some advise, and any ideas are greatly appreciated!!! What should I do first? Tune-up? I have almost 98,000 miles. Could it be the brakes? The transmission? Sometimes, I get the feeling like the auto transmission doesn't fully release the "clutch" when I lift up the gas peddle, like I can feel slight engine drag... as if it was a manual trans. and I release the gas pedal but didn't put down the clutch. I have checked the transmission fluid, and recently performed an amateur, partial drain and fill by lifting the rear of the car to drain as much as possible and then filling. Also, it has been very cold where I live, like near zero in the morning.
Where should I start? Thanks!!!!
I need some advise, and any ideas are greatly appreciated!!! What should I do first? Tune-up? I have almost 98,000 miles. Could it be the brakes? The transmission? Sometimes, I get the feeling like the auto transmission doesn't fully release the "clutch" when I lift up the gas peddle, like I can feel slight engine drag... as if it was a manual trans. and I release the gas pedal but didn't put down the clutch. I have checked the transmission fluid, and recently performed an amateur, partial drain and fill by lifting the rear of the car to drain as much as possible and then filling. Also, it has been very cold where I live, like near zero in the morning.
Where should I start? Thanks!!!!