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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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So, Im not looking to make the car do 30 mpg city, but today i calculated how much gas my car is using. I put roughly 6 gallons in, and only went 65 miles. Thats only 10 miles to the gallon. If I had loads of per formance mods on the car I would accept it. But the car is 100% STOCK. I have new plugs and wires, new fuel filter, 2 new injectors, cleaned the other 4. I am not sure if its from carbon build up or what. But if you have any ideas it be great to hear some opinions. Thanks guys
 
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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im assuming its a 3.4, have it scanned for trouble codes and let us know what numbers they are. could be a few things. plugged cat, failing temp sensor, maf, egr, evap, or a fuel leak or high fuel pressure.
 
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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Im not to sure where to have it scanned at. Since its a 94 auto zone says they can't scan it. They only go as far back as 96
 
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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You would have to go to a GM dealer. 96 and newer GMs are OBD2 so they are scanned with a Tech 2 by GM. OBD1 GM cars were scanned with a Tech 1. I'm not sure if anyone else besides a GM dealer would have a OBD1 or Tech 1 scan tool for your car.
 
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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^^Well more like 96 and newer everything are OBD2 lol just saying.
 
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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do you think GM would charge me for it?
 
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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I think they would, but just for a scan, I'm not sure. We have customers come into my dealer asking us to just pull the code for them, but I never asked the service writer if we charged them or not for it. If they do charge you, I doubt it will be much. Best bet is to call your nearest GM dealer service department and ask them what they would charge.
 
Old Apr 10, 2011 | 12:22 AM
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what if the engine light isnt on?
 
Old Apr 10, 2011 | 01:18 AM
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Oreillys has a reader for OBD1. I go there to scan my 1994 3.4 5-speed all the time.
 
Old Apr 10, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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You dont need to take it to GM and yes GM will charge you $60 just to scan the codes. Most auto part stores have scanners but not all have OBD1 units. My store can scan it, but I dont think you live in my neck of the woods. Like Caotic said, check the local O'Reilly stores they usually have the scanner that can do both.

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