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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Chava13
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Angry POOR mileage

I have a 1986 Accord that gives me 220mi. for the ten gallons that i fill it up with...its a 4 Cyl. 2.0L Carburated Engine....Whats the problem?
 
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Tune-up stuff? How old are the spark plugs? Distributor cap & rotor? How about carburator tune-up adjustments? Spark timing?

Dragging brakes? Under-inflated tires?

Beyond that kind of stuff, the most important thing is the behavior of your own right foot.
 
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