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Old 02-05-2008, 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mikey12784 View Post
my 92 svx is about the same, 10 mpg city, its terrible! not sure what the deal is, never goes above 2500 rpm's, but when i start it DAMN does it smell like extra gas is being burned. no clue, maybe its the cold (out in colorado at the moment) maybe i have no idea, as i got the car less than 2 weeks ago. . ill have it checked out this summer, but man i hope the MPG improves before my 1000 mile trip home or it will be a damn expensive one!
Does the idle speed hold up for an unusually lengthy period after start up?

Whatever, when you get it checked make sure the Bypass Air Control Valve, Auxiliary Air Control Valve and associated hoses are gone over carefully.
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