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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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I'm Sucking Gas!!! Help!

I recently had spun the bearing on my crank and had to have the block remachined and rebuilt. It has been a couple of months and the motor is now broken in. The fuel consumption has dropped from 22mpg closer to 15-17 for average use. My driving habits have not changed. In fact, I drive slower now due to the rising cost of fuel...again. I have some mods (chipped, 3" exaust, perrin pully's as only main powertrain adds) but they are the same. What should I look for as a potential cause? Will putting in a standard chip help? Any advice is appreciated!

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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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ditch the chip! get a proper tune!
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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reset the ECU and drive normal not breaking in style
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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take away the chip, by a cobb ap, and get a a tune
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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thank you all! Will do!
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