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    plz help overnite i noticed a loss of 8 mpg in my 2000 grand prix..had an oil change that was due and had tire psi checked...did not help at all... angie
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    Do a tune up.

    New plugs, wires, try some fuel system cleaner, new fuel filter. If those dont help maybe try a new 02 sensor.

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    Check for a vacuum leak.

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    Please post in the appropriate section.
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    thank you for the advice...wasnt sure where to start...a woman taking a car to a shop when she doesnt know what shes talking about is just asking for trouble...changed air filter gained back about half of what i had lost..so i am going to do fuel filter next...i also went and put some non-ethenol gas in it and also gained about 5 mpg in the city..thank you for answering...angie

    thank you for answering..a woman cant take a car to a shop without knowing what they are half way doing...air filter was pretty bad..changed that and gained back about half of what i had lost...will do fuel filter next...also went and put some non-ethenol gas in it and gained another 5 mpg in the city...thanks for your help...
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