92 LX Fuel Filter replacement
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92 LX Fuel Filter replacement
Hi, I've been trying to improve the gas mileage on the 92 Protege LX (1.8 DOHC) and I am having a difficult time getting the old fuel filter out. The o-ring clamp that holds the filter to the firewall is very stuck and the space there is very cramped, my socket wrench too long and gets stopped by the brake lines. Has anyone changed their fuel filter yet and if so any advice on how to do it would be very appreciated?
Also I've been getting 24-28 mpg and it's a manual transmission. I would think that an engine this size with a manual would get better. It's also listed as 25-30mpg EPA. Any tips on how to improve the mileage would be most helpful. Thank you very much.
Also I've been getting 24-28 mpg and it's a manual transmission. I would think that an engine this size with a manual would get better. It's also listed as 25-30mpg EPA. Any tips on how to improve the mileage would be most helpful. Thank you very much.
#2
Re: 92 LX Fuel Filter replacement
Originally posted by MarcProtege
Hi, I've been trying to improve the gas mileage on the 92 Protege LX (1.8 DOHC) and I am having a difficult time getting the old fuel filter out. The o-ring clamp that holds the filter to the firewall is very stuck and the space there is very cramped, my socket wrench too long and gets stopped by the brake lines. Has anyone changed their fuel filter yet and if so any advice on how to do it would be very appreciated?
Also I've been getting 24-28 mpg and it's a manual transmission. I would think that an engine this size with a manual would get better. It's also listed as 25-30mpg EPA. Any tips on how to improve the mileage would be most helpful. Thank you very much.
Hi, I've been trying to improve the gas mileage on the 92 Protege LX (1.8 DOHC) and I am having a difficult time getting the old fuel filter out. The o-ring clamp that holds the filter to the firewall is very stuck and the space there is very cramped, my socket wrench too long and gets stopped by the brake lines. Has anyone changed their fuel filter yet and if so any advice on how to do it would be very appreciated?
Also I've been getting 24-28 mpg and it's a manual transmission. I would think that an engine this size with a manual would get better. It's also listed as 25-30mpg EPA. Any tips on how to improve the mileage would be most helpful. Thank you very much.
24-28mpg is about average for the LX 5spd. I get close to 30 mpg at 70-75mph cruising. The only secret to get better mileage is to keep the revs down as much as possible. I had a tank driving around Yellowstone that hit 38mpg, but that was an aberation. I also have 205/50-15 Falken Azenis...not the lowest rolling resistance tire.
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only 1 problem with using soap on the gas line, when u slide it back on the soap stays there making no grip, so when you have pressure it blows off and sprays gas all over ur engine then ur a rocket, i just used water its works just fine
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