Saturn S Series Sedan SL, SL1, and SL2

99 SL2 gas mileage dropping

Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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I have noticed my car is not doing very good on gas, it went from 28 mpg in town to 20.&nbsp\\; With gas prices like they are, this is not a good thing!&nbsp\\; It has acted up a few times when I went to start it, a couple of times it sputtered and died, and a few times it has wanted to idle high.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; Any help is appreciated!!&nbsp\\; My car is a 99 SL2 with 103,000 miles on it.
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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just start with the normal tune up parts such as the plugs, wires, PCV valve, air filter, fuel filter
 
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Check the throttle postion sensor if idling high. Can buy it from Rock auto on line. Fixed my problems. Check air filter also. There is also a valve on by the TPS that can stuck also, but mostly can be cleaned. Called the idle something?? in the book.
 
Old Jun 10, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Barmitch
Called the idle something?? in the book.
IAC... Idle Air Controller
 
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