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14-12-2006, 02:08 PM
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hey again guys
as many of you may know i bought a EF manual with 110,000kms about 2 weeks ago and since then welded the pedal box and put a stereo in.. next problem is my fuel consumption and idleing.... :evil3: my car always seems to be running on 5 cylinders when idling.. it seems to be ok when driving but when u stop moving it will continue on 6 cylinders for about 5 secs then drop it down to 5... :( any ideas? also another thing is my fuel consumption.. when i bought it it had about 1/4 in it and until i filled it up i avgered 12-13 on the trip computer. after filling it up i reset the trip computer. since then it has been sitting around 20.. ive done about 200kms and im now down to 1/4 tank.. WTF?!? any ideas guys it would be appreciated.. i hope this problem isnt going to be costly :( cheers |
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14-12-2006, 03:17 PM
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V8 Ute V8 Boat
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: south australia
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how hard do you put your foot down is the first question but you may have a head gasket problem, look at your oil and see if its milky,
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14-12-2006, 03:29 PM
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ive driven it moderatly.. few squirts here and there...
no..oil is not milky.. |
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14-12-2006, 03:34 PM
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change or renew spark plugs, leads first...
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14-12-2006, 03:40 PM
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would i be better off just taking it into ford rather than trying to pin point the problem myself?
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14-12-2006, 03:41 PM
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V8 Ute V8 Boat
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give it a full service, like everything,
diff oil engin oil oil filter new airfilter or new K&N or recherge fuel filter sparkplugs leads put 98 octane in her and it will drive like new  if not u got a bigger issue
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14-12-2006, 03:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Does it have a problem with reving out?? if so could be a blocked Cat or exhaust
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14-12-2006, 04:18 PM
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naa it can red line no problems..
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14-12-2006, 04:18 PM
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what about the isc, throttle body or oxygen sensors, or thermostat are they common.. or related to my problem?
Edit: i would like to mention.. say im doing 60kms/h and take it out of gear and let it coast the car will idle on 6 cylinders until it come to a stop.. wierd?? :S |
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14-12-2006, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: E-Suburbs of Melb
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Had the same problem in my EL, was sitting around the 18-20ltr/100k mark, i changed the following.....
1. spark plugs and leads 2. o2 sensor 3. Temp sensor Also did a head gasket shortly after, which may have caused a high than normal fuel eco.... Hope that helps :-) |
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14-12-2006, 08:24 PM
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i reckon its your oxygen sensor for your bad fuel economy.
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15-12-2006, 03:42 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Melbourne/Clayton
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i get round 12.2km to 100km with some high mileage on the clock thought i dont run my car under 1/4 tank due to the fuel pump is in tank
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15-12-2006, 04:21 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2005
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i reckon your idle issue would be dirty idle control valve.
In commos it can carbon up and block air getting through causing rough idle. If your moving, there is a speed sensor that tells the car to idle higher ( i think it allows easier gear changes) and the idle valve is open more. When you stop, the idle drops becaus ethe idle valve closers slightly. Give it a clean and see. As i said, it works usually for commodores, i assume ford have the similar set up. Economy issue. Try the stuff as mentioned in previuos posts.
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