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What would cause your car to burn a lot of gas have changed the oxygen sensor plugs wires?
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∙ 9y ago
Poor fuel economy in a car can be caused not only by sluggish oxygen sensors but also by a defective coolant sensor, bad engine thermostat, and worn spark plugs. Some other causes can include dirty fuel injectors and the wrong oil viscosity.
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try changing your oxygen sensor I have changed the oxygen sensor and it did not help. Do you have any other ideas? Could it be the carb?
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