Also, if you are keeping up with servicing the car don't forget about
the possibility that someone could be siphoning gas from your tank when
you are not around. Not likely, but it can happen.


ToyotaGal wrote:
> I used to get about 300 miles to a tank of gas - until recently (about
> 6wks ago)...now I'm getting about 150 miles to a tank. Has anyone else
> experienced this with their Celica - is this normal for the age/miles
> on the car (240K)? I have correct tire pressure, don't use the A/C,
> and don't let the car idle....haven't been able to take it to a
> mechanic....what if any simple things can I check myself to possibly
> improve the recent poor gas mileage? I know next to nothing about
> fixing cars so my apologies in advance!