On 5 Nov 2006 18:04:21 -0800, ToyotaGal <coayone@yahoo.com> 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

Sudden, significant change is seldom (never?) normal.

> 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!

Check the gas gauge before you turn off and after you start the engine
each time. If there is a difference, you are losing gas other than
using it.

Is there any new or strange noises?

Does the car seem sluggish (perhaps brake is stuck) or engine not as
smooth as normal (miss firing)?

Take it to a trusted shop. Soon. Sudden change bodes ill.

sdb

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