Chrysler: What's wrong with my PT Cruiser??

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yep the pt cruiser is a gas guzzler, weighs allot and has a week motor.
enjoy.

Punch

You cannot reliably calculate gas mileage on the basis of one tankful.
Keep a book and figure the average over 5 tank fulls. If the mileage
isn't better than 16 after that, start looking for the problem -
although the problem might be your driving style.

Ed

TOM KAN PA wrote: 

C. E. White wrote: 

Especially if you don't know that it was full to start with!


Matt

C. E. White wrote:
 

I agree with that. The PT Cruiser "learns" your driving style over a
number of starts. Drive judiciously on moderate length, speed trips
and your mileage should improve. Mine did. - RM

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Are the tires properly inflated? (check when they are cold).

Air filter- 2001, might be time for a swap.

Was the a/c on (or the defroster which will run the a/c)??

Is there ANY chance that the emerg. brake was used, and is now not fully
returned to running mode??

Some have mentioned a little better economy with synthetic oil, not sure on
that one though.



You should get close to 300 miles to the tank. (500 kms here)

S

<< You should get close to 300 miles to the tank. >>


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That means I had to put 115 miles on the last 1/4 tank.

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I have the 2003 PT Turbo GT and get 450 KM, and thats my everyday driving
style, pushing it i get 350km per tank.

Punch

You SHOULD get alot better mileage then that. But remember that the
PT is very heavy and shaped like a brick ( wind resistance). If you
are like me, when I get a different car, I am ALWAYS ON THE GO PEDAL
to see what it will do. Possibly your driving habits are the results.
Yes, you need to AVERAGE out your mileage by doing ATLEAST 5 fuel
refills and keep track of mileage and amount of fuel used. THEN
figure your mileage.
GOOD LUCK



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