"Check Engine" light won't extinguish
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Re: "Check Engine" light won't extinguish
On Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:11:22 +0000, Brian Nystrom wrote:
> Just ole Joe wrote:
>
>> This '90 Excel GL I bought new has its rattles and squeaks, but it
>> always starts up in the Winter and the mileage is great (especially
>> since the valve job several months ago): 34 around town and 37 on
>> long trips.
>
> Believe it or not, my Elantra GT hatchback 5 speed will equal or even
> slightly better that highway mileage @65 mph, using the cruise control
> as much as possible. I routinely average over 34 mpg combined. I guess
> it must be due to advances in engine technology, but I'm always
> impressed when a car exceeds it's EPA ratings.
>
> Because it's a larger, heavier car with a bigger engine, it won't equal
> the Pony/Excel/Accent in city mileage, but that's no surprise.
My only regret is getting the automatic instead of the stick in
my '90. I could be getting even better mileage. But, hey, I went
from a 1980 Chevy Silverado pickup, at 12 to 15 mpg, to the Hyundai,
so the appreciation level was high immediatly. :O)
-- Joe
> Just ole Joe wrote:
>
>> This '90 Excel GL I bought new has its rattles and squeaks, but it
>> always starts up in the Winter and the mileage is great (especially
>> since the valve job several months ago): 34 around town and 37 on
>> long trips.
>
> Believe it or not, my Elantra GT hatchback 5 speed will equal or even
> slightly better that highway mileage @65 mph, using the cruise control
> as much as possible. I routinely average over 34 mpg combined. I guess
> it must be due to advances in engine technology, but I'm always
> impressed when a car exceeds it's EPA ratings.
>
> Because it's a larger, heavier car with a bigger engine, it won't equal
> the Pony/Excel/Accent in city mileage, but that's no surprise.
My only regret is getting the automatic instead of the stick in
my '90. I could be getting even better mileage. But, hey, I went
from a 1980 Chevy Silverado pickup, at 12 to 15 mpg, to the Hyundai,
so the appreciation level was high immediatly. :O)
-- Joe
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