Acura 3.2tls,2002,car has 26,000 miles,Acura reccomds changing spark plugs at 100,000.Car runs fine,but I only get 12 miles to the gallon locally,not much better on the highway.Checked with scanner no trouble codes stored.Any suggestions?

Asked by Harley156 Jan 14, 2013 at 05:05 PM about the 2002 Acura TL Type-S FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Acura 3.2tls 2002 has 26,000 miles Acura reccomds changing spark plugs at 100,000 miles car runs fine ,gas
milage is 12 mpg driving locally,not much better on the highway.Connected scanner to check for any problem codes
everything checked out o k.Any help would be appreciated,Thankyou.

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tenspeed answered 11 years ago

The car is rated 17MPG city so you're not far off. Make sure the tire air pressures are at or a couple/three pounds above what the door decal says. Install a new air filter. Drive like you have an egg under your foot. Coast into stop signs and lights.

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Harley156 answered 11 years ago

Thanks for the reply.

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Acura 3.2tls,2002,car has 26,000 miles,Acura reccomds changing spark plugs at 100,000.Car runs fine,but I only get 12 miles to the gallon locally,not much better on the highway.Checked with scanner no trouble codes stored.Any suggestions?

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