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Why do I get bad mileage. Really bad.

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Old 10-23-2004, 12:14 AM
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Default Why do I get bad mileage. Really bad.

Well, I replaced the plug, fuel and oil filter (plugged) and I put on a new belt. Ran some carb cleaner through it, and WOW! This thing feels completely different! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Can't wait to take 'er out and run a full tank of 94 octane gas through it.

Thanks for your help everyone.
 
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Old 10-23-2004, 12:42 AM
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just incase you didnt know, the octane doesnt help if you dont have like aftermarket piston etc. , you wont notice any difference in power... but if you enjoy the number 94 and spending extra money go for it!
 
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Old 10-23-2004, 11:56 AM
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Default Why do I get bad mileage. Really bad.

If it still gets bad mileage, check the needle/seat, as well as the float level. The vibration of the 2 cycle engines often causes problems there.
 
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Old 10-23-2004, 03:10 PM
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Default Why do I get bad mileage. Really bad.

Originally posted by: FoxSpirits
just incase you didnt know, the octane doesnt help if you dont have like aftermarket piston etc. , you wont notice any difference in power... but if you enjoy the number 94 and spending extra money go for it!
I just have that in all the vehicles in my family, the buick requiars it, the blazer loves it, and well I have like 40 gallons of it in jerrycans, so thats what I'll use.
 
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Old 10-24-2004, 12:24 AM
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my 400 will get about 60-70 miles out of the tank before it was ported and that is my playing with the throtle all the time
 
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