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#2 of 6 Re: 2004 Dodge Neon r/t getting poor mileage [kpelkey] by tridurvi Aug 07, 2006 (7:50 am)
Replying to: kpelkey (Jul 15, 2006 8:07 am) I drive a 2002 SXT and you are getting better MPG than I am, I am averaging 24 MPG. I wish that I could get better MPG myself. Can anyone help us?
#3 of 6 2002 Dodge Neon S model by okvol Apr 19, 2007 (1:31 pm)
Yes, this is the strip-basic model, manual tranny only.   I get 30 in town (never above 40mph, 4.5 miles one way to work), and 36 on the highway.   I found something interesting at that 2.0 engine - it likes higher RPM. Don't lug it, and you get better mileage. The speed limit in town is 25: I keep it in third, and take it easy on the pedal since it reacts so fast.   By the way, my mileage was worse in CA. Now I live in OK where the gas is not oxygenated.
#4 of 6 Re: 2004 Dodge Neon r/t getting poor mileage [kpelkey] by learnlesson Aug 10, 2008 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: kpelkey (Jul 15, 2006 8:07 am) I just purchased a 2004 Neon SXT. So far, I am getting 15 mpg in the city. Any ideas what could be wrong? I can't keep the car if I get this kind of mileage! I live in FL and the AC will be on for 11 out of 12 months!
#5 of 6 Getting good mileage by oldgunrunner Aug 18, 2008 (10:44 pm)
I purchased an '05 Neon SXT for my wife about two years ago, she has been getting low 20's in town (with the AC running) and typically 34 mpg on the highway. I can only offer a few suggestions here that may or may not help. I know oil is not a glamorous subject but be sure you are using 5w20 (recommended in ours, I use Mobile 1 full synthetic) it will give better fuel economy, in addition to keeping the engine running for a long time. Tire inflation also helps, just remember the pressure indicated on the sidewall is the max psi with vehicle loaded. Typically 28 psi is about right (check with a trusted tire dealer) and have the alignment checked. Lastly, try a tune up, these great little cars seem to prefer new plugs every 10,000 - 20,000 miles, and they do great with the standard "cheap" plugs (AC, Champion etc), the expensive ones are best at emptying your wallet with no real benefit to the car. I try to change the plugs and wires at 10,000 mile intervals, it is a fairly cheap investment and can be done in the driveway by anyone in about 45 minutes. The air filter is another area to check, again, this is a part that is relatively cheap and easy to replace, if your care cant breath it wont run effeciently. Lastly, check the engine codes, if the O2 sensor needs replaced it could be affecting MPG by sending more fuel under the indication that the engine is still "cold", I hope these "tips" will help y'all with your particular MPG issues. Replies to this message: learnlesson (Aug 19, 2008 5:28 am)
#6 of 6 Re: Getting good mileage [oldgunrunner] by learnlesson Aug 19, 2008 (5:28 am)
Replying to: oldgunrunner (Aug 18, 2008 10:44 pm) Thank you for your reply. I didn't think about some of the things you mentioned. Guess I'll be buying some spark plugs this weekend. Thanks again!!

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