Chevy/Geo Metro Real World MPG

64 messages, Last post on Aug 06, 2009 at 7:57 PM

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#64 of 64 Metro Timing by mikell1 Aug 06, 2009 (7:57 pm)
New to the forum. Have a 1998 Chevy Metro 3 cyl. 1.0 liter. Was getting in the mid-40's up until a few months ago when I had to replace the balding tires. About the same time, had to replace the water pump, which required removing the timing belt. Lost about 5 mpg after either the tire replacement or possibly affecting the timing in the water pump replacement (had to remove timing belt). Wondering what others with same engine are timed at and whether I should try and advance timing to regain fuel economy. Or could improved traction of new tires caused this much lost in fuel economy.

#64 of 64: Metro Timing by mikell1; Aug 06, 2009 (7:57 pm)

New to the forum. Have a 1998 Chevy Metro 3 cyl. 1.0 liter. Was getting in the mid-40's up until a few months ago when I had to replace the balding tires. About the same time, had to replace the water pump, which required removing the timing belt. Lost about 5 mpg after either the tire replacement or possibly affecting the timing in the water pump replacement (had to remove timing belt). Wondering what others with same engine are timed at and whether I should try and advance timing to regain fuel economy. Or could improved traction of new tires caused this much lost in fuel economy.