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Old 08-03-2013, 05:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
MaxMatt
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The Dunkelblau - '89 Mercedes W124 250D
90 day: 35.61 mpg (US)

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MPGs on a steady decline over past 4 years

I like to think that my driving style is quite consistant. I keep my car in shape and improve my eco-driving knowledge all the time.

Yet somehow my MPGs are steadily declining over the last 4 years:


I used to get as high as 26-27 MPG and now I can hardly get over 25.
Most of the time it's around 22 or less.

That made me think. What's wrong? Is it me or is it my car?

My 3 prime suspects are:
1. Catalytic converter - it may be getting clogged up after 20 years.
2. O2 sensor - AFAIK it has never been replaced - might be getting some off readings which get worse over time.
3. MAF sensor - same as with the O2.

What do you guys think? Am I on to something? Is it a thing that the fuel economy gets worse as some parts get older?
Or is it just me?

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