[V8] ABH using lots of fuel!

[urq]

... what are the coolant and oil temp gauges reading while the car is
running at constant speed on the freeway?  #344 is running rich too ... and
on the freeway the temp gauge doesn't make it up to the minimum operating
mark.  On the way home I put a piece of plastic over the radiator ...
brought the temp up to the normal range, but still smell raw gas in the
exhaust.  So, it looks like I've got a thermostat *AND* something else.
Last time I checked the memory blocks in the ECU I think the reading seemed
to be about right.  I was considering changing the fuel pressure regulator,
but then I started wondering about the MAF as well.  I guess there are
advantages to having two of these beasts ... and an engine in the garage ...


Steve B
San José, CA (USA)

-----Original Message-----

I'm used to getting 22 - 25 mpg on highway driving. When the car started 
returning 14-15 mpg, I sure will
start complaining!

And 9 mpg on the highway? Pardon me for being rude, but there must be 
something wrong with that engine :p

I'll order a new sensor in the morning. Hope it helps. Maybe the car starts 
using so little, the gas prices drops :D