SilverArrow
07-25-2002, 03:25 PM
I can't believe I left this behind from all of my fellow Si owners but I am going to tell you now...
When I first purchased my car straight off the lot w/ 19 miles on it, the gass tank was filled for me. I was really excited about the car so I drove it everywhere. First off all my previous car was a 1982 Camaro Z28(350ci)! GAS GUZZLER!! I went straight to this 4 cylinder car. This is also my first manual car. First of all I was still getting used to the stick shift so that couldn't help with gas milage and by the second night driving it, I thought it was a little weird pulling up to the bowling ally with...here it goes...
312 MILES ON THE CAR AT 1/2 TANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was like no way!
I go bowling and come out to show my buddy my new SI and told him to start it up.
NOPE!
Just kept cranking and cranking. After a bit, my buddy ran to the gas station and bought a gallon of gas and we popped it in and it started right up. I was a little pissed that I ran out of gas on a brand new car hoping to god it doesn't cause further damage.
I took it to the dealer ship the following week and it turned out some sort of clips on the inside of the gas take were broken and the sensor wasn't reading properly. Of course with my luck they didn't have the parts in stock and had to order them. TWO days later they get them and put them in and it has been fine ever since. :D :D :D
Sorry so long but it is a serious issue. I advise all to have this checked out wile still in warranty. Good luck everyone.
When I first purchased my car straight off the lot w/ 19 miles on it, the gass tank was filled for me. I was really excited about the car so I drove it everywhere. First off all my previous car was a 1982 Camaro Z28(350ci)! GAS GUZZLER!! I went straight to this 4 cylinder car. This is also my first manual car. First of all I was still getting used to the stick shift so that couldn't help with gas milage and by the second night driving it, I thought it was a little weird pulling up to the bowling ally with...here it goes...
312 MILES ON THE CAR AT 1/2 TANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was like no way!
I go bowling and come out to show my buddy my new SI and told him to start it up.
NOPE!
Just kept cranking and cranking. After a bit, my buddy ran to the gas station and bought a gallon of gas and we popped it in and it started right up. I was a little pissed that I ran out of gas on a brand new car hoping to god it doesn't cause further damage.
I took it to the dealer ship the following week and it turned out some sort of clips on the inside of the gas take were broken and the sensor wasn't reading properly. Of course with my luck they didn't have the parts in stock and had to order them. TWO days later they get them and put them in and it has been fine ever since. :D :D :D
Sorry so long but it is a serious issue. I advise all to have this checked out wile still in warranty. Good luck everyone.