How do i fix my car consumption of fuel - 1996 Toyota Camry

There are many things that can affect fuel consumption from incorrect tyre pressures or bad wheel alignment to problems with the engine.

Checking for and rectifying problems to achieve the best fuel consumption can be a rather protracted process and should always begin with an accurate fuel consumption figure. Poor fuel consumption is a common complaint but is often associated with people becoming used to a car they haven't owned for very long - driving it harder and loading it with "junk".

Winter too can adversely affect fuel consumption, especially when used for short commutes.
Another factor could be the way fuel is bought - often by a fixed amount of cash. When there is a price rise then less fuel is obtained for the money but is often perceived as an increased consumption.

it would be blowing black smoke and running very sluggishly
for starters run the fault codes and fix the faulty sensors
check for a failed cat converter blocking the exhaust
consumption is calculated in liters per 100 KM
check that you do not have it in 4 wd on hard surface roads as that will seriously affect consumption

high fuel consumption Petrus, sticking E brake, poor gas, tune up needed, lazy O2 sensor,
leaking injectors, driving habits, etc. all can cause more fuel consumption. Have it scanned to help determine cause.

Have a dealer check you computer. That controls the fuel regulation

IN order to improve fuel consumption you must make the engine run more efficiently. here are the most important ways.
typical maintenance. (check the manual)

1. check air in tires
2. oil and oil filter change
3. spark plugs change (TUNE UP)
4. air filter change


you personally can do most of these things. go to local walmart and get most of these items. very easy.

good luck.

get a tuneup.
or scan it for loose of closed loop operation, (USA CARS)
at idle
at flat ground cruise, right foot steady.
if CLose loop fails we fix that first. ask.

Check for a fuel leak:
1. Park the car on a clean concrete surface.
2. See if any fuel is leaking out on the underside of the vehicle.

There really are a variety of things that could cause this problem including: bad fuel filter, damaged fuel lines, or damaged fuel tank.

Another way to improve fuel consumption are getting a clean air filter.

fuel consumption higher driving in the city because you are stopping and accelerating causing more fuel get car in motion.to help fuel consumption problem some, replace air filter,keep check on tire pressure.low tire pressure will cause fuel consumption.

did you know that the fuel consumption is in american gallons.....

it has gotta be the o2 sensor, map sensor, or the mass air flow meter.............. these are the main inputs to the computer that controls the fuel control....let me know how that works out please