Poor fuel mileage and lack of power 2009 chevrolet malibu only 3000 miles , is this normal 2.4L Ecotec
Your numbers aren't that far off...the mpg posted is established using professional drivers...I could likely coax a few more mpg out of your car if I drove it because I know how. Generally, today's new engines do not need any "break in" so it should have adequate power right out of the box! There may not be any updates for the computer, but the map sensor should be able to compensate for altitude changes. Using a synthetic oil can help a bit as well.
I'd try and find out if there were any optional transmission or final drive gear options offered for different localities. That may affect both mpg and performance. As for shifting, (as well as everything else you mentioned, I'd definitely contact factory customer service if you aren't getting anywhere with your dealer) The car didn't cost $5.00, and therefore I would take it to the "next level" if you aren't happy with it!!
How to Perform a Basic Engine Tune-Up
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-perform-basic-engine-tune-up.html-----------How to Increase gas mileage?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-increase-gas-mileage-on-2011.html----------
Adding performance chip to increase Fuel
mileage MPG?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/adding-performance-chip-to-increase.html
----------This will help.Thanks.
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I get about 19 city and 27 highway, rated at 22-33. I have the 2.4 ecotec engine and there is poor acceleration,like it falls on its face and the trans (6 speed)doesnt downshift , there is a lag. i returned to dealer and was told the engine performs as described by the manufacturer. I asked them to flash the PCM, i marked it, and it was untouched after i was told no updates available. The car was brought in from another state, and i thought maybe the PCM needed to be adjusted to a lower sea level? I drove another malibu with the same engine, but a few years older(2005) and the car ran like a beast compared to what i have.
Any ideas??? What to do?? thanks...
Not normal...since it's new, bring it to the dealer. It's their job to make this right!!!
My 94 t-100 has very little power and getting very poor mileage
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