hi,
I used to have a 1995 Cavalier, until about 2.5 years ago when I bought this 2004 model.
That Cavalier I had before, was standard, and I was saying I'd say about 650 to ask much as 750km on a full tank of gas. (60L)
The engine is I believe the same. 2.0L 4 Cyl engine. In fact I think now its' also an "ecotec' so is that supposed to be even MORE efficient in the 2004 model.
I get about not more than 500 maybe 550km's on a full tank now.
Not sure why this is happening.
- 58000 km on it.
-Regularly get oil changes -every about 5000 km from GM dealer
-have good tires, all season - original tires I think they should be good until about 75,000 km, still lots of tread. check the air pressure regularly.
-I don't idle my car for long times
- i don't rev my engine too much and 'take it easy' driving, keep rpm around 2 to 3000rpm.
-regularly put in fuel injector cleaner about every 10000 km
- do u think changing fuel filter would help, would i need to do this? anything else ??
also - i have a K and N air filter and had that on the 1995 model also.
Regular K and N, not the big harpoon intake, just the one that goes in the regular compartment.
Thanks everyone for your answers!
Cheers
For the 1995 I had, I believe I had this:
(with a Manual transmission)
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Performance
2,190 cc 2.2 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 89 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 6.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
58 liter fuel tank
Power: SAE and 90 kW , 120 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 130 ft lb , 176 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
For the 2004 Cavalier I have this with a (automatic) transmission:
Info I found on the 2004 Cavalier I have:
The Ecotec 2.2-liter engine offers responsive performance, particularly when paired with the five-speed manual transmission. This newly developed four-cylinder engine generates 140 horsepower at 5600 rpm, enough power for confident passing and merging into busy highway traffic. It's a modern, double overhead-cam engine with four valves per cylinder, the favored arrangement nowadays for good throttle response and power. Much of
I used to have a 1995 Cavalier, until about 2.5 years ago when I bought this 2004 model.
That Cavalier I had before, was standard, and I was saying I'd say about 650 to ask much as 750km on a full tank of gas. (60L)
The engine is I believe the same. 2.0L 4 Cyl engine. In fact I think now its' also an "ecotec' so is that supposed to be even MORE efficient in the 2004 model.
I get about not more than 500 maybe 550km's on a full tank now.
Not sure why this is happening.
- 58000 km on it.
-Regularly get oil changes -every about 5000 km from GM dealer
-have good tires, all season - original tires I think they should be good until about 75,000 km, still lots of tread. check the air pressure regularly.
-I don't idle my car for long times
- i don't rev my engine too much and 'take it easy' driving, keep rpm around 2 to 3000rpm.
-regularly put in fuel injector cleaner about every 10000 km
- do u think changing fuel filter would help, would i need to do this? anything else ??
also - i have a K and N air filter and had that on the 1995 model also.
Regular K and N, not the big harpoon intake, just the one that goes in the regular compartment.
Thanks everyone for your answers!
Cheers
For the 1995 I had, I believe I had this:
(with a Manual transmission)
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Performance
2,190 cc 2.2 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 89 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 6.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
58 liter fuel tank
Power: SAE and 90 kW , 120 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 130 ft lb , 176 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
For the 2004 Cavalier I have this with a (automatic) transmission:
Info I found on the 2004 Cavalier I have:
The Ecotec 2.2-liter engine offers responsive performance, particularly when paired with the five-speed manual transmission. This newly developed four-cylinder engine generates 140 horsepower at 5600 rpm, enough power for confident passing and merging into busy highway traffic. It's a modern, double overhead-cam engine with four valves per cylinder, the favored arrangement nowadays for good throttle response and power. Much of