Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Poor Fuel Economy


Fuel economy is noticeably lower than expected. Customer should drive vehicle and note miles per gallon decrease.

POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION

EGR malfunction, Check the EGR system under
Flange gasket leaking, TESTING PROCEDURES.
solenoid and thermo valves
malfunctioning



Ignition timing Check Ignition Timing. Refer to
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.



Spark timing Check Spark Controls. Refer to
COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS.




Restricted exhaust Check the Catalytic Converter
under TESTING PROCEDURES.