klipse:
I forgot to mention that when I get to speeds of 100km/hr and above, the fuel level drops really fast. I thought at highway speeds, the car is supposed to consume less fuel?

mayor2013:


Come to multi autolab for proper diagnosi if in lagos . Your car's problem would be solved. 08156087872 or 08165520837.

klipse:
Hi guys, recently I noticed that my wife's toyota matrix started consuming a lot of petrol and you can smell petrol odor inside the car and also outside the car just around the fuel tank. This happens only while driving or immediately you park. I thought maybe it's a leak but the mech has inspected the pipes and can't find any leaks. Iv had the air filter blown clean, serviced the injectors and cleaned the plugs. I also swapped fuel tank cap with a friend's corolla and still the odor persists. The exhaust was leaking initially but this has long been fixed.

No error codes relating to this shows up, the only error code is a System Voltage Malfunction which flashes infrequently. Iv scanned using my OBD II scanner and I only says O2 sensor incomplete.

I suspect that the cause of the high consumption is the strong petrol odor. Please help!

klipse:


Where are u located in Lagos?

klipse:
Thanks. If its any help, I just checked the car's temperature when fully warmed up and it reads 85 degrees. Is this good, is the thermostat bad?

klipse:
Thanks. If its any help, I just checked the car's temperature when fully warmed up and it reads 85 degrees. Is this good, is the thermostat bad?

honmusa:

If that is the Maximum temperature your engine can put out ,that is rather low ,the optimum temperature is btw 92-95 centigrade. Your car will definitely takes a longer time to achieve close loop which will spell doom for your engine in in the long run and cause high fuel consumption .
Just ensure your fan is connected to default setting for your engine to gain more heat and connect your thermostat back if it is not operation but before you go ahead with this scheme ,ensure your coolant integrity is intact so that car will not start to overheat after all this has been done .
If you need a professional to put in car in a good and perfect condition ,call autologic @08061166316

honmusa:

If that is the Maximum temperature your engine can put out ,that is rather low ,the optimum temperature is btw 92-95 centigrade. Your car will definitely takes a longer time to achieve close loop which will spell doom for your engine in in the long run and cause high fuel consumption .
Just ensure your fan is connected to default setting for your engine to gain more heat and connect your thermostat back if it is not operation but before you go ahead with this scheme ,ensure your coolant integrity is intact so that car will not start to overheat after all this has been done .
If you need a professional to put in car in a good and perfect condition ,call autologic @08061166316

divinelove:


Pls do u kw anyone in Aba that can help resolve check engine light in Carina E to reduce fuel consumption thanks

klipse:
So I had an electrical guy correct the cooling fan and now the fan comes on only on thermostat and spins for some seconds then switches off just like my honda. I observed that it gets to 96 degrees and then the fan comes on cooling it to about 92 degrees. But it still consumes fuel though its a lot better now.

I still suspect that the odor of petrol has a big part to play. The smell is still strong ooo. Abeg help, I want to travel with the car.

GAZZUZZ:


Vacuum the fuel tank from the evap line, does it hold pressure? If it does not find the leak.

klipse:


Is it not supposed to indicate a CEL if it doesn't hold vacuum? I scanned using ODB II scanner and it says 02 sensor: Incomplete and Evaporative Sys: Incomplete but no CEL lighted.

klipse:


Is it not supposed to indicate a CEL if it doesn't hold vacuum? I scanned using ODB II scanner and it says 02 sensor: Incomplete and Evaporative Sys: Incomplete but no CEL lighted.

GAZZUZZ:


You are not using the scanner in the right way.