problem with fiat punto 1998 :(

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problem with fiat punto 1998 :(

missa

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hi
I bought this old punto 3 weeks ago. it seems to consume a lot of fuel (12 L / 100 KM) , shouldn't it consume around half of that amount ?? any suggestions what the problem might be? I want to fix it by my self since IT JUST WORTH 400 EUROS !!
 
You would be better posting in the punto section of the forum.
23mpg is poor.

What engine has it got?
1.1 signal point injection, 1.2 multi point injection, 8valve or 16 valve

In general, poor mpg is down to over fueling or a leaking fuel tank,
Do a compression check. All the cylinders should be +-2 bar from each other. If they are all okay i'd look to getting it serviced if; it's not been serviced recently id replace the following:

New oil + filter, new fuel filter, spark plugs and air filter
 
Also check for brake binding! Always forgotten on poor consumption. Simple tests. Free wheel the car on level ground and see if it pulls up quick or touch each wheel after a run. They will be warm but shouldn't be hot.
 
well depends on the driving,try just to touch the gas pedal,u know if u do pedal to the metal it's normally to do 12l/100 :D

if this is winter fuel consumption, take out the air filter and switch it only to take warm air from the engine :)
 
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