22mpg's in a 1997 Saab 900s: Off-topic discussion forum: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

Oct. 24, 2011 11:35 a.m. Volksrodden Dork

I have a 97 900s, autotragic...being auto dosen't bother me as much as the 22mpg it gets. I have notice the mpgs dropping by X% for two months. I have use a fuel system cleaner and drive it in a fashion that not even the girlfriend complains about.

But the milage is still dropping. Is dropping the fuel tank the only way to get to the fuel filter? what else could help out this "pump pig"?
Oct. 24, 2011 11:57 a.m. Salanis SuperDork

O2 sensor.
Oct. 24, 2011 12:56 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

my 94 900 SET only ever got me around 26mpg.. and that was a 5 speed.
Oct. 24, 2011 1:13 p.m. BobOfTheFuture HalfDork

Pretty sure the ethanol swap happens around here in October. Do they do that by you?
Oct. 24, 2011 1:50 p.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit SuperDork

The fuel filter should be accessible from uner the car behind one of the door, drivers side if I remember correctly.
Oct. 25, 2011 3:22 p.m. Volksrodden Dork

looks like the filter is on the passenger side, but i will be doing the o2 sensor and the spark plugs at the end of the week :)

thanks ,Dave