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2006 Chevy Trailblazer 4.2L 4WD

190,000 Miles

Automatic Trans.

Does not burn a drop of oil however it guzzles gasoline. 8MPG. is this normal and is there anything i can do to help the situation. throttle body cleaned, air flow sensor cleaned, air filter cleaned.


4wd
is kept in 2wd however


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fueleconomy.gov


Even with 2WD selected, a 4WD driveline still burns more fuel. UNLESS you have locking hubs.


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Have you changed the fuel filter? Could be clogged up. Also, have you had the fuel injectors cleaned? If not, I'd do both of those.


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Are you in stop and go city driving? If not that number is not normal 


no i live in the country about 30 minutes from town


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