gp (69.158.1.27) - Tue Feb 3 19:25:37 2009

Hi all , I have a 2003 3.3 Grand Caravan 80000km and the last couple of months my fuel mileage has beeen terrible! I get about 10-12mpg, where i used to get about 23-25mpg. I change oil regularly, have changed oil, air filters, and will change the plugs in the near future.I can sit in idle and watch the numbers drop on the car computer! Any one have any more to offer?

Reply #1 Dan (207.216.51.48) - Sat Feb 7 09:48:07 2009

Try installing a K&N air intake system.

Reply #2 Austin (142.161.255.97) - Sun Apr 19 20:29:10 2009

Yes , I have a 2008 Grand Caravan. What a piece of junk. Cheap, cheap, cheap. And the mileage is awful. The last Dodge product I will ever own. I have owned a Chev Venture before, it had far better mileage.

Reply #3 Herb Bosworth (24.147.72.190) - Mon Apr 27 13:54:30 2009

with your poor mileage think about an addative like Z-Max, Lucas oil gas and trans. engine treatments. You have nothing to lose and every thing to gain. And all these product can be found in your local parts stores.

Reply #4 tina (75.34.210.96) - Fri May 15 20:39:43 2009

I agree with the previous response about gas treatments. I also

smell the gas when i pump. if you dont smell gas, its probably watered down. if thats the case change the gas station that you are using. I get great gas mileage.

Reply #5 Josh Kehl (174.10.12.255) - Sat May 30 11:46:43 2009

try changing the fuel filter and pcv valve. Also maybe have a injection cleaning at a local repair shop

Reply #6 Dave (68.200.189.88) - Wed Jul 8 15:38:20 2009

Our 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT has just under 3, 000 miles on it, and the gas mileage is awful. Around town (not just stop-and-go driving), it averages 14-16 mpg.

We traded in a 2004 Pontiac Montana that got WAY better mileage. Should have kept that vehicle.

Reply #7 betty (76.109.223.195) - Sat Aug 8 18:44:36 2009

i have put new tires on, did a tune up and my gas mileage is still 14 .oil change, gas filter, plugs etc. was included in tune up .i switched gas stations put in high grade gas still 14 miles to gallon.i do have alot of miles on car but ive kept up oil changes etc but in june my mileage dropped and stayed there.before june i got 19 -21 miles around town.i dont know what else to try.

Reply #8 carole (64.12.116.198) - Mon Nov 2 17:47:25 2009

I HAVE A 1998 CADDY THAT WAS GETTING 16 AROUND TOWN. AFTER I HAD A NEW AIR FILTER INSALLED, I GET 12. COULD IT BE THE SENSOR IS BAD??

Reply #9 Edward Thompson (174.44.8.66) - Fri Nov 13 14:07:57 2009

The Carravan has to many sensors, there are 2 that are probably at fault.

The air sensor, in the air intake system.

And the Oxegen sensor, in the exhaust system.

I'm a mechanic/inventor, Not an english teacher so excuse my spelling.

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