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2011 Camry: Improving MPG
I just last weekend bought a 2011 Camry SE (2.5 4cyl, auto trans) with 80k miles on it. To my dismay, I immediately sensed that my mpg were much lower than expected. So, I started tracking and ran a partial tank (5.29 gallons) of 87 octane Shell and got a measly 16.4 MPG. Note, this is 90% city driving and all short trips of 3-6 miles. Still, I was expecting more like 20 MPG.
Since filling up again, I had my tire pressure checked and brought up to 35psi (it was low, ~30psi), and I installed a new radiator cap bc apparently the old one wasn't holding pressure (says the garage who did my buyers inspection).
QUESTION: What else should I inspect and do to help improve my MPG? (It appears many 2011 Camry's on Fuelly are averaging in the mid 20's for MPG.)
My thoughts are: change spark plus, clean throttle body... But what else?
Thank you. I'm happy to be a new member of Fuelly!
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RedLois 
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