OLDS ALERO FUEL MILEAGE

[transmix]

I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A NEW OLDS ALERO 2 DOOR, 2.2 5 SPD, AND I AM HAVING A REAL PROBLEM WITH FUEL MILEAGE. I AM GETTING, AT BEST, 350 KMS PER TANK, WHICH WORKS OUT TO 23MPG. THIS IS UNREAL FOR A FOUR CYL. CAR. I HAVE CHANGED THE OIL AT 1500 KMS, AND I NOW HAVE 2100 KMS ON IT. THIS IS NOT DUE TO BREAK IN AS THE DEALER WOULD LIKE TO BLAME IT ON. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT.

[joshua]

How much are you traveling daily in your car? Short trips will really suck back the gas. Also the dealer ship is right. Some cars do require a good break in. I cannot comment about your car but give it a chance. I've owned two new cars some time ago (Honda) and it did make a difference once it broke in. The mileage increased about 10 mpg on the highway and about 3mpg in the city.
If a computer diagnostics hasn't found anything I suspect that there isn't anything is wrong with your car.

Hope it helps.