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    Every weak I drive 170 miles
    Seattle to Portland.

    170 = half a tank
    Full tank is 340
    Divided by 18 capacity.
    Is 18.8

    I need to figure out how to change the plugs maybe it would help.
    Grand Prix gt 1999 v6 3.8L coupe.
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    Are you just going by the gauge ? That is very inaccurate.
    Fill it up until the pump clicks off, no more.
    Drive it down below 1/4 , fill up again.
    That will give you the actual gallons used.
    1997 Red GTP 182000 miles stock
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