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P0128 code - Thermostat

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Old February 1st, 2011, 4:42 PM
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Default P0128 code - Thermostat

This code came up for my car.

P0128-Thermostat opening too soon causing engine to run cold. (now fixed)

Would this be a possible cause for somewhat low mpg?

Just don't feel my Cavalier is getting the best mileage.

Average at 27mpg (mostly highway)
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Colder the engine richer the mixture, MPG is directly affected by engine temperature.
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If the engine runs too cold then the computer will always be in ' warm up ' mode and say that it needs more gas. The idle may be up as well.
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