my daughter has an older Rav4 and it is only getting about 60 miles to a TANK of gas! HELP-has been in shop, don't know what the problem is!

Asked by Cindi May 16, 2014 at 05:57 PM about the 2004 Toyota RAV4

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

she has taken it to the shop repeatedly and the mechanic says he has done everything he can think of. the car is only getting about 60 miles to a TANK! that's right a whole tank of gas! PLEASE anyone know what to do??

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Are you Sure your gas gauge is working? Looked underneath for leaks? The top or sides of the tank could have holes (rust) with gas evaporating?

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First have you checked the gas cap? is it on correctly ( 2 clicks at tight) is it a recent replacement? could be incorrect for your Rav. Second: Could some body be stealing the gas just to drive her nuts- thinking it was funny to see her struggle to get her mileage under control If all else (including docjkg's advice above); I would try an authorized Toyota mechanic, more costly perhaps, but they should know how to find and fix the problem which would be more economical in the end .

Hi did you ever fix your problem? My daughter has a 2004 Toyota Rav 4, and it is doing the same thing.

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