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I had to share this with everyone! I usually pull about 260-300 out of my tank of gas. For some strange reason, I'm on my miracle tank! 215 miles and it's a smidge over 1/2. No change in driving conditions or gas grades. Always mixed, always Sunoco 94.
Anyone else ever have a miracle tank of gas before?
David O.
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Superchip, KKM Intake
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i have a not-so-miracle tank. I used to get about 350 to 400 miles to a tank, when i drove like a human. now with the new motor i am lucky if i get 250 miles / tank!!  
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Best I ever got was 28 mpg, went something like 315 before I had to fill up at about 1/8 tank. Normally go about 270 or so in my normal driving, cept those tanks when I have a lead foot and barely make it to 250...
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Maybe your gas gauge is busted. 
1996 Contour GL Sport, Zetec, MTX
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My miracle tank - 505 miles before the light came on, average speed of 85 in AZ and NM.
Closest I've gotten since is ~400 (it's a Zetec)
125.2 FWHP - 126.5 FWTQ
SVT exhaust (#4 of 9) - B&M FPR - Custom CAI - bnoon optimized TB #1 & 2 (beat that!!)
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Originally posted by D Davis:
My miracle tank - 505 miles before the light came on, average speed of 85 in AZ and NM.
Closest I've gotten since is ~400 (it's a Zetec) Does my car also have a light that would go on when the gas is low? Stephen
96 Contour, GL, Zetec, ATX.
03/18/1996 Build Date.
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I've heard talk that not all have it, but I'm no expert in that field - sorry
125.2 FWHP - 126.5 FWTQ
SVT exhaust (#4 of 9) - B&M FPR - Custom CAI - bnoon optimized TB #1 & 2 (beat that!!)
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ohh no the gas light issue has resurfaced. I usually get 275ish city driving on the D-tec and 325ish city on the z-tec. I expect those numbers to change come summer.
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I guess I could bring a can of gas and drive till it runs out of gas to see if a warning light comes on!  But I won't because I know that doing that may cause some problems with the engine not to mention the fuel filter!  Stephen
96 Contour, GL, Zetec, ATX.
03/18/1996 Build Date.
Drop in K&N
NGK Laser Platinum Premium Spark plugs
Niehoff Premium Ignition wires
Wheel Well Air Intake Resonator removed.
*Just the beginning*
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I drive a 1998.5 CSVT. The most I ever got from a tank of gas was 340 miles. Usually I get around 280 miles per tank. I like to drive my car so my mileage suffers, but I have fun fun fun! The low fuel comes on around 250 miles.
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