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I'm getting about 200 mpg. i don't know what's going on. I do mostly city driving and not much else. I did a major engine over work new plaitnum plugs and 9mm wires and cleaing engine intakes decarbonization tranny flush engine oil change. what can i do to help my gas consuption ? what's your's?
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Originally posted by sinned:
I'm getting about 200 mpg  You must mean 20... I get 18-19 in mixed city/hwy.
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I get about 23 average, city & hwy driving.
I'm sure you've seen it before, but common contributors to poor fuel econ:
-underinflated tires
-cold weather (stupid Wisconsin!)
-etc, etc, etc.
Try switching gas brands (not octanes) for a couple tanks and see if it makes a difference. You might be surprised.
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Over the course of 2 years, I've avg somewhere 21-22 mixed driving. Hwy ~25-28, lows of 15-17 in the middle of winter with all short trips.
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Now that it's REALLY cold out, I'm getting about 30-32 instead of the usual 35+ when it's warm...   (all h-way)
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I get 30 MPG Highway, 25 MPG Mixed and 20 MPG when I drive it like a rental.  
"My Name is Richard. I am a Contouraholic."
1999 SE Sport Duratec ATX Spruce Green; Drop--In K&N Filter; VentShades;
Fog Lamp Fix Mod & PIAA510s with Bumper Braces & Stock Type aiming screw mod;
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more like 14 mpg i ment 200 to a tank dumb thinking give me some more help guys[LIST]
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Last time I filled up I got about 32 or so with mostly highway driving.
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Now that's it's cold it's down to ~23mpg. Normally 25mpg.
Very heavy foot and mixed driving!
I get ~30mpg in straight highway driving (~80mph)
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I do a good mix of driving and I see about 23-24 MPG in the winter and 25-26 MPG in the summer.
'98 Contour LX-White
2.5L ATX
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KKM Tru-Rev / FMS Wires & Bosch +4s
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