I just calculated all the fuel I used from my last tank from top to bottom, and I averaged about 8.1L-8.3/100KM or 29 MPG. I hate to start a fuel efficiency thread again, but wow I am impressed. My engine just turned over 250,000KM or 155,550 miles and I thought I was going to see the end of my car soon, but I think thanks to Lucas oil stabilizer, and the many of you guys at CEG, this Duratec is holding out, that and regular maintenence and tire pressure as well as the fuel injector cleaner here and there and I'm still getting great numbers. I averaged about the same the past few tanks but I thought this time I should keep an official count. I do live in the suburbs but I commute frequently downtown and throughout high traffic areas to work and school. THe funny thing is I have the A/C on, I have the window open a lot (before A/C was fixed earlier this week as well as I think I gained 5 or 6lbs (gym, LOL). I mean that astonishes me, and I am so proud and happy to be a member of this board.
I've done a lot of aesthetic work and I've just started to now do maintenence and performance work and I can say safely, ever since I've joined this board I've been happier and happier driving my Mystique everywhere. Hell I'll even pop my hood in parking lots to show how a clean engine shoud look with a chromed out Intake manifold. People ask me how did I do my grill, I say two words "Home depot." God I love it. Just thought i'd share this with the CEG community that the Duratecs in our cars are great efficient and mobile engines and to anyone who has one of these, hold onto it as long as you can, especially if you're considering buying a 4 banger just to save a few bucks at the pump, this car is still great on gas giving your money's worth.