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agodshall
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Dec 7, 2007, 9:09 AM
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I have a 2003 Ford Escape with 80K miles. I recently noticed that I'm not getting the gas milage that I used to. Does anyone know if there is something that I can do or change to improve it? The car doesnt make any odd noises and still handles flawlessly. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
(This post was edited by agodshall on Dec 7, 2007, 9:11 AM)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 7, 2007, 12:31 PM
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If you are in an area that just changed to cold weather this could be normal. Vehicles use a bit more fuel just to warm up and rolling resistance is increased. Also, Winter additives to reduce emmissions in some areas don't help miles/gallon.
If you always track your mileage and that's a good idea, check on the usual things that are well known to matter like tire pressure, in proper tune (air filters matter quite a bit) and carrying extra weight counts as well.
With a vehicle that runs as well as expected and has it is worth noting this. I personally can't count for any local use as there is no pattern and multiple stops factor in greatly. If you have a regular route of use and have noticed this then what are the # you have noticed? 10% for cold weather would not be unusual,
T
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