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How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 8:59:17 AM

Stangman106

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Ive been reading around these forums, and i see how some fellow MF'ers get 200+ in one tank =| Am i the only one that barely reaches 150 miles in ONE tank? Should i get this checked out?

I Live in Miami, Florida if it helps...

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 9:39:19 AM

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Sounds like you got a problem. Last roadtrip I took a year ago, I calculated getting 300 miles on a full tank. That was before I got my CAI/tune also. Car was completely stock at that point too. I'm making another trip in 3 weeks, so we'll see what she runs now

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 9:40:42 AM

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What are your driving habits? Obviously a leadfoot is going to get less miles out of a full tank, so if that is your problem it explains your lack of good fuel economy.

Florida...do you keep your a/c on a lot? Not like that would totally kill your mpg, but it doesn't help.

Do you take a lot of short trips? Do you idle at a standstill for long intervals?

As you can see, some questions should be answered before deciding if there is a problem with the car or not.

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 9:42:40 AM

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i live in FL and i get a little less than 300 miles to a full tank

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 9:47:25 AM

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I wouldn't say I have a lead foot, but I tend to get on her at least once a day for fun. I only run my AC when it's at least 80 degrees. I love having my window down cruising

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 9:49:53 AM

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I DID Notice, last time I was in Boca that my mpg SUCKED when travelling from Hillsoro Blvd -> West Palm area, might be plain bad gas down there

On the way down there... 645 miles (and a lead foot), I did it on 2 tanks of gas with some to spare

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 9:56:39 AM

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That's key too! Often bad gas = bad mileage. I ALWAYS use Chevron.

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I DID Notice, last time I was in Boca that my mpg SUCKED when travelling from Hillsoro Blvd -> West Palm area, might be plain bad gas down there

On the way down there... 645 miles (and a lead foot), I did it on 2 tanks of gas with some to spare

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 10:53:06 AM

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I usually get at least 300 out of a tank

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 11:05:50 AM

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Yea 150 on a full tank seems wayyyy off. Thats like AC on full blast MPG right there LOL. From where I am, I can get to Los Angeles and back with a full tank...I think LOL

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 11:13:09 AM

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That's only about 9 mpg. You've got some kind of problem. I'd take it to someone.

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 11:33:38 AM

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I usually get around between 300 - 315 on the highway and that is with a heavy foot

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 11:48:29 AM

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I get about 275 a tank. I do about half city half freeway everyday though.

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 11:57:33 AM

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I do mostly city, and highway once a week to see my fiancee...

But, i drive like a grandma...and i need to fill up once a week and the best i have gotten on ONE FULL tank is ~280 (To Disney.. from Miami to Orlando 234 miles away had to fill up THAT day after we went to disney) =|....wow you guys, i think am going tomorrow to Ford full of complaints lol...First my steering sounds like someone is knocking under my car, my cars steering wheel vibrates when i brake, and i listen to music with rattling on the right door panel =| and now this...

....Free GT500 please?

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 12:45:25 PM

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I usually get a bit more than 300 miles on a full tank, and that's when I'm my usual leadfooting self. I usually fill up with premium too...

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 1:49:38 PM

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Took my car to Ford today since i got tomorrow off from work...Hopefully it gets fixed ill keep you all updated...

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 3:30:27 PM

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I normally get like 210 mpg and its about 400 mi home but i have to drive with the defrosters on normally and the speed limits like 65-70. So i dont know if thats good or bad lol.

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 3:42:23 PM

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Wow, looks like the MPG really varies all over the board, I am envious of you guys that get like 300 to a tank. I average about 260, and that is till it is about 20 miles left to the whole tank.

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 3:42:52 PM

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quote:

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I normally get like 210 mpg and its about 400 mi home but i have to drive with the defrosters on normally and the speed limits like 65-70. So i dont know if thats good or bad lol.

you mean 210 in ONE tank lmao, if its 210 MPG, care to trade?

Yeah the guy at Ford said i have a serious problem and it will get looked at, hopefully tomorrow i will pick her up with 210 MPG...=P

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 9:27:22 PM

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I usualy get around 350 miles per tank in stock trim except for the 17s which should lower my mpg...my car must be a freak?

And I use regular gas.

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RE: How many miles in one tank? - 3/27/2008 10:09:01 PM

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I usually average about 290 miles per tank with both city and highway driving. Although I do not have a lead foot I still usually gun it once a day just for kicks.

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