In alt.autos.ford.focus John Cairns <jgcairns@-removethis-sbcglobal.net>:
> "Michael Heiming" <michael+USENET@www.heiming.de> wrote in message
> news:q00823-2nr.ln1@news.heiming.de...
>> Hi!
>>
>> Finally managed not to drive more then 100mph between filling up
>> fuel. Was mostly creeping with 70-85mph, 29mpg (8.1 l/100km) was
>> the result, (2l Zetec DOHC engine), had expected something
>> better. Usually get 25-27mpg (8.5-9.5 l/100km) without that much
>> care.
>>
>> What are your experiences?
> 5 speed '01 zx3, have just over 40k on it, been getting pretty much
> consistently 30 mpg., generally do 80-90 mph when feasible, mostly freeway
> driving with some city driving. Thing is, try to use the shift arrows even
> though I have a lead foot. Have no idea what the EPA rating for the vehicle
That's close enough to the 29mpg I got with a little care. The
usual 25-27mpg (8.5-9.5 l/100km) always contain a few km with or
near Vmax, then the engine starts guzzling and you can watch the
fuel gauge fall. ;(
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