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#163 of 201 Re: 10 kmi oil change intervals - how do folks feel about this? [warlok2] by ekiehn Feb 25, 2008 (7:29 am)
Replying to: warlok2 (Feb 24, 2008 3:19 pm) I agree, the book says you can go 10K (depending on driving conditions). I have always followed the stated recommendations in my manuals for oil change intervals and have had no problems. My '98 Ford Windstar has close to 170,000 miles on it by following the manuals recommendations.   I do periodically do a visual inspection of the oil and so far it looks good (I know looks can be deceiving) but if I saw contamination or a serious degradation in the appearance I would change it sooner.   With my Windstar I typically go to those Quick change sites, but the Hybrid I do take to the dealer (doesn't cost much more but does take longer) but I figure the certified tech gets to look at it each time it comes in and more time than not he's tweaked something that has helped optimize performance (I guess I'm lucky on that front).
#164 of 201 Shown Mileage with actual mileage by girimurthy Mar 26, 2008 (10:54 am)
I have a quick question about the MPG shown in the car and the actual mileage I get by hand calculation.   In the below table the Avg. MPG is my hand calculation and the Given MPG is from the car. I reset all of them everytime I refuel. Why is there a difference between what is shown and the actual? Is there anything I am doing wrong?   Mileage Between Filing------------Gals filled------Avg. MPG---------Given MPG 401-------------------------------------------14.5-----------27.65517241--------- ----28 465.4----------------------------------------13.609--------34.19795723----------- --34.8 470.9----------------------------------------13.656--------34.48301113----------- --36 448.5----------------------------------------13.721--------32.68712193----------- --34.7 Replies to this message: mecheng1 (Mar 26, 2008 12:01 pm) bjcarter (Mar 26, 2008 3:35 pm) softpedal (Apr 07, 2008 9:35 am) supercub43 (Apr 12, 2008 4:06 pm)
#165 of 201 Re: Shown Mileage with actual mileage [girimurthy] by mecheng1 Mar 26, 2008 (12:01 pm)
Replying to: girimurthy (Mar 26, 2008 10:54 am) This phenomenon is well documented by many FEH owners (as well as owners of other vehicles from other mfrs). Your numbers are the most accurate...especially if you fill up at the same pump every time. The slightly higher mpg reported by the vehicle has to do with how the software is designed - Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) and such. I am not as concerned with an absolute number so I use the vehicle's numbers to compare tank-to-tank on a relative basis. Replies to this message: bjcarter (Mar 26, 2008 3:35 pm) softpedal (Apr 07, 2008 9:35 am) supercub43 (Apr 12, 2008 4:06 pm)
#166 of 201 Re: Shown Mileage with actual mileage [mecheng1] by bjcarter Mar 26, 2008 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: mecheng1 (Mar 26, 2008 12:01 pm) Fifty something dollars every 500miles isn't bad in the current market especially for a decent sized vehicle... Replies to this message: softpedal (Apr 07, 2008 9:35 am) supercub43 (Apr 12, 2008 4:06 pm)
#167 of 201 Re: Shown Mileage with actual mileage [bjcarter] by softpedal Apr 07, 2008 (9:35 am)
Replying to: bjcarter (Mar 26, 2008 3:35 pm) Just did a 300 mile trip from SoCal Pacific coast into Anza-Borrego desert interior crossing two mountains, and back again. Averaged 33.2 mpg on this journey, starting from about 27 mpg from just driving around OC traffic, mostly short hops. Not too bad from a 2 1/2 year old 2006 AWD FE Hybrid, with about 23K miles on it. The trick to keep decent mpg on long trips is to 'glide' rather than power full throttle. It makes for a nice driving experience too, not shy of going full speed limit, or over 70 either. Nice little SUV 4X4 wheeling in desert sandtracks too, at times outside GPS range. Fun!.
#168 of 201 Re: 5 Miles to work [mackris] by richquick Apr 12, 2008 (6:18 am)
Replying to: mackris (Jan 23, 2008 7:36 am) Dear mackris,   I am considering a new FEH and have wondered how the tax credit works. Can you give me some information about that?     Replies to this message: mikesba (Apr 12, 2008 9:47 am)
#169 of 201 Re: 5 Miles to work [richquick] by mikesba Apr 12, 2008 (9:47 am)
Replying to: richquick (Apr 12, 2008 6:18 am) It's fairly simple. You can find out from the IRS website, the current $$ amount of the Tax Credit. The credit is available only for a certain number of Ford escape Hybrids (for the 2007, the credit lasted until Ford sold 60K FEH's).   It is a Tax credit available only in the tax year of purchase. If you end up with little or no taxable income, then the credit isn't applicable for a refund or to use the next tax year. I found out the hard way....lol.   I bought my '07 FEH in July 2006. My credit was available for for my 2006 Tax Return and not in 2007.   I would keep checking the IRS website for Official Memo's which it issues at intervals to confirm the $$ amounts of the various auto credits and the number of vehicles each manufacturer has reported as sold for each model year.   Good luck
#170 of 201 Re: Shown Mileage with actual mileage [bjcarter] by supercub43 Apr 12, 2008 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: bjcarter (Mar 26, 2008 3:35 pm) I bought my 07 2 wheel FEH a year ago........during last summer the mpg settled in at around 36.2 and then during the winter dropped to about 34.2. In the last few weeks, it has steadily climbed and now is about 37.1.........I've seen as high as 37.2 I've doubled checked the figures when I fuel up and on average are very similar. It's the only car I own, besides an RV, by the way, I tow my FEH behind my RV and works great. I drive it to work 5 days a week and it's a round trip of about 65 miles, of which 15 or so are in town, and the rest freeway. I typically cruise at 60-62 mph on the freeway.......in the right lane with the truckers......put the cruise on, and relax.....no fighting traffic. In the first year, I've driven 20,000 miles, and I love the car......not one thing has had to be fixed on it.
#171 of 201 Just got 2008- not bad milage by jimt2 Apr 22, 2008 (4:09 pm)
Just had it 2 weeks so far- so its not 'broken in yet'- I drive from suburban nj to new york city or to bus or train stops daily. Its a mix of city and hilly highway. So far I have averaged 26 -27MPG. That is what I expected and better than my Honda CRV by 5MPG and better than the regular V6 Escape.... So I am happy with it. I went a week and used 1/2 tank of gas. My CRV, 1 week- 3/4 of a tank... Replies to this message: stevedebi (Apr 23, 2008 10:35 am) jimt2 (Jun 28, 2008 4:56 am) joseph85750 (Jun 28, 2008 6:27 am) and 1 more...
#172 of 201 Re: Just got 2008- not bad milage [jimt2] by stevedebi Apr 23, 2008 (10:35 am)
Replying to: jimt2 (Apr 22, 2008 4:09 pm) "Just had it 2 weeks so far- so its not 'broken in yet'- I drive from suburban nj to new york city or to bus or train stops daily. Its a mix of city and hilly highway. "   Is yours AWD or FWD? Replies to this message: jimt2 (Jun 28, 2008 4:56 am) joseph85750 (Jun 28, 2008 6:27 am) baysailor (Jun 28, 2008 10:29 am)

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