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Replying to: mecheng1 (Dec 22, 2006 7:40 am) I purchased some husky mud flaps for Mariner Hybrid but the front ones did not fit...must return. I ordered Escape/Tribute types. Put Escape door sill guards all the way around and am very satisfied with their appearance. The vent shades called WeatherFlector Window Guards by WeatherTech have been installed. They go inside the channel rather than get glued to door painted surface. They look dynamite good. As for fuel mileage. Our MMH was getting fairly poor mileage at first. I guess it was because it had sat on dealers lot (lost on their inventory record) for at least 3 months. So battery needed charging. I've had to reprogram my driving habits. Learn the quirks of hybrid piloting, breaking, CVT attributes, and other details. At around 800 miles on odometer... I'm recording 30.5 MPG average ! Not too cotton picken bad for a 4WD SUV  I read that this will improve over the next few thousand miles  Thanks again.
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I usually let my tank get pretty empty before I fill up. But I've been noticing the fill up is only around 13 gallons, not 15. So, I decided to let the tank run dry. I put some gas in a can, and hit the road. After the gauge read 0 miles to empty it kept running for quite awhile. I chose a road for my test with plenty of shoulder space, and not a lot of traffic. When it finally died, I got a “Safely pull over now” message. I was still able to drive on battery once my speed was low enough. The final number was 477 miles, at 31.9 mpg. So, the mpg estimate displayed was correct 31.9 x 15 = 478 miles. The miles to empty are always off.
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Replying to: wilcox (Jan 10, 2007 1:00 pm)
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Replying to: 69driver (Jan 17, 2007 10:45 am) The same thought about testing had crossed my mind. I have a 5 gallon gas can...but...ain't got no time to burn. Thanks for results. |
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Replying to: KarenS (Jun 20, 2005 11:03 am)  29hwy/32city. I don't nail the gas pedal, haven't even floored it yet. I live in Indiana so it's colder weather right now ... mixture of hwy & city driving. Any thoughts, ideas, opinions? 
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Replying to: twooaks (Jan 30, 2007 4:06 pm) |
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First, read the fold out quick reference guide where it tells you how to maximize your fuel economy. You have to learn how to drive all over again. You can read back in this and other hybrid forums for tips on how to get the most fuel economy. Second, if you can garage your FEH during cold weather, this will help. Third, if you want to reduce your carbon footprint, consider purchasing a carbon offset. Ford is linked up with Terrapass. Ford/Terrapass Greener Miles Program Mark.
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Replying to: mschmal (Jan 31, 2007 4:48 am) Baloney. You are just paying $30 per year for what is primarily a sop to the conscience. The only real way to reduce carbon use is - wait for it - to reduce carbon usage in your lifestyle. Ride a bike, take public transport occasionally, drive a smaller vehicle (perhaps a hybrid), drive slower on the freeway, etc. |
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Actually it doesn't reduce your carbon use, it only makes you carbon neutral. Now if you purchased 2, then you would be reducing the carbon generated and you would be reducing your carbon useage. Try not to throw stones when you live in a glass house...you never know when someone else will return the favor. Mark.
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| Keep in mind you get much reduced MPG in cold weather. i ahve a '07 HEV FWD that I bought in August. In summertime temps, I was getting 36MPG, now in winter(in Michgan) I am getting 27MPG It does take about a month to figure out how to drive a hybrid | |
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