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#12 of 59 Gas Mileage. by waggiecam Mar 31, 2007 (10:18 pm)
I have a 1997 Ford Taurus that is only getting an average of 14 miles to the gallon. I was going to replace the coil, plugs, and wires since the power is really going downhill as well. Do you all recommend that I replace those three items or what should I replace to boost my power and gas mileage? Also when I am idling or just start my car I have to at times rev my engine to keep it from stalling. Replies to this message: pilotcar_doug (Aug 23, 2008 7:01 pm)
#13 of 59 Great Mileage by gman23 Apr 06, 2007 (6:13 am)
I have an '04 SES with the DuraTec and get great mileage. The best I've gotten is just over 33...driving 55-60 back and forth to work on interstate but a little town driving. I consistently get over 28 and this spring without A/C been getting 30. I don't push it hard which makes a big difference. Replies to this message: trick29392 (Jun 26, 2007 10:51 pm)
#14 of 59 Re: Great Mileage [gman23] by trick29392 Jun 26, 2007 (10:51 pm)
Replying to: gman23 (Apr 06, 2007 6:13 am) Any good easy to find additives anyone would recommend to help the mpg on a 2002 Sable? It's pretty poor, but then again I'm not expecting amazing performance I drive it pretty hard.
#15 of 59 1997 Taurus by vito98103 Jun 28, 2007 (6:55 pm)
My '97 has 130,000 miles and I regularly get 28-30 mpg on the highway, 24 overall. Getting 18-20 means something is very wrong: ARCO gas? (run a bottle of Techron through it - then Chevron regular), air filter, tire pressure, cheap oil? It's a nice car -- comfortable, good mileage and reliable and not expensive to buy or own (if I want to go fast I'll fire up the Ducati and suck the paint off just about anything on 4 wheels) - it's just a good basic car - no complaints
#16 of 59 Depends by jmn1 Aug 21, 2007 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: mdhtter256 (Jan 15, 2007 10:54 am) I had a 99 Sedan, which got 9 MPG city.   My 2001 SES Sedan gets 20/23, which, is not very good in my opionion.
#17 of 59 2008 Taurus and Sable by thegraduate Oct 29, 2007 (12:43 pm)
Any new owners there to report back on real-world mileage with the new 3.5? Replies to this message: bobber1 (Oct 29, 2007 6:28 pm) thegraduate (Oct 29, 2007 7:03 pm) desertrat5 (Nov 03, 2007 3:16 pm) and 5 more...
#18 of 59 Re: 2008 Taurus and Sable [thegraduate] by bobber1 Oct 29, 2007 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2007 12:43 pm) Mixed driving with 60% Hwy and 40% town, I'm averaging about 22 mpg. Road Trip with 100% hwy was in the 26 to 27 mpg range. Only 1,500 miles on the car so not broken in yet. Should improve I would think. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2007 7:03 pm) desertrat5 (Nov 03, 2007 3:16 pm) thegraduate (Nov 08, 2007 1:19 pm) 0311vn (Mar 04, 2008 12:19 pm) and 3 more...
#19 of 59 Re: 2008 Taurus and Sable [bobber1] by thegraduate Oct 29, 2007 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: bobber1 (Oct 29, 2007 6:28 pm) I'd hope so, since this is slightly below EPA. Thanks for your feedback, keep it coming! Replies to this message: desertrat5 (Nov 03, 2007 3:16 pm) thegraduate (Nov 08, 2007 1:19 pm) 0311vn (Mar 04, 2008 12:19 pm) coldcranker (Mar 09, 2008 6:47 pm) coldcranker (Mar 10, 2008 7:09 pm) desertrat5 (Jun 09, 2008 7:28 pm)
#20 of 59 Re: 2008 Taurus and Sable [thegraduate] by desertrat5 Nov 03, 2007 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2007 7:03 pm) We have an AWD Limited. With only 1500 miles on it we are running 17-20 in town and 23-25 on the road. I suspect it will improve some - the engine seems to still be loosening up and providing more power. Hopefully that will translate into improve mileage provided we keep our respective lead feet under control. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Nov 08, 2007 1:19 pm) 0311vn (Mar 04, 2008 12:19 pm) coldcranker (Mar 09, 2008 6:47 pm) coldcranker (Mar 10, 2008 7:09 pm) desertrat5 (Jun 09, 2008 7:28 pm)
#21 of 59 Re: 2008 Taurus and Sable [desertrat5] by thegraduate Nov 08, 2007 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: desertrat5 (Nov 03, 2007 3:16 pm) With AWD, those numbers sound right about where the EPA has them, I believe. The FWD version is listed at 18/28.

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