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#36 of 59 Re: True MPG [7milehi] by bobber1 Mar 29, 2008 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: 7milehi (Mar 29, 2008 7:57 am) Actually on my last tank, I was running right at 28 mpg with 3/4 of the tank burned, but then got into town with stop and go and it dropped down to about 26 by the time I filled up.   It looks to me like the warm spring weather is definitely helping. City driving sucks the mpg down fast. If you drove nonstop on the hwy, I think you'd see 28 pretty easy. Replies to this message: ronsmith38 (Mar 29, 2008 1:53 pm) jontyrees (Jun 05, 2008 11:56 am)
#37 of 59 Re: True MPG [bobber1] by ronsmith38 Mar 29, 2008 (1:53 pm)
Replying to: bobber1 (Mar 29, 2008 12:45 pm) I have only a little over 800 miles on my 2008 Sable, and am getting a little over 20 mpg with mostly town driving. These cars (Taurus/Sable) seem to be very sensitive to the "heavy foot" syndrome, especially around town. Consumers Report only got 12 mpg with their tested 2008 Taurus. The tester must have had a very heavy foot. Replies to this message: jontyrees (Jun 05, 2008 11:56 am)
#38 of 59 True highway MPG by 7milehi Apr 15, 2008 (9:20 am)
I rented a 08 Taurus SEL yesterday from Hertz. I proceeded to the nearest gas station to completely fill the tank even though it was showing full. After the 3rd auto cut-off and 2.4 gal. later I was sure I had a full tank. I then drove the Taurus for 171 miles and re fueled prior to returning the car. I again went to the 3rd auto cut-off when re fueling and it was 5.52 gallons added.   This gave 30.8 miles per gallon, needless to say I was impressed. 90% of those 170 miles were interstate driving at 70mph with no heavy acceleration at any time.
#39 of 59 2000 Taurus SES with 24 Valve Duratec by badgerfan Jun 03, 2008 (10:55 am)
Just returned from an over 4500 mile trip west from Wisconsin to Denver, Cheyenne, Salt Lake City, the Tetons, Yellowstone, the Black Hills and home.   Our 2000 Taurus with Duratec, for the whole trip averaged 27.6 miles per gallon. Best leg was just under 31 mpg across Wyoming. Worst was 24.5 which was mostly Denver city driving and a jaunt up to Central City. There was a substantial mix of stop and go siteseeing and semi-mountain driving, of course in and around Yellowstone and the Black hills. On the freeway legs of the trip, we generally kept speed at 70, though occasionally ran at 75.   The Taurus drove well, with no problems, and I am still pleased with it, now at almost 74,000 one owner miles.
#40 of 59 Re: True MPG [ronsmith38] by jontyrees Jun 05, 2008 (11:56 am)
Replying to: ronsmith38 (Mar 29, 2008 1:53 pm) "The tester must have had a very heavy foot. " - or he left the emergency brake on!   Couple k miles in here on a 2008 Taurus FWD Ltd, and I'm seeing ~22mpg in mixed city driving, (stretches of highway, some stop'n'go, some short trips around the 'burbs), 27.5mpg at 76mph on flat freeway, ~24mpg at 83mph on flat freeway. All with the a/c on - this is Texas and it's hot already.   I'd have to drive like I just robbed a bank to get 12mpg
#41 of 59 Re: 2008 Taurus and Sable [0311vn] by desertrat5 Jun 09, 2008 (7:28 pm)
Replying to: 0311vn (Mar 04, 2008 12:19 pm) Hi Al,   We bought the AWD because of the 2006-2007 winter here in the Springs. Of course we bought the after the winter was over and this past winter was not nearly as severe. So I don't have many words about AWD in the Taurus. Our other vehicle is a 2005 Lexus RX330 with AWD and I can say that during that bad winter I was very happy to have it.   I have two issues with the Taurus - one is the fuel economy even tho the car performs as advertised. The other is the driving position. I cannot find a position that is long term comfortable. If I get the seat and peddles adjusted for arm comfort my right leg is mashed agains the console. If I move the seat further aft to get my right leg comfortable then my arms become uncomfortable. A telescoping wheel would fix the problem.   Other than that the car is great - roomie, quiet, tight, responsive - and trouble free so far. So I have not had to test Phil Long's maintenance facilities for other than LOF etc.   Colorado Springs is a beautiful place - the air is relatively clean, the people are friendly, and the scenery is outstanding. But the wind does blow and it does get cold in the winter. And the other thing that most people don't realize - it is fairly far above sea level - we live at about 6700 feet. If you or yours has any issue with the heart or lungs - try it before you buy it!
#42 of 59 Re: True MPG [7milehi] by capella Jun 19, 2008 (8:06 pm)
Replying to: 7milehi (Mar 29, 2008 7:57 am) Yes, you can get 28 mpg with the Taurus.   We just got back from a 1200 mile road trip in Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. It was mainly highway driving at around 65 mph, but we also drove maybe 100 miles in cities, including some rush hour stop and go, and for a few hours we were driving over 70 mph in order to make a deadline. Had headwinds coming and going!   Even with all of that, we got 28.2 MPG for the trip. The car was very comfortable -- it's a fine highway cruiser with lots of room.   If you drive conservatively, 20-22 mpg in town and 30 mpg on the road is doable.
#43 of 59 Lack of telescoping steering column. by mschmal Jun 21, 2008 (7:37 am)
I hope the guy at Ford who made the decision to not have telescoping steering in the Taurus and the Focus is the one of the first to get laid off this summer.   The MKS has electric tilt/telescoping steering. I hope a manual telescoping will make it into the new Taurus.   Mark
#44 of 59 MPG by rogerb34 Jun 21, 2008 (7:17 pm)
87 Sable Vulcan 29 mpg freeway. 18 around town. 05 Sable Duratec 30 28/18. Vulcan is a 9.3/1 compression ratio. Means it won't efficiently use 93 octane. Duratec 05 is 10.5/1 and it will efficiently use 93 octane. Not worth the premium price. Duratec computer (PCM) will map timing for octanes 93, 89 or 87. MPG freeway depends on speed. Drag increases as the square of speed. Ex. 6 squared = 36, 7 squared = 49. Drive at or below limits will improve mpg vs warp. Inflate cold tires to cold tire AUTO manufactuer recommendations. MPG will vary seasonally due to use of ethanol in gasoline. E10 max unless FFV. Upstream oxygen sensors determine how much fuel is injected. They are consumables and should be changed at 100k miles or when mpg decays. 95 and newer OBDII may have two upstream of the cats and two downstream. Upstream are critical to mpg. I recently replaced upstream bank 2 (front) 05 Sable for $42. Bank 1 is difficult but I will do if necessary. Based on Car Chip voltage and fuel trim readings.
#45 of 59 Sable Gas MPG - Digital Readout vs Observed by ronsmith38 Jul 03, 2008 (2:53 pm)
One of the 2008 Sable reviews on this site by a new owner indicated the digital gas mileage read-out was about 4 mpg higher than what he calculated. Has anyone else experienced this on the Sable or Taurus? Replies to this message: bobber1 (Jul 06, 2008 7:37 am) capella (Jul 06, 2008 1:21 pm)

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