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#628 of 636 5 speed manual V/S Auto by hackattack5

Jan 09, 2012 (7:13 pm)

When I am going 70MPH my tach is at 3000 or just a hair over. Can someone with the 6 speed auto tell me what their tach reads at 70MPH? Just wondering

#629 of 636 Re: 3 months, still very happy! [sanfrandan] by hackattack5

Jan 10, 2012 (4:00 pm)

Replying to: sanfrandan (May 24, 2011 12:48 pm)
"The miles-to-empty gauge goes from 20 to 0 miles in about 5 miles. It's very consistent in it's error, so I can plan by it, but it's annoying all the same"
 
You do realize that at 20 miles to empty means that you have about a half gallon of gas left in your tank sloshing around. So drive 5 more miles and then go up and down hills and I guess it would read empty. I think Hummers are more accurate because when they say 20 miles left you still have 3 gallons left

#630 of 636 Re: 5 speed manual V/S Auto [hackattack5] by iamz

Jan 10, 2012 (5:32 pm)

Replying to: hackattack5 (Jan 09, 2012 7:13 pm)
About 2600 to 2700 rpm with the speedometer reading 70 mph. Our speedometers read high though. 70 is actually about 65 to 66 mph.

#631 of 636 Re: 3 months, still very happy! [hackattack5] by alltorque

Jan 11, 2012 (5:03 am)

Replying to: hackattack5 (Jan 10, 2012 4:00 pm)
As with all such devices it's an "Indicator" not an accurate gauge; same as a traditional analogue fuel gauge. With 20 miles to empty displayed an ascent or descent of a long steep hill could put you into an apparent run-out situation, even though there's maybe half a gallon still in the tank.
 
Half a gallon ! Come on guys, get sensible. Use the technology for it's intended purpose - an early warning device - not an absolute measuring device. If it annoys you, turn it off, (presumably you can on a Fiesta ? You certainly can on my Volvo).

#632 of 636 Re: 5 speed manual V/S Auto [iamz] by hackattack5

Jan 11, 2012 (3:18 pm)

Replying to: iamz (Jan 10, 2012 5:32 pm)
Wow that's a big difference. My 5 speed manual is at 3000 at the speedometer's 70MPH. I am getting 38 MPG this tank so I bet the auto trans can get in the 40s

#633 of 636 Re: 3 months, still very happy! [alltorque] by hackattack5

Jan 11, 2012 (3:20 pm)

Replying to: alltorque (Jan 11, 2012 5:03 am)
Or how about fill up with 50 miles left in the tank. I would be a nervous wreck if I took it down to 20 miles left.

#634 of 636 Re: All weather floor mats [hackattack5] by ahmadr

Feb 04, 2012 (8:18 pm)

Replying to: hackattack5 (Jan 05, 2012 7:35 pm)
You can find them cheaper. Google this (in quotations)
 
"OEM and Ford Racing parts-employee pricing"

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Feb 27, 2012 (3:01 pm)

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Mar 06, 2012 (11:43 am)

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