getnpsi |
05-12-2008 04:30 PM |
Hey everyone, Another new So Cal member
I purchased a 1995 ford aspire two months ago. With no tune up or any modifications on 2 full tanks and 3 half tanks it was in the low 30s mpg with no highway driving. Engine was heavy sludge under oil fill cap but these are my favorite used cars. she only had 109k miles. After adding new plugs filters and 150 less pounds, its at 38mpg corrected for the huge 80 seres tires I added. (speedo actually reads 8.9% off). I plan on sealing up the underside of the car and driving it the next few months as-is. I deliver pizzas so my routes are very inconsistant, and car isn't always at warm temps as each direction is 5 miles or less. I dont get on the highway with this car at all and when I do im generally not practicing any control of the accelerator. I think the first month of results are outstanding compared to my turbocharged 4 cylinder. I hope once i fix my dragging brakes and drive the car cleaner i can double the mpgs I get out of my Dodge SRT-4.
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