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gas mpg question - scubadiver - 03-05-2012
Hi everyone this is my first post but was wondering on the gas mileage with my new 2012 sel focus. My old car was a 1997 Saturn I was getting about 40 mpg in the winter and in the summer getting up to 47 mpg, when it was new it was getting up to 52mpg. So my 1 of 2 questions is why with all the technology why are we still way under even 55 mpg. I know with only just under 4000 kms I am only getting 30.8 mpg average( this is in march weather ) I am not a hard driver in throttle or braking. 2nd what are you getting for mpg?
RE: gas mpg question - Mystake - 03-05-2012
Winter gas blend, 10% ethanol, your right foot, turning the defroster on = turns the A/C on, the focus probably weighs more than your saturn did (cause 1. its not made of plastic), low tire pressure.
all factors that play into it.
Now, go write a proper introduction in the New Member forum and post pictures of your car.
if you want 50+ mpg go get a prius. if you wanna have some fun keep the focus.