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08-27-2008, 02:24 PM
hey all,
got my focus for a yr now... pleased w/ the ride, not so pleased about the fuel econ... looking for some cheap do it urself upgrades... and some tips... hope to get some advice from everyone. thanks! 
08-27-2008, 06:17 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-27-2008, 06:17 PM by Canadian ST.)
Hello and welcome to the site!
To get better gas mileage I would recommend shifting at around 3000rpm (not 6000rpm) ;) As for upgrades, air intake and exhaust.
[center]TEAM PITA⢠Don't settle for a wannabe, only accept the real deal.[/center]
08-27-2008, 10:01 PM
for fuel milege:
Synthetic oil changes,after every oil change put a bottle of injector cleaner in full tank of gas, change your fuel filter, depending on the year of your car you might need to change your spark plugs and wires, change your air filter(or replace it with K&N and just clean it after every oil change), make sure your tire pressure is good in your tires, as i heard on this site if your car is 5 speed you might need to change your tranny fluid but im still kinda "iffy" on that one
2002 Ford Focus ZTS (Gave it away)
125whp/129wtq 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX with JDM 6 speed 207whp/273wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 2)13.9@99mph 320whp/330wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 3) 352whp/360wtq Dynojet 13.3@106mph 2004 Ford F-150 Lariat 2008 Honda CBR600RR "Silver Bullet" R.I.P. 2009 Honda CBR600RR "To Punish & Enslave" 2001 Honda CBR F4i Stunt bike "Burn the Rubber, not your soul" 2013 China 90cc dirt bike 
08-28-2008, 02:35 AM
Welcome! :)
ZX4, ZX3, ZX5?
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++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2008 Mazda5 GS/Copper Red Mica/2.3 MZR 5AT/22% Tint ![[Image: 49951.png]](http://www.fuelly.com/sig-metric/49951.png) 2011 Ford F150 FX4 Supercrew/Race Red/3.5 TT EcoBoost 
08-28-2008, 02:43 AM
reldridge,Aug 27 2008, 12:35 PM Wrote:Welcome! :) Ahem ... ZTW, ZXW? Zetec /SPi /SVT? Year and km?
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P
2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P 2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come * New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
08-28-2008, 06:09 AM
ZX5 SES black w/ GFX appearance package... pretty much the thing i m most pleased w/ on my car haha..
ZTWsquared,Aug 27 2008, 12:43 PM Wrote:reldridge,Aug 27 2008, 12:35 PM Wrote:Welcome! :) 
08-28-2008, 06:15 AM
Welcome, tho I think he was talking about the different weight of the vehicals for your fuel eco.
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem. No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car 
08-28-2008, 08:23 AM
welcome
as for fuel economy, like nick said, synthetic all the way. from royal purple alone in my 07 i got another 20 km average on a tank. another thing is if you want economy, shift when the light tells you so, its there for that specific reason. and one other thing, get rid of that useless maintenance free stock air intake system and let it breath!! and have some fun with it along with way
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq 2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily 
08-28-2008, 08:55 AM
Wanna trade for some stock bumpers? They're more fuel efficient... :)
Welcome.
Sold:2001 SE 2.0L SPI w/60mm TB, Steeda Shorty Intake.
Active: 2007 SES Hatch, Motegi MR7 Rims with 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires, debadged, black painted calipers and drums, RS Knob, CFM Short Throw, Billet E-Brake, CFM Focus pedals, MBRP Exhaust, XCal2, FS Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars, Diamond Plate Floor Mats and Sills, Alpine MP3 Deck, Alpine V-Power 300w Amp, Pioneer IMPP Sub, AlpineType-S door speakers, VF Engineering Rear Motor Mount, F2 RS Spoiler, Tokico D-spec shocks, HTP Cross Brace, EBC Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Russell SS Brake Lines, RS Wheel, SVT Blue Seats, Vibrant 2.5" Race Highflow Cat, CFM UDP. Rear SVT bumper to come. Active: 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited TJ [LJ], Volant CAI, 32" BFG Mud Terrains, and a whole bunch of goodies. 
08-28-2008, 09:45 AM
Oscar The Grouch,Aug 27 2008, 06:55 PM Wrote:Wanna trade for some stock bumpers? They're more fuel efficient... :) Its true, way less drag. I'm sure he will even help switch them too ;)
[center]TEAM PITA⢠Don't settle for a wannabe, only accept the real deal.[/center]
08-28-2008, 03:15 PM
Hey guys... don't give a wrong idea to the guy about the community and it's members :)) He'll take off.
Hello and Welcome. Enjoy!!! :P 
08-29-2008, 04:04 AM
Welcome great Focus but i still don't understnd why pple choose to "quote" pple when its not allowed in this section
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08-29-2008, 04:07 AM
ZX3_2NV,Aug 28 2008, 02:04 PM Wrote:Welcome great Focus but i still don't understnd why pple choose to "quote" pple when its not allowed in this section Sh#t I didnt know that you couldn't quote in this section, thanks for the heads up.
[center]TEAM PITA⢠Don't settle for a wannabe, only accept the real deal.[/center]
08-29-2008, 04:52 AM
lol :lol:
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem. No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car |
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