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Old 01-07-2013, 11:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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100,000 hypermiles

Well, after 4+ years, I finally reached a milestone. 100,000 miles, 244 fill-ups, 40.77 mpg lifetime average.
1999 Ford Escort ZX2 Gas Mileage (My ZX2) - EcoModder.com
Still going strong. Winter sux.

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Old 01-08-2013, 08:18 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Congrats. Pretty impressive from an escort.
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Old 01-08-2013, 10:02 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Yeah pretty good , i bought a 98 LX last winter and used it all summer, was getting around 41 till the cool weather hit , now about 38 , , does yours have a rear spoiler and any help with FE advice on your model.
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Old 01-08-2013, 12:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Great Job MooreComp!

I really like how your fuel log clearly shows how bad winter suks...
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Old 01-08-2013, 01:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 01-08-2013, 05:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Yeah pretty good , i bought a 98 LX last winter and used it all summer, was getting around 41 till the cool weather hit , now about 38 , , does yours have a rear spoiler and any help with FE advice on your model.
Thanks. Yes, it does have the spoiler. I removed it for a few tanks a year or so ago but it made no noticeable difference so I put it back on. Check Tygen1 for tips on the ZX2, he is the king of this model.

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