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Old 07-01-2009, 10:43 AM   #2 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard
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Hi,

Two things I would strongly suggest: get a ScanGauge II and do an upper grill block. Oh, and pump up the tires to the sidewall max -- increased coasting helps immensely. My wife had a 2000 Focus wagon with the 1.8L ZTEC and four speed automatic. You are off to a very good start!

The Focus wagon is a quite roomy car -- we went on a 2-week tent camping trip with our two kids, with just a Thule on the roof, and we still managed ~32mpg for the trip. Watch out for a leaky rear license plate light -- if this shorts, it takes out the headlights. Also, check on any recalls -- yours is a lot newer than my wife's but it can't hurt to ask.

Is any of the roof rack removable?
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