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Originally Posted by frankspinz
Great list ! I recently bought a 98 Escort Wagon automatic - cost less than 2000$ and is a bargain to insure. Uses half the fuel of my 4 X 4 - that I keep for outdoor & camping expeditions. I'm looking foreward to reducing my fuel consumption by applying the list to my driving & to my vehicle.
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Good luck with the new-to-you car. I owned a '97 Escort automatic wagon for seven years. Definitely a reliable and fuel efficient car, although I have to say my Civic thus far is better in virtually every way, generally much better. By driving 60 mph on the freeway I was able to get mileage in the mid to high 30's on mostly freeway trips, best was 37 mpg. And that was with hardly any modifications. I ran a lower grill block in the winter and it helped with engine temps, but be sure not to run it in anything close to warm temperatures, the engine and especially trans temps get pretty high. The one thing I do miss about that car was the utility of a wagon, the cargo space was amazing. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions, I might have an answer or two. Hope you like changing tie rod ends.
