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Old 01-23-2013, 12:21 PM   #18 (permalink)
Miller88
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NY state
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XJ Cherokee - '00 Jeep Cherokee Sport
90 day: 12.96 mpg (US)

FoFO - '11 Ford Focus SE
90 day: 36.78 mpg (US)
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I'm not sure if my commute qualifies as "short" or not - 8 miles.

The problem is my Focus can't come up to temperature. I coast down hill for about a mile, then hop on the interstate for the rest of the drive. Part of it is 45 through the city, then back up to 60 or so.

This last week has been SUPER cold. By the time I'm getting to work, I'm finally getting some mild warmth (not even heat) out of the car.

The thermostat is good but this car just does NOT make enough heat.

If the car was out of warranty, I have a few things I'd like to try.
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