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ME_Andy · 11-16-2014, 01:19 AM

My 2000 Focus had a 13-some gallon tank but it could only use 11-some gallons in hot weather. It started sputtering for a few miles then died on a road trip to New Mexico. That was not a fun walk to a gas station.

If anybody can explain why, especially the hot weather part, I'm curious.

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ME_Andy Growin a stash Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin TX Posts: 817 Thanks: 416 Thanked 309 Times in 232 Posts	My 2000 Focus had a 13-some gallon tank but it could only use 11-some gallons in hot weather. It started sputtering for a few miles then died on a road trip to New Mexico. That was not a fun walk to a gas station. If anybody can explain why, especially the hot weather part, I'm curious. __________________ 2024 Chevy Bolt Previous: 2015 Nissan Leaf S, 164 mpge