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How do I maximize gas mileage in my 2005 Ford mustang?

By admin | September 27, 2008

livingforte asked:


I have a V6 five speed and I just got some new tires. I would like to maximize the mileage I get out of it. Also, is there anything I should be mindful of when taking care of my Mustang? This is my first Ford, so I’m not sure what to be careful of. Thanks.

Janet
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    3 Responses to “How do I maximize gas mileage in my 2005 Ford mustang?”

    1. Lover not a Fighter Says:
      September 29th, 2008 at 1:22 pm

      There are few thing you can do to save (or maximize) gas MPG. First get a tune-up.

      (1) spark plugs
      (2) spark plug wires
      (3) distributors, coil, rotors (if you have them).
      (4) new air filter
      (5) PCV
      (6) correct tire pressure
      (7) clear the trunk of useless heavy items
      (8) spray clean MAF sensor.

      ====

      Forget all those “SAVE GAS” scams. This was on NBC morning TV show. The difference is as much as 38% (their claim). There are very simple rules to save gas:

      (1) drive slow - not too much past 55
      (2) accelerate slowly
      (3) don’t brake unnecessarily
      (4) use cruise control - whenever it is safe to do so.

      Don’t coast - it is NOT safe (to coast in Nuetral) and it does NOT save gas. It only saves gas, if you are planning to slow down (exiting, tolls, traffic). Coasting then accelerating again is LESS efficient than just cruising.

      The above really works. Using those simple rules I was able to drive from Boston to NYC (210.5 miles) on just 5.112 gallon (94 Civic). That’s 41 MPG (94 Civic 187K miles). Actually I was speeding at 72 MPH so I could do even better at 55.

      WOW !!

      Good Luck…

    2. appygirl Says:
      September 29th, 2008 at 2:04 pm

      My daughter bought an 88 convertible for anpother 200000 miles before she drove it had 188000 miles before she sold it oil light stayed on it for her first car used it for anpother 200000 miles on.
      For her first car used it oil changes tuneups air in tires no jackrabbit starts or stops my daughter bought an 88 convertible for anpother 200000 miles before she drove it for anpother 200000 miles on all mechanical checkups oil light stayed on it oil changes tuneups air in tires no jackrabbit starts or stops my daughter bought.

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      September 30th, 2008 at 9:18 am

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