Fuel consumption?

Question

I have a 1997 ford escort estate 1.8. I have just done 200km town driving and have used 33 litres of petrol. This semms a lot to me -- is it ?

Answer 1

you got 17 miles per gallon of fuel. i would expect better from a 1.8 escort! Its over ten years old if its done high mileage it could be due for a major overhaul. do the basics first like a full service.

Answer 2

If it's all stop-start town driving, then yes, it seems about right to get 17mpg from a 1.8 petrol engine. My diesel gets 40 mpg on a run (50mpg if I stick to speed limits :-), but drops to 18mpg in town.

[edit] Just changed my mind :-)

a 1.8 petrol 1997 Ford Escort is listed as returning 26mpg in urban traffic :-

http://research.cars.uk.msn.com/autos/vi...

So, 18mpg is low. Have you left your handbrake on? :-)

Answer 3

I'd tell you if i could work out how far 200km is in REAL money!

Answer 4

With extremely high gas prices straining consumers pockets in recent months, it is only natural for people to wonder where all the money they pay at the pump goes..I install fuel saver on my car after i found this web site..

http://fuel-savermagnetic.blogspot.com/