MPG FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 10.G Owners Manual

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Running Out of Fuel
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NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
modern powertrain components.
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You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
[SV11600( ALL)05/95]Calculating Fuel Economy
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Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle, and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K).
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Do not calculate fuel economy during your
vehicle's break-in period. This would not be an
accurate estimate of how much fuel your vehicle
will normally use.
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To calculate fuel economy:
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1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the
initial odometer reading.
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2. Every time you buy fuel, record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
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3. After at least 3-5 tankfuls, fill the fuel tank
and record the final odometer reading.
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4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy:
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English: MPG = (total miles driven)v
(gallons used)
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Metric: L/100k = (liters used)v
(100 kilometers)
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Update:Mon Feb 19 10:46:54 1996