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Old 02-08-2010, 01:32 AM
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Car: 2004 Ford Focus ZX3
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Originally Posted by Prophotog View Post
162K miles now
That's what I was looking for. Clean out the intake, it's probably NASTY inside.

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I bumped my pressures up to 40psi after I replaced the two rear tires.
That'll help, but that's REALLY high (and in my opinion, not safe... nevermind the uneven tire wear.

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Yes, I have a bad habit of downshifting when coming to a stop like I did in my BMW.
That's not a bad habit. If the engine is above 1200 RPM (I think that's the right number), and your foot is not on the loud pedal, the engine is not injecting fuel.

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I never drive above 75 MPH on my drive to work.
Try staying at about 65, or even 60 for a tank or so. You'll be AMAZED at how much more fuel it takes to maintain that extra 10-15 mph.
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