Maintenance and Specifications
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Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
FillingthetankforFFVequippedvehicles
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these two. For best results it is
recommended that you do not add less than 5 gallons of fuel when
refueling. Observing this precaution will avoid possible hard starting
and/or deterioration in drivability during warm up.
Calculating fuel economy
1.
Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in kilometers or miles).
2.
Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters
or gallons).
3.
After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4.
Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5.
Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Calculation 1:Multiplylitersusedby100,thendividebytotal
kilometerstraveled.
Calculation 2:Dividetotalmilestraveledbytotalgallonsused.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
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Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
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Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
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2003
Explorer(exp)
OwnersGuide(post-2002-fmt)
USAEnglish(fus)
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| Model Year | 2003 |
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