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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Bellbird park
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basically, my au3 forte
has been getting close to 500kms to a tank of petrol for the last couple of months, i dont take much notice of what i put in it, e10/95, doesnt seem to matter which, no significant difference. but the last two tanks of fuel ive struggled to get 250/300, both tanks were from seperate servos. its running as averagely has it ever has. its always had a weird miss at idle, and sometimes its a bit lazy off the mark, but its been like that since i got it so i doubt that its the cause. really the fuel economy was one of its few redeeming qualities... without that i doubt it will survive much longer. any ides on possible causes? |
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Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
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Have you changed your normal routes?
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
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all the usuals - coils, plugs, leads etc. Maybe 02 sensors. AU's are a fickle bloody thing, they seem to let go with no warning.
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ROCKING THE EL FUTURA
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: HOW DARE YOU
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clean the throttle body change plugs and leads also clean the air filter.
its letting you know everything needs a clean.
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BA MK11 XR8 ENFORCER NOW SADLY GONE My build that was http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11267696 ENVI BA XR6T BUILD THREAD..http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11345961 TAKEN BY THE EX NOW A EL FUTURA EB MONTY NOW IN THE SHED BACK IN THE E-SERIES THREAD DIGGEr |
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ROCKING THE EL FUTURA
Join Date: Nov 2008
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here you go
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...9&postcount=43 http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...2&postcount=48 clean these first mate i used to do it every month as routine and never stopped getting the 500's to the tank..
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BA MK11 XR8 ENFORCER NOW SADLY GONE My build that was http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11267696 ENVI BA XR6T BUILD THREAD..http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11345961 TAKEN BY THE EX NOW A EL FUTURA EB MONTY NOW IN THE SHED BACK IN THE E-SERIES THREAD DIGGEr Last edited by au11futura; 29-10-2011 at 11:55 PM. |
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ive been meaning to throw some new discs and pads at it for ages now, has that dreaded warped disc steering wheel shimmy, so i might just order new plugs and leads/coil at the same time, spend a weekend doing some maintenance on the old slapper. |
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Everyone starts off with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the experience bag before the luck bag is empty. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Start a new career as a bus driver Rides: FG2 XR6 stock at this stage but a very nice ride xc 4 DOOR X CHASER 5.8 UNDER RESTO |
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sounds like a replacement is in order then. have a look at this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-Falc...item231599e1c9
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Was this problem fixed?
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