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Scott Arnold reacted to a post in a topic: 1400 mile ramblings
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Scott Arnold started following 1400 mile ramblings and 2014 FFH Issue thread: MFT, Sync, add your own!
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I just wanted to post some observations on how my break-in period was coming along. I would like to know if your break-in period was similar or if I am way off the mark. I drove a Prius for 3 years and believe I have a handle on how to drive a hybrid. By the way, in the Prius I could set the cruise on the interstate on 80, my tank average was 38-44 depending on the weather. I realize that the Fusion is a larger and more luxurious car, but the average gas mileage is pretty low. My last two tanks averaged 30-32. With that said, I'm glad I made the trade and like the Fusion a lot more. It is so much more of a car! -Driving up any hill or any acceleration I get 20-22 MPG. (just trying to stay at 65 also). -Interstate driving at 65 gets 33-35 MPG. One lucky day I got 45 MPG. -The coach says I am doing good in all three areas. I can max them out and still get 30-35 MPG (???) -It seems to get better mileage without ECO Cruise. -EV+ kicks in about 1/2 mile from my house. -Interesting thing is my phone (Samsung Mega) is not on the compatibility list for MFT, but after I upgraded my firmware it works great for phone functions. It does not work for media but that's ok because I don't use that feature. The MPG has me a little shaken and I'm still trying to figure out how to improve it.
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hybridbear reacted to a post in a topic: Fuel gauge and check engine light
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Update. Went to the dealer and they gave me a rental car. They called later and told me that it is the fuel sending unit and that they will get one, test it and give me a call later in the week - it is the New Year holiday... I'm just glad they are working on it and I have something to drive in the mean time. Thanks, Scott
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I broke the cardinal rule and bought a car last night that had a check engine light on. It is a 2014 Titanium. The service manager said it passed diagnostics and he could not find the issue so he reset the check engine light. He said it was saying, "that there was too much gas in the tank." By the time the car was washed and brought up front the light was back on. I took the car home intending on bringing it back in to get fixed next week. About 40 miles into my trip home I went from having a near full tank to empty. I was warned that I was running out of gas, so I stopped and fueled up. I could only put in 2 Gal. The indicator still said I was empty. I drove it home. I found some discussion about using the funnel to "reset" the non-gas-cap. I inserted and removed it several times, started the car and after driving about a mile the check engine light went off and the fuel indicator showed FULL! Today I drove approximately 50 miles and the check engine light came on and the fuel gauge once again went to empty. The car drives fine even though it says that it is empty. I tried the funnel trick again but no change. Anyone know of a cause of any other "tricks"? I can't get off work till Tuesday to take it in. Thanks, Scott