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1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 4.6 SIG ***AVERAGE MPG 10.4!!!!***
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StankinLankin88
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Dec 12, 2009, 7:29 PM
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1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 4.6 SIG ***AVERAGE MPG 10.4!!!!***
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I just want to know how to increase this number. I'm due for a tune up, but what else might i try or replace to increase my mpg??? I live in Chicago so gas is pretty pricey. Thanks.
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Sidom
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Dec 12, 2009, 7:35 PM
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Re: 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 4.6 SIG ***AVERAGE MPG 10.4!!!!***
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Well you definitely want to keep up on the maintance items, letting those go can kill your fuel economy. Simple things like correct air pressure in the tires and correct wheel alignment help more than people realize.
Of course we're talking about a 95 Lincoln here. These car aren't know for their gas mileage. You may be able to do a little better but not much... It's a big car.
(This post was edited by Sidom on Dec 12, 2009, 7:36 PM)
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Hammer Time
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Dec 12, 2009, 8:30 PM
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Re: 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 4.6 SIG ***AVERAGE MPG 10.4!!!!***
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How about fixing the slipping transmission and collision damage from your other post?
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 13, 2009, 1:19 AM
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Re: 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 4.6 SIG ***AVERAGE MPG 10.4!!!!***
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Trans slipping and proper tune as as already said. If really slipping fluid color would show it. What type of driving? stuck in traffic a lot no car is going to do well. I also believe sythetic oil really does help a bit too!
These cars are capable of about 27 if steady easy on just highway! Is it running well? IMO if trans is truly slipping you will have to check that out and fix it as slipping it isn't long before an overhaul. Take any extra weight out that you don't really need too,
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StankinLankin88
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Dec 13, 2009, 10:54 AM
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Re: 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 4.6 SIG ***AVERAGE MPG 10.4!!!!***
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I did fix the front end, i just gotta get that trans cooler. as i mentioned damage did not reach the radiator luckily as well as the tune up.But how much would the tune up actually raise the average mpg? any other ideas? I was also thinking of replacing the maf sensor, since it wouldn't be to heavy on the walllet. Thx.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Dec 14, 2009, 7:01 PM
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Re: 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 4.6 SIG ***AVERAGE MPG 10.4!!!!***
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Stan; So many things can affect fuel economy. Is the engine getting up to operating temperature? It should be running at a minimum of 195F. (thermostat) If it is running too cool, it will run rich. Tire pressures? Air filter? Any trouble codes? Take it to a shop that can check the exhaust emissions. You want to see less than .50% CO at idle and cruise (.10 would be better), 14+ % CO2. Cleaning the injectors (which should be done every 40K) would help. btw, this is done with a machine, not the snake oil you buy in a can.
Loren
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re-tired
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Re: 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 4.6 SIG ***AVERAGE MPG 10.4!!!!***
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The guys are right. just for comparison my 97 wife's continental 4.6L gets avg 26 highway 18 city and she's no pokey . Regular tuneups , not just a set of plugs. are needed to get these numbers.Bear in mind your car is a bit heavier less aerodynamic.
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