Same.
440 miles using all of the tank is only 36.6mpg; that would be easily achievable in the 1.8 Focus with sensible driving on a run.Bear in mind that my distance-per-tank was to when the fuel light came on. That is supposed to be with 5 litres remaining, but on two occasions I ran much further than should have been possible, so I suspect the light comes on with more like 8-10 litres left.
Chris
Yep, early cars had a vent and an opening for the washer low warning. If you fill the bottle to the brim, the first 1/2 litre or more just pours out when you drive. The TSB was to close off the hole for the level switch, and it helps a bit.
I removed the bottle, and fitted a short length of 1/2" hose to the vent, effectively raising its height. This worked perfectly.
My '03 car doesn't suffer with the problem, so I thought the problem was fixed on facelift cars.
Chris
Interesting I might have a go at that when the weather cheers up.
I have this odd problem, well annoyance when I press the gas pedal I kinda of hear/feel a springy noise haven't had a chance to have a look as it been raining hard. Hope its nothing worrying.
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