1999 Ford Contour Excessive fuel consumption

Tiny
Z28WILL0
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  • 1999 FORD CONTOUR
I have a 1999 ford contour with a 2.5l v6 with 127000 kms, and I am currently only getting apprx 300 kms to the tank. What could be causing the fuel to be used up so fast?
Saturday, April 14th, 2007 AT 3:51 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Try getting a major tune-up and change the oxygen sensor/s
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Saturday, April 14th, 2007 AT 4:01 PM
Tiny
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It could be a dirty air filter
incorrect ignition timing
low tire pressure or wrong tire
fuel injection sytem going bad
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2007 AT 1:00 AM

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