Originally posted by gilroynewball:
Each "cycle", each commute takes up one quarter tank.

Let's see... 14.5 gallons/4=3.625 gallons in one quarter tank.



A "quarter tank" judging by the gauge is pretty much useless because the gauge is calibrated and/or the tank is shaped so you go a LOT further on full to 3/4ths than you do from 1/4 to empty. If you're always stopping to fill up at the same point and going by the gallons on the gas pump it should be pretty accurate though. And in that case, 15mpg is atrocious. I drive almost exclusively in the city, rarely shift below 3500 rpm, go to WOT all the time, and still get about 21 mpg.

As for working on the V6, the rear O2 sensor is a b!tch, but the plugs/wires are actually more easily accessible than any car I've ever owned. Tuneups aren't too bad.

'99 Contour Sport V6 MTX