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I've owned my 2004FX35 AWD with sport package for almost 6 years now and currently have about 80500 miles. Very happy with it and has not given me any problem except for the gas mileage consumption. I used to average 16 MPG but now it's down to 14 MPG. Tires are Bridgestone Dueler Alenza H/L (275/45/20) inflated to 34 PSI and used full synthetic (5W30) every 7500 miles. Does anybody have any recommendation to improve gas consumption? Any advise is appreciated.
The regular gas works fine..no pinging. Will the lower octane damage the engine?
Do the math. If you use 1000 gal/yr and pay $0.30/gal more for premium over regular, that is only $300/yr. Why would you want to use low octane fuel that may cause deposits to build faster in your $45K automobile? In addition, I believe I get slightly better MPG using premium than mid-grade. It just doesn't seem cost efficient to use a non-recommended fuel grade.
Do be careful with brakes, if in doubt get a second opinion from a brake shop. I'm not a professional mechanic - but I do work on my own cars. Just sayin...
Cost was $330..to replace pads / cut rotors.
Seems high...anyone have a price to compare to (in the northeast)?
G
Since posting I have done some research. Googling "brake fluid flush" turns up a number of hits. Apparently, most manufacturers US and foreign, including Ford, but not GM, now recommend a brake fluid flush every two years or 30K miles. The reasoning is glycol-based fluids absorb water over time promoting corrosion and lowering boiling point. Modern ABS systems do not tolerate the rust well. Also, engine compartment temps are much higher today than in the past, which can exacerbate fluid degradation. Several references say brake fluid flushes are mandatory in many European countries.
Thanks.
Tony
I am not hard on a car but here are a couple of the things that have gone wrong.
Replaced the driver seat that broke (frame cracked, I am not that big)
Sunroof broke
Rear wiper replaced
All 4 bearings went. My guess is they did not size them properly for the 20" wheels.
Replaced all 4 rotors and calipers twice due to rusting (I just received an estimate of $2500.00 to repair)
The gas gauge works intermittently (they want $300 to replace)
Tie rods went bad.
Heat shield on muffler rattles and had to be removed.
Go into it with your eyes open if you decide that this is the car for you. When I replace it I am going with a Jeep as my old Grand Cherokee cost me much less to keep running.
If it is 50 degrees or warmer it will either stutter a bit and then start or start normally. Or if the engine is warm from a previous drive in the past few hours the problem does not occur. But if the temp dipped overnight it may take 3 attempts to start.
Do you find it to be tied to the outside temperature as well?
I had my battery tested today, and it did need replacement. Pep Boys said that it had been leaking. Since it was not actually dead yet they said that is why it did not have the classic "click, click" sound when it wouldn't turn over.
Anyway, looking forward to starting up the first time even in the cold
Anyone out there had this problem and had it fixed successfully?
Note: The next 03 FX35 had 70k @ 17k.
Yes from all the post it seems that most if not all love the FX, I am a little scared of the mileage but I'm going to take it for a drive. So it seems the FX likes speed and to be driven.
The next FX for sale in my area is $16.9K with 70,000 miles, far different price but I think the FX at $9000 with the mileage may be a good value.
Again Thanks
The warning lights beep and flash on the dashboard for no reason. The traction control, iba, lane departure warning and a few other lights turn on and stay lit. Id think its a short circuit but its not kicking off a diagnostic code and dealer cant find.
If i restart the car the lights go off but it happens again. The car drives ok though i dont know if the shorted out features are operating when lit.
Dealer is clueless and makes ip stories saying they "reset " the computers and other nonsense.
Any ideas?
Is their anyone else out there having the same problem? Need to decide what my next action should be?