1998 Ford Cougar Thanks Jacobandnickolas 2 5 V6 Getting 4mpg Whats Wrong Just

1998 FORD COUGAR
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thanks Jacobandnickolas My ford cougar 2.5 v6 is getting 4mpg whats wrong with it just got a new MOT help iv been looking at it all day and i cant find any leeks and the light is not on do u think i should unplug the battery and start fresh or should i get a new fuel regulator or do u think its compensating for something all this started when i picked up my car from mot and had the brakes all dun
Nov 15, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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That is really poor mileage. You can try to reset the computer to see if that helps. Other than that, a tune up could help, check to make sure the catalytic converter isn't plugged, check fuel pressure...
Nov 15, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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