1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 245

Fuel Economy Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or liters Per 100 Kilometers (L/ 100K). Do not calculate fuel economy during your vehicle's break-in period. This would not be an accurate estimate of how much fuel your vehicle will normally use. To calculate fuel economy: I . Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer reading. 2. 3. Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons or liters) purchased. After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and record the final odometer reading. English: MPG = (total miles)/(gallons used). Metric: L/100K = (liters used) x 100/(total kilometers) Comparisons With EPA Fuel Economy Estimates EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests under simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actual conditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve the fuel economy shown. The following decrease fuel economy: Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance Rapid acceleration and excessive speed Driving with your foot on the brake Sudden stops Extended engine idling 243 4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel economy.