1997 Ford Aspire Owner's Manual - Page 182

3. After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and record the final odometer reading. Divide the total number of miles that you have driven by the total number of gallons that your vehicle has used. In metric, multiply the number of liters used by 100 and divide the answer by the number of kilometers traveled. This will give you the number of liters used per 100 km. 4. Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport Canada (TC) 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. Improving Fuel Economy Fuel economy is affected by a number of variables which can reduce efficiency. You can improve fuel economy by understanding these variables and minimizing their effect. The following decrease fuel economy: u Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance u Excessive speed u Rapid acceleration and excessive speed u Driving with your foot on the brake u Sudden stops u Using speed control in hilly terrain u Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories 180