... that in ... In Virginia, hybrids (including the Escape) are currently allowed to drive in the HOV lanes, provided they have a VA "Clean Special Fuel ...
Oh, yes, I know, i hope you didnt think I was asking so I could be lazy. I was asking because my husband is a home inspector which keeps him driving all over...
Eaglelion - No way you are lazy! You are trying to help support your family by opening options. There are so many variables on whether owning a hybrid would...
I didn't mean to imply you were lazy. (oops). I realize not everyone can use mass transit. I can only use it 1/3 of the time (rotating shifts) so the rest of...
... Want to discuss "full hybrids"? ;-) Over on the prius list, they're discussing whether 10W-30 can be used. The answer is "no" because it will cause idiot...
Troy Heagy
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Mar 3, 2005 3:44 pm
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Gasoline prices are about to spike much earlier than last year. Here in California they now average about $2.25 for the cheapest 87 Octane. That is an increase...
I don't think that any warning lights would come on BUT I do think that the thicker oil would lower your mileage somewhat. Thicker oil=more friction=lower...
Group, Has anyone read my hack for the defroster question? I have done a little test of it and it works OK. The hack: add a vacuum 'tee' to the vacuum supply...
5w20 is the reccomended oil for the Escape Hybrid (and all other late model Ford engines). Oil must meet the Ford 930-A spec for warranty purposes, only 5w20...
... Correct. The car runs just fine with it, though 5W30 is preferred. By the way, there are some hybrids that require 0W20... which is far from commonly...
... Oops, let's correct this mis-statement. I don't know of ANY car, hybrid or otherwise, that *requires* the 0w-20. 0w-20 is *preferred* in those hybrids,...
... With so many varities of hybrids available, including the upcoming remodel of Civic-Hybrid. There is absolutely no excuse for the lack of a document...
Thanks J. I guess I should have asked first but I fwd. your hack on to the Ford Hybrid Engineers as a possible fix for 2006. Good thinking and if you retro...
Since I live in a desert area where during the summer the daytime temperature goes over 120 degrees, I have used, in the past, a higher number grade oil during...
I think more people need to hear about (and invistigate) the ev1.org vigil! Everyone should go out and buy some window paint (shoe polish) and write EV1.ORG...
I wanted to share some info with all of the group as to what oils to use. The best viscosity iol to use is whatever is recommended for your vehicle. Group, A...
The Ford Motor Company has requested feedback from Escape Hybrid Owners and those who have had experiences with dealers in shopping for the 2005 Escape Hybrid....
On this forum I have seldom heard any complaints about the front or back seats in the Ford Escape Hybrid. My wife is 4 feet, 11 inches, and I am over 6 feet...
The front seats are not as comfortable as those in our previous car (2000 Volvo V70XC). They can be adjusted to provide reasonable comfort but I do experience...
My impression from the dealer I purchased from is they knew some things, but not a lot, and some of what they knew was incorrect, even though the correct info...
I have read a couple of reviews where the reviewer complained about the seats. I don't find them unconfortable, they are not as comfortable as my crown vic's...
Seat comfort is a big issue for me. I routinely spend 5 hours at a time driving to my mountain cabin. Driving comfort was the number one priority on my...
I've mentioned this previously, but here it is again. Waterford Ford in Manteca, CA asked for $10,000 above MSRP at the moment of delivery, even though I had...
