Gas Mileage
The Lancer GT's gas mileage maxes out at an EPA-estimated 31 mpg on the highway — a number that was merely average even back when this Lancer generation was introduced. The smaller, more efficient 2.0-liter is rated 34 mpg on the highway, which is still a ways off from the segment's 40 mpg benchmark. The manual-transmission GT rates 22/31 mpg city/highway, and the CVT automatic is rated 23/30 mpg.
A Mazda3 sedan with automatic transmission and the efficient SkyActiv engine option is rated 28/40 mpg. The automatic Focus sedan is 27/38 mpg.
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Flooded engine
If the engine has become flooded during starting, first operate the starter for
5 to 6 seconds while fully depressing the accelerator pedal, then start the engine
without depressing the accelerato ...
Operating hints
(1) Do not let the clutch slip (vehicles with a manual transmission only) and
do not increase the engine speed more than necessary when starting. (2) Be sure
that the driving speed does not exce ...
Jacking up 4-wheel drive vehicles
Warning
► Do not crank the engine while jacking up the vehicle.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the vehicle may roll off the jack. ...