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Question posted by dezaraethefivestarbytch on October 6th, 2014

How Many Mpg Does A 1998 Ford Contour Get When Low On Fuel

How many miles once gas light comes on

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on October 6th, 2014 2:13 PM

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