31.47 MPG

419.4mi, 13.325 gal @ $2.999 = 31.47 MPG

136,358 total miles. Shell on Bascom and Campbell.

34.11 MPG

454.8mi, 13.332 gal @ $3.199 = 34.11 MPG

135,939 total miles. Valero on Blossom Hill.

31.14 MPG

353.5mi, 11.352 gal @ $3.159 = 31.14 MPG

135,484 total miles. Mobil on Kooser at Blossom Hill.

Inflated Tires. Again.

135,456 total miles.

Got the low tire pressure indicator again, left rear tire pressure was back down to 29 PSI.

FRONT
38   36

29   36

I inflated all to 38 PSI. Last time it lasted about six weeks, 1000 miles. These tires were purchased four and a half years ago at 85k miles and were rated for 65k:
http://hybridescape.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-tires.html

I poked my head under the tire and believe I found the problem:

33.31 MPG

430.3mi, 12.919 gal @ $2.817 = 33.31 MPG

135,130 total miles. Mobil on Kooser at Blossom Hill.

31.41 MPG

405.5mi, 12.908 gal @ $3.099 = 31.41 MPG

134,700 total miles. Shell on Sequel Ave in Santa Cruz.

Inflated Tires.

134,340 total miles.

The low tire pressure indicator came on this morning, and I think it's the first time I've ever seen it. Left rear tire pressure had fallen to 29 PSI.

FRONT
35   35

29   35

I inflated all to 40 PSI. All reading were somewhat warm, as the car had recently been driven.

30.81 MPG

394.2mi, 12.796 gal @ $3.159 = 30.81 MPG

134,294 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.

30.54 MPG

416.2mi, 13.628 gal @ $3.239 = 30.54 MPG

133,900 total miles. 76 on Delaware in San Mateo.

31.42 MPG

418.5mi, 13.319 gal @ $2.969 = 31.42 MPG

133,484 total miles. 76 on Leigh at Southwest Expressway.

This tank was the return trip back home from LA.

28.90 MPG

331.5mi, 11.472 gal @ $2.679 = 28.90 MPG

133,065 total miles. Flying J on Frazier Mountain Park Rd.

This tank was a trip down I-5 to LA, in which I drove a bit faster than usual to make an appointment.

31.83 MPG

414.6mi, 13.025 gal @ $2.899 = 31.83 MPG

132,734 total miles. 76 on Union.

Added brake fluid.

132,389 total miles.

Got the low brake fluid warning again and had a fresh can of Johnsen's synthetic DOT-3 brake fluid handy. It didn't take the whole can, only about 8oz. Low brake fluid is common as the pads slowly wear.

Looks like I'm adding 8oz of brake fluid about every 10k miles lately, around once a year:
123,761 - http://hybridescape.blogspot.com/2016/09/3275-mpg.html
111,396 - http://hybridescape.blogspot.com/2015/05/added-brake-fluid.html
  94,747 - http://hybridescape.blogspot.com/2013/12/added-brake-fluid.html
  87,040 - http://hybridescape.blogspot.com/2013/04/added-brake-fluid.html
  63,995 - http://hybridescape.blogspot.com/2011/07/added-brake-fluid.html

Replaced engine and rear cabin air filters.

132,389 total miles.

Schedule for replacement of the engine air filter is every 30k miles (last replaced by the dealership at 96,691 miles), so it was time for a change. Part number FA1772.

Schedule for replacement of the rear cabin A/C air filter is every 20k miles (last replaced 8/6/2015 at 113,456 miles), so I did that one too. Part number FP51.

As in the past I ordered both these filters from Amazon.com (total of $32.85 for both). Both filters are extremely quick and easy to replace.
FA1772 is the engine air filter
FP51 is the rear AC/cabin filter (hybrid only)

32.24 MPG

433.8mi, 13.456 gal @ $3.099 = 32.34 MPG

132,319 total miles. Chevron on Bascom at Camden.

31.78 MPG

387.9mi, 12.207 gal @ $2.899 = 31.78 MPG

131,885 total miles. Chevron on E Hamilton.

31.90 MPG

397.3mi, 12.455 gal @ $3.099 = 31.90 MPG

131,497 total miles. 76 on Lark at Los Gatos Blvd.

34.01 MPG

330.0mi, 9.704 gal @ $2.599 = 34.01 MPG

131,100 total miles. Flying J on Frazier Mountain Parkway.

33.87 MPG

270.8mi, 7.995 gal @ $3.099 = 33.87 MPG

130,770 total miles. Chevron on Redhill in Tustin.

32.15 MPG

361.8mi, 11.252 gal @ $3.279 = 32.15 MPG

130,499 total miles. Chevron on Panoche Rd in Firebaugh.

B-12 Chemtool Fuel Cleaner.

130,355 miles.

Added a can of Berryman B-12 Chemtool Total Fuel Cleaner in prep for our drive to San Diego this weekend. This stuff is classic and has been my go-to fuel additive for years (though I can't recall using it in the Escape previously).

Oil change and tire rotation.

130,255 miles.

Capitol Expressway Ford in San Jose.

Did "the works" at Capitol Ford Quick Lane for the oil change and tire rotation. These guys continue to do a great job with this service, and even wash the vehicle too. Total was $42 even.

They again noted the engine and cabin air filters are dirty so I ordered both from Amazon.com (total of $32.85 for both). As I've mentioned before, both of these filters are extremely quick and easy to replace.
FA1772 is the engine air filter
FP51 is the rear AC/cabin filter (hybrid only)

They also recommended replacing the 12V under-hood battery (last replaced April 2011 at 59kmi) so I'll look into that, probably at Sears Auto on Blossom Hill and Almaden, as it was slightly cheaper than the dealership last time. Then again, I do now have a 10% off coupon for Capitol Ford, maybe I'll just go back there.

32.16 MPG

365.8mi, 11.374 gal @ $3.099 = 32.16 MPG

130,137 total miles. Mobil on Del Monte in Monterey.

31.87 MPG

419.5mi, 13.164 gal @ $3.199 = 31.87 MPG

129,771 total miles. Mobil on W San Carlos at Leigh.

30.18 MPG

374.5mi, 12.407 gal @ $2.999 = 30.18 MPG

129,352 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd by Ace Hardware.

33.90 MPG

292.0mi, 8.613 gal @ $2.979 = 33.90 MPG

128,977 total miles. 76 on Leigh at Southwest Expressway.

30.67 MPG

412.1mi, 13.428 gal @ $3.139 = 30.67 MPG

128,685 total miles. Shell on Meridian at Hamilton.

31.39 MPG

287.7mi, 9.165 gal @ $3.099 = 31.39 MPG

128,397 total miles. Chevron on Bascom at Camden.

29.43 MPG

397.0mi, 13.490 gal @ $3.019 = 29.43 MPG

127,985 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd by Ace Hardware.

30.44 MPG

420.0mi, 13.798 gal @ $2.959 = 30.44 MPG

127,588 total miles. Chevron on E Hamilton.

32.78 MPG

429.4mi, 13.098 gal @ $2.859 = 32.78 MPG

127,168 total miles. Shell on Meridian at Hamilton.

33.83 MPG

361.3mi, 10.681 gal @ $2.699 = 33.83 MPG

126,739 total miles. Chevron on Frazier Mountain Park Rd off I-5 (Flying J was having an issue with their pumps).

23.74 MPG

239.8mi, 10.102 gal @ $2.535 = 23.74 MPG

126,378 total miles. Flying J on Frazier Mountain Park Rd off I-5.

I always stop at the Flying J when driving down to LA. This tank was straight freeway driving down I-5 in the rain, but the MPG seems too low to be believable. I may have gotten shorted at the last fill up (Shell in Gilroy).

34.90 MPG

317.7mi, 9.104 gal @ $3.039 = 34.90 MPG

126,138 total miles.

This MPG is too high, and the next tank was much too low. Seems like this station/pump didn't fill the tank completely.