36.89 MPG

427.1 mi, 11.579 gal @ $3.759 = 36.89 MPG

96,362 total miles. Chevron on Lyons in Santa Clarita.

This tank was entirely freeway miles. I'm very surprised with the MPG! Actually it feels a little too high, I bet the next tank will be low. Probably didn't get entirely a full fill-up.

33.77 MPG

373.1 mi, 11.048 gal @ $3.599 = 33.77 MPG

95,935 total miles. Flying J in Frazier Park. This was on the way down to San Diego, nearly all freeway miles.

32.29 MPG

436.3 mi, 13.511 gal @ $3.519 = 32.29 MPG

95,562 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd.

Oil Change and Tire Rotation.

95,424 miles.

Capitol Expressway Ford in San Jose.

Here's three reasons why getting your oil changed at Capitol Ford is a stupid great deal:

Free Starbucks coffee and wifi; nice couches and tables too (go in the main dealership waiting room, around back by the parts and service desk, not the tiny waiting room in the Quick Change building). I always bring my laptop and am surprised what I've been able to accomplish while my car gets serviced.
Tire rotation! This is another huge timesaver; you don't have to drive back across town to wait in another service shop. They also check most of the other vitals: battery, tires, brakes, coolant, etc, and let you know if there's any problems.
Can't beat the price! Only $47 for my 2008 Escape Hybrid. The oil and filter alone would probably cost me $35, and I'd end up all dirty and swearing lying on the ground. It'd take me an hour and I still wouldn't have the tires rotated. Pay an extra $10 to sit on nice couches and sip fresh coffee while I check emails or get other online work done? Yes please! And no dirt under the fingernails.

Everything else checked out great, as usual. Total cost was $46.68.

31.54 MPG

403.7 mi, 12.799 gal @ $3.599 = 31.54 MPG

95,125 total miles. Chevron on California Circle.

Replaced Rear Cabin Air Filter.

94,747 miles.

Decided to replace the rear AC/cabin filter (FP51) today. Any time I install a new filter I always write the mileage and date on it. No joke, I randomly happened to replace the filter EXACTLY 2 years after the last time I changed it, to the day. November 27th. Wow.

The old filter was fairly dirty, which I think is a good sign as it means the system is operating properly and pulling air from outside when it needs to. It went a little longer than recommended; 24,702 miles (10-20k replacement recommended).

As I have said before (Replaced Air Filters), replacing the rear air filter in the hybrid Escape is the easiest maintenance job you will ever do. It's even easier than putting gas in the car, I promise you. Amazon sells them for $15, so I always reach for one if I need to fill my cart to get the free shipping. It takes less than a minute to install, no tools required, and it's all interior so you won't even get your hands dirty.

Added Brake Fluid.

94,747 miles.

"Low Brake Fluid" again. Added another 8 oz or so from a fresh bottle purchased from A&M Motor in Los Gatos ($3.29).