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Old 02-06-2008, 02:01 PM
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Gas Mileage

OK so I got about 240 miles on a tank of 93 city driving. How bad is it?
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Old 02-06-2008, 02:36 PM
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It depends how many gallons it took to fill the tank after the mileage??
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Old 02-06-2008, 04:51 PM
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Yeah, my SVX is a shameless liar when it comes to the "E" on the fuel gauge. If I fill it on "E," I usually get only 12 gallons. 2/3 is decidedly not empty! Maybe they meant for it to have a 6 gallon reserve . . .
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Old 02-06-2008, 05:10 PM
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E=12 gallons here as well.

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Old 02-06-2008, 05:24 PM
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I get worried I think my gas tank is right. Could it be possible to have the light come on with a decent amount of gas left. If I get 16MPG I'm lucky. I really want better Mpg. I don't know I know spark plugs couldnt hurt I don't have any codes. Tires are in 36F/33R. I am confused on why I am getting ****ty Gas mileage. I also drive around town in 3. This kills me because gas isnt keep. I tend not to much these days. One last thing I do, do alot of running which doesn't help.
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Old 02-06-2008, 05:45 PM
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Factory spec city mileage is 14 to 17.
The gas light indicator comes on with approximately 3 gallons reserved.
Winter fuel is concocted for easier starting, and generally nets lower mileage.

Keep your tires aired.
Keep your O2s and other exposed sensors clean.
Drop some weight.
Use light throttle pressure.
Don't idle for more than a minute or two.
Plan your routes.

Not much else you can do but buy a fuel efficient car for menial traveling.
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Old 02-06-2008, 06:14 PM
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Factory spec city mileage is 14 to 17.
The gas light indicator comes on with approximately 3 gallons reserved.
Winter fuel is concocted for easier starting, and generally nets lower mileage.

Keep your tires aired.
Keep your O2s and other exposed sensors clean.
Drop some weight.
Use light throttle pressure.
Don't idle for more than a minute or two.
Plan your routes.

Not much else you can do but buy a fuel efficient car for menial traveling.
But I was under the impression FWD gets a little better
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Old 02-06-2008, 08:07 PM
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OK I 'll check the gallons next time and let you guys know.
And BTW I have a brand new air and fuel filter.
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Old 02-06-2008, 08:20 PM
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But I was under the impression FWD gets a little better
Probably only slightly.
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Old 02-06-2008, 08:55 PM
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But I was under the impression FWD gets a little better
When mine was FWD i was seeing around 30mpg highway and about24-26 in town but witht he awd and 4.44's im seeing about 26mpg highway and town driving
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Old 02-06-2008, 09:09 PM
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With AWD I get about 24 city, and have gotten 30 mpg hwy going about 85. That, however was on 93 octane. Normally I fill up with 92. Lord how I'd love to live in a land of 94!!
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Old 02-06-2008, 09:13 PM
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How in the hell do you all manage over 20 in city. I mean I never go 3k revs. I don't jack rabbit except when I need to. :/ I guess some cleaning is in order. I guess sensors could have a issue but no codes are showing I'll check again.
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Old 02-06-2008, 09:14 PM
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I usually fill mine with 89 and 93 occasionally
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94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold
Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats
Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather
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92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD
96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED
99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED
98' Forester L -Totaled
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1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim
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Old 02-06-2008, 09:17 PM
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How in the hell do you all manage over 20 in city. I mean I never go 3k revs. I don't jack rabbit except when I need to. :/ I guess some cleaning is in order. I guess sensors could have a issue but no codes are showing I'll check again.
clean the throttle bodies,air filter,check o2 sensors, check for leaks there's more but can't think of the others now
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Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats
Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather
Past subies:

92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD
96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED
99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED
98' Forester L -Totaled
Other toys:
99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap
06' B9 Tribeca-Stock
1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim
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work in progress
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Old 02-06-2008, 11:01 PM
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Yeah cuz on my last tank I averaged 15.7 and that's Chevron premium at 3.19 a gallon! I'm tempted to fill with Arco regular at 2.73 and see if it gets any worse...
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