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#481 of 494 05 TC MPG by cherishzm Jul 14, 2008 (1:51 pm)
I have 05 tC with 47k miles on it. I was trying to see how much difference is made when driving style is changed and the result was amazing.   I never got more than 23~24 miles per gallon on city/suburban driving for the past three years. With the recent hikes in gas prices, I tried to maintain RPM's below 2500 except when necessary and not to exceed 65MPH on highways (when I had to take highways) and I was able to get 30 miles per gallon for the last two fill-ups. I did not think the difference would be this huge and was amazed with the result.   Please try to do the same thing as I did and I believe you'll see the similiar result. 20% increase in MPG will make a big difference at the pump when you consider $4 gallon gas price these days. Replies to this message: dwynne (Jul 14, 2008 2:57 pm) kipk (Jul 15, 2008 3:15 am)
#482 of 494 Re: 05 TC MPG [cherishzm] by dwynne Jul 14, 2008 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: cherishzm (Jul 14, 2008 1:51 pm) 20% increase in MPG will make a big difference at the pump   Too bad it will also result it a 100% decrease in your driving fun .   Dennis
#483 of 494 Re: 05 TC MPG [cherishzm] by kipk Jul 15, 2008 (3:15 am)
Replying to: cherishzm (Jul 14, 2008 1:51 pm) >"Please try to do the same thing as I did and I believe you'll see the similar result. 20% increase in MPG will make a big difference at the pump when you consider $4 gallon gas price these days. "   Good Post!   Another way to look at it, is that you are now paying $4.00 per gallon to go a given distance. Where before you were effectively paying 20% more, or $4.80 per gallon to go the same distance.   Nothing says you can't "Red Line" it occasionally, for the "Fun" factor. Then have a second fun factor of beating the EPA sticker.   Kip
#484 of 494 go faster, longer by sci4fun Aug 30, 2008 (2:24 pm)
I have noticed that with ethenol added to the gas that I use to buy, I was getting 29 mpg in my Xa automatic. Gas without ethenol gives me 32 miles per gallon, and that is with the air conditioner on all day. When gas prices were 3.00 a gallon and getting 30 mpg...did you know that is a cost of .10 per mile. I dont know what I would do with a car that got 15 mpg. It's also fun leaving vehicles 3 times bigger then mine in my mirror leaving stop lights. Zipping around the city does not mean giving up gas mileage.
#485 of 494 Update 2008 xB 5-speed MPG by dave594 Jun 14, 2009 (6:27 am)
I've begun driving my 2009 xB with manual tranny on a 120 mile daily commute. 75% highway driving average speed 65 mph on the freeways, with some occasional stop and go (this is Washington DC area after all). I've been consistently getting 30-32 mpg, and this is with the AC on. It's not as good as my Corolla (which got nearly 40 mpg), but decent for a car this size. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 14, 2009 7:28 am)
#486 of 494 Re: Update 2008 xB 5-speed MPG [dave594] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 14, 2009 (7:28 am)
Replying to: dave594 (Jun 14, 2009 6:27 am) Probably the aerodynamics are dragging down your MPG numbers. I have noticed on the xA and xBs that as soon as you go above 65 mph, the MPG starts to drop noticeably.
#487 of 494 Pump 'er UP by therealhboggs Sep 03, 2009 (4:07 pm)
I found out long ago (I have 94K on my 2006 xA) that if you increase the air pressure your MPG will go up significantly. I am running 38 all around. I have my tires rotated and balance every 5k and I have 40K on the tires with no abnormal wear. Yes, the ride is more "bumpy", but you'll smile more at the pump!!
#488 of 494 '09 xD by mcmax Sep 06, 2009 (7:14 am)
New '09 xD automatic. First tank was 29 mixed driving. Several tanks later...latest mpg was 31+ with AC and 75+ highway speeds + city miles.
#489 of 494 Re: mpg [Mr_Shiftright] by joseph07 Nov 18, 2009 (11:52 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 20, 2008 10:01 am) Hi, I also have a 2006 xA with 36K mi. I bought it recently and I believe the dealer change the oil and filters. Yet I am not getting more than 240mi per tank/10.28 gal. I drove to East Stroudsburg from NYC and after 240 I needed to put more gas. Do you think this is normal? I expected at least 340 for this small car. My ex has a 6cyl 2005 Subaru Legacy and with 12 gal I've driven 400 miles. That is ~330 for 10gal, in a 6cyl car. What do you suggest? Should I check if the oil filter needs to be emptied out a little bit? Thank you for your help in advance. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 19, 2009 7:28 am)
#490 of 494 Re: mpg [joseph07] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 19, 2009 (7:28 am)
Replying to: joseph07 (Nov 18, 2009 11:52 pm) Well first off please excuse me but I find it really hard to believe that a 3.0 Subaru can achieve 33+ mpg, because that is 75% higher than it is rated to get. (EPA rating is 20 mpg) It's not my intention to be critical or to question your math skills, only to introduce the following suggestion:   You really have to calculate mpg based on a number of fills-ups, not just one trip. Doing it for just one trip can be wildly inaccurate, because of variation in fill up technique, blends of gas, how the car sits, how fast you are driving that day, etc.   Also, you may recall that many people here have mentioned that once little Scion engine gets over 65 mph, the gas mileage drops like a rock.   So I'd say calculate at least 5-6 fillups and let us know how it's going.

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