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#480 of 494 2006 xb auto by no_clutter Jul 13, 2008 (6:22 pm)
I have around 33K miles. With automatic transmission, driving ~50 miles daily with 2 adults, 2 children (both with heavy child car seats), and 2 30-40 pound bags, and sometimes a fully furnished golf bag. With 2 children in the car, the A/C is on contantly. I normally avoid interstate highway, as I have realized that my MPG suffers in the highway. Still riding on the OEM goodyear tires, often shift into neutral to time my speed to the next green light. I have been getting low 30's for the first 20K miles or so, but the MPG has been increasing since then. Now at 33K, I am getting 34-35 mpg consistently. My wife drives the car on some weekends. Then the MPG suffers. funny, but no kidding.   I wish it was a manual, but my wife can't drive one. I have a Honda Element with manual transmission. The best I got from that vehicle is 34.5, the worse was 23, with reliable estimate of median MPG at about 26. Element, too, showed better MPG as it aged. It has just over 79K now.   Both vehicles are amazngly reliable, low maintenance (neither had any maintenance expenses other than 5000-10000 mile oil change and a new set of BFG tires on the Honda), and retains their resales values. Paid just below 20K in 2003 and still fetches about 10-12K. The xb was just over 16K (including taxes, etc) in 2006 and still fetches about 13K. Local classified lists both vehicles at much higher prices. I am very please with these vehicles. These are unfathomable figures for any of the Detroit 3 vehicles.
#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)

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