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Scion Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers

507 messages,  Last post on Nov 17, 2011 at 6:49 PM

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What is this discussion about? Scion tC, Scion xB, Scion xA, Fuel Efficiency (MPG)

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#503 of 507 Re: "Mild" speeding [jim314] by drxb

Jun 23, 2011 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: jim314 (Mar 01, 2008 8:01 am)
With over 120,000 miles on my Scion Xb I can tell you that I typically get up to 36mpg combined in the summer with the A/C on full blast. This includes mostly suburban and high speed Interstate at 80mph. I was carrying heavy loads of several hundred pounds to boot. This little bugger with a manual transmission has been the greatest blessing to me. I am looking for another of the same specs but there are at most 9 available for sale in the entire country. If you get a chance to pick up one do it because it is money in the bank

#504 of 507 2011 Scion xD - Gas mileage decrease and transmission "stickiness" by anna_v

Oct 18, 2011 (6:05 pm)

I recently (like a little over a month ago) I was fortunate enough to be able to afford a new Scion xD. I adore my little car, but within the last two weeks, my gas mileage has gone from ~36 miles/gallon average to barely 33 mpg average(which is the EPA rating) on the highway. Also, the transmission seems to be a bit sticky, not shifting as freely and quickly as when it was a week or two old. I have put ~2100 miles on it so far.
 
I tried experimenting with different grades of gas and found that I got 30 miles more with grade 89 than 91. Also, since I put in the grade 91, my car didn't seem quite as peppy/zippy. Also - the transmission "stickiness" i noticed started right about that time I put in the 91. Since then, I have put nothing but 89 into my car. (Yes, I am faithful with my oil changes and checking my tire pressure). I have yet to check if anything major has somehow found it's way into the air filter.
 
What the heck is going on? I really don't want to have to go to the dealer completely angry that things are going wrong already. Please help... or explain.

#505 of 507 Re: 2011 Scion xD - Gas mileage decrease and transmission "stickiness" [anna_v] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 19, 2011 (8:51 am)

Replying to: anna_v (Oct 18, 2011 6:05 pm)
Your car doesn't require 91 does it? If not, don't use it--it's a waste of money. As for mpg, that could depend a lot on what speeds you're traveling on the highway. The difference say, between 65 and 75 on a "boxy" car like yours could be considerable.

#506 of 507 Also.... by lostwrench1

Nov 06, 2011 (1:57 pm)

Also, if you are driving the brick on wheels with the wind or into it.

#507 of 507 xB Mileage in the real world by terisather

Nov 17, 2011 (6:49 pm)

Replying to: drxb (Jun 23, 2011 6:54 pm)
I have to agree with you, ours does very well on the trip from California to Arizona, even with the AC at 80 mph. I will try to buy another one someday.

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