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Saab 9-3 Real World MPG
47 messages, Last post on May 21, 2012 at 8:42 PM
You are in the Saab 9-3 Forum.What is this discussion about? Saab 9-3, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, Wagon
#43 of 47 saab 9-3 convert 1999 bad gas mileage by Ron by rondo5
Jul 23, 2010 (3:49 am)
I have the car about 3 years. It has 62k miles and is used less than 3k a year in mixed driving. It seems to run perfectly and has been tuned. It does have a very very slight hesitation on takeoff. It gets about 15 mpg since I got it. I've reset the sid many times. I use mid-grade fuel. Any ideas?
#44 of 47 Re: Regular vs Premium gasoline? [haasker] by fefer
Sep 20, 2011 (8:39 pm)
Replying to: haasker (Jan 02, 2009 3:32 pm)
Yes, the 9-3 (I have an '08 2.0T) runs well with regular gas (87 octane), but like me, you may pay a price in the long run. My check engine light came on after 106,000 km and the car seemed to have reduced power and abnormal vibration. My mechanic informed me that the fuel injectors were extremely dirty and clogged. He highly recommeded using premium, not for the high octane, but the better quality gas which contains additives to keep the injectors working properly. Repairs cost me $400. I now use premium only. I'll pay about $350 more per year for premium, but this will be outweighed by the fuel savings and less frequent trips to the mechanic.
#45 of 47 Re: Sportcombi MPG [samara] by fefer
Sep 20, 2011 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: samara (Dec 09, 2009 10:25 pm)
I have a 2008 9-3 2.0T with 6-sp manual. Most driving is highway (90%) and I cruise around 80-85 mph. I'm getting 30MPG on regular gas. I'm now using premium because poor quality gas from 87 octane clogged up the fuel injectors.
#46 of 47 Re: Sportcombi MPG by samara
Nov 18, 2011 (8:51 am)
Finally got an '08 9-3 2.0T Sportcombi 6sp manual. I have owned a Subaru, Honda, and Acura, but none of those cars ever delivered the fuel economy and utility I'm now getting with my Saab. I average 31 mpg consistently and my best tank so far was 34 mpg and I managed to squeeze just over 500 miles out of a tank. Driving is about 80% hwy
70 mph with cruise control.
#47 of 47 Re: [rivets]Realworld MPG by swedlander
May 21, 2012 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: rivets (Oct 09, 2008 6:29 pm)
Very useful info collected with dedication and understanding of variables... Thnx
I just bought a 2001 SAAB 93, its 2.2L turbo behave better and more efficiently than Volvo 1.9 L turbo 2000/V40
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