Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Wagons Subaru Crew Subaru Legacy & Outback Subaru Legacy/Outback: MPG-Real World Numbers
98 messages, Last post on Jul 29, 2009 at 7:46 AM
You are in the Subaru Legacy & Outback Forum. Your Host is kcram
|
Replying to: robsis (Dec 14, 2008 8:39 pm) |
|
|
Replying to: xwesx (Dec 15, 2008 11:01 am) Thanks for the info on vaccuum system and O2 sensors. Will check it out. On a similar note, my gas gauge is giving severely faulty readings. From a full tank, I'll get 200k (approx 125 miles) and it will register as only a quarter tank left. I go to fill up, expecting a hefty bill, only to get $18 worth. Is this my fuel pump? I also get a 'whirring' noise somewhere in the back of the car when accelerating over certain rpms. First I thought it was something to do with the awd system. Now I'm wondering if it's the fuel pump doing strange things. Any idea what this would cost to repair?
|
|
|
Replying to: kidali (Dec 15, 2008 12:17 pm) On my 1996 Outback, the fuel gauge would drop much faster from F to 1/2 than on the second "half" of the gauge. I estimate that a fill up at 1/2 on the gauge would result in about 5.5 gallons, whereas 1/2 to E would result in an additional 8 gallons. This is not as drastic as you state, but it may, in part, be due to tank shape, gauge calibration, or..... ?
|
|
|
Replying to: xwesx (Dec 15, 2008 2:07 pm) Actually, it's also at about 45km/h (30mph). I think you're right though. Sounds like something in the drivetrain? Differential? Mileage isn't exactly horrible, so I'll forgo any work now and will wait till spring. |
|
|
Replying to: xwesx (Dec 15, 2008 11:01 am) Terrible. Tires are balanced and inflated properly. Maybe it's the cold weather, but wow, at that mixture of highway/city driving, my old 22 year old junk box of a Camry would yeild me double that mileage. I'm not kidding. I know I've moved up to all-wheel drive, and a much heavier car and bigger 4cylinder engine, but I do believe even for the Subaru that something's wrong. Wires, plugs etc were replaced a year ago by previous owner. Any ideas? What are others getting out of their 97's? Maybe I should just take the thing to a Subaru dealer. I'm scared of getting screwed over in repairs that will get me little gains in mileage.
|
|
|
Replying to: kidali (Jan 14, 2009 1:13 pm)
|
|
|
Replying to: xwesx (Jan 14, 2009 2:09 pm) I guess I'll take it to a subaru dealer. :S |
|
Purchased a 2009 2.5i OB automatic about 1 month ago (510 miles). So far the display is showing 24.3 mpg. The vast majority of that would be considered 'city' driving. Although quite happy with the mileage I would tend to think this will increase slightly once the car is broken in.
|
|
|
Replying to: jccinoh (Jan 16, 2009 4:28 am)
|
|
|
Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 03, 2009 11:45 am)
|
|
You are here:
Forums
Wagons Subaru Crew Subaru Legacy & Outback Subaru Legacy/Outback: MPG-Real World Numbers
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2010 Subaru Outback
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
