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174 messages,  Last post on May 13, 2009 at 4:45 PM

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Re: New vehicle!! [occking] by aatherton
Mar 13, 2009 (4:19 am)
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Replying to: occking (Mar 11, 2009 2:14 pm)

"... drove 350 miles 16.3 gallons put in = 21.5 actual mpg.... Hoping gas mileage was a little better because when I fill up I go to the brim, squeezing every last ounce..."
 
My fuel filler door has a sticker that says do not overfill after the pump clicks off, and some people say that overfilling can put liquid into the vapor recovery system (charcoal cannister) and cause an error code. But other people overfill in the belief that the more gas they can put into the tank, the better mileage they will get.
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Re: New vehicle!! [aatherton] by occking
Mar 13, 2009 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: aatherton (Mar 13, 2009 4:19 am)

"other people overfill in the belief that the more gas they can put into the tank, the better mileage they will get"
 
Well, there are some pretty dumb people out there! How can you get better mpg by filling the tank to the brim? We agree that me improve the range a bit, but doesn't have a damn thing to do with mpg.
 
I am always very careful when I fill the tank not to let if overflow. Right or wrong, I have been doing this for years & never had a problems with the vapor recovery system. I am very careful not to overfill, so I don't think I am causing any harm. Just hard to change old ways.
 
I am well into my second tank now, gone around 230 miles and trip computer says 26.7 I believe. 80 miles ago when I came back from long highway trip computer read 29.1, I believe but during the last 80 miles has dropped to where it is now.
 
Keeping my fingers crossed once this vehicle is broken in I will average around 24 or so "around town, etc." but when I go on long trip hoping for 27 - 28. Time will tell...
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09 Forester XT MPG by jrock56
Mar 19, 2009 (10:31 am)
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I am considering purchasing an XT over the nonturbo, but am a little concerned about MPG.
 
I do think it could be coaxed a bit for higher mpgs. I used to have a Mini Cooper S, which was supercharged, EPA was 28hwy, and i consistently got 32 mpg AVERAGE with a 6 speed.
 
What are you guys seeing?
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Re: 09 Forester XT MPG [jrock56] by tinycadon
Mar 19, 2009 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: jrock56 (Mar 19, 2009 10:31 am)

Best I got on 400mi hwy trip was 26mpg (hand calculated at fill up) doing 65-70; 24mpg doing 70-75; mixed-city biased driving has been in the 16-18mpg range.
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Re: 09 Forester XT MPG [tinycadon] by jrock56
Mar 20, 2009 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: tinycadon (Mar 19, 2009 11:07 am)

Do you fill it up with premium?
 
I got great gas mileage on regular before with the MiniS.
 
I guess its just a personal preference.
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Re: 09 Forester XT MPG [jrock56] by tinycadon
Mar 20, 2009 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: jrock56 (Mar 20, 2009 6:04 am)

yes, I use 93 octane, and I keep the tires at 35psi.
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Re: 09 Forester XT MPG [jrock56] by ateixeira
Mar 20, 2009 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: jrock56 (Mar 20, 2009 6:04 am)

You won't do as well but keep in mind the interior is about 5 times as big.
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Re: 09 Forester XT MPG [ateixeira] by jrock56
Mar 20, 2009 (12:35 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 20, 2009 11:57 am)

True true, the mini is long gone, after 6k in repairs, i had enough.
 
I drove the nonTurbo, just waiting on a turbo to come in to test drive.
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Re: 09 Forester XT MPG [jrock56] by jrock56
Mar 22, 2009 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: jrock56 (Mar 20, 2009 12:35 pm)

bit the bullet and LOVIN IT!!!!
 
Got an 09 XT, i wanted the turbo for the extra power, i scored a deal on a demo, so I am happy with it, plus i felt that the nonturbo was just too sluggish when passing.
 
Averaging 21mpg with mainly city driving at this point.
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Re: New vehicle!! [occking] by occking
Mar 24, 2009 (5:49 pm)
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Replying to: occking (Mar 13, 2009 9:43 am)

Been two weeks now, have approx 1800 miles. Mostly highway driving, but a fair amount of "rural" 50 mph stuff with few stops. Based on actual consumption, averaging 23.3, trip computer one of which I have not reset for same perior indicates 24.3, I believe. I am a little disappointed that I am not getting any better, although I realize vehicle not broken in yet. Heck, on my 06 Tribeca that I put on 65k, miles, I was averaging approx 20.5 for same type of driving. Sure hope this improves.
 
Was hoping to run into snow, I really wanted to try this out. Have been all around upstate NY last few days, Plattsburg over to Massena, now back down in Lake Placid tonight. Saw a few patches of snow on the sides of the road, but not enough to driver over.
 
Oh well, may have to wait until next year.

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