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#51 of 174 Re: 2005 Forester X M/T MPG - 4 Month Perioed [kloson123] by terry92270 Oct 24, 2006 (10:56 am)
Replying to: kloson123 (Oct 24, 2006 9:39 am) Good records! Thanks for sharing your real-life experience with mileage. It mirrors my own with a 2006 Forester.....
#52 of 174 Re: 2005 Forester X M/T MPG - 4 Month Perioed [kloson123] by ateixeira Oct 24, 2006 (11:54 am)
Replying to: kloson123 (Oct 24, 2006 9:39 am) I have a similar chart...here's part of it ('98 Subaru Forester, 5MT):   13-Jan 248.4 10.075 24.65508685 19-Mar 330.4 14.136 23.3729485 27-Mar 229.1 9.214 24.86433688 10-Apr 334.9 13.389 25.01307043 6-May 323 12.744 25.34526051 8-May 217.6 8.299 26.22002651 20-May 207.8 8.657 24.00369643 20-May 282.2 9.999 28.22282228 30-May 270.2 10.161 26.59187088 31-May 280.2 10.1 27.74257426 12-Jun 316.4 12.688 24.9369483 19-Jun 375.2 13.607 27.57404277 26-Jun 293.8 10.96 26.80656934 10-Jul 330.1 13.32 24.78228228 18-Jul 331.1 13.878 23.8579046 22-Jul 244.8 9.584 25.54257095 29-Jul 354.7 14.043 25.25813573   average: 25.07290953   -juice
#53 of 174 towing 1900 lb pup by kavoom Oct 26, 2006 (3:16 am)
Interesting,   I have three 3K mile trips towing a 1900 lb pop up camper. I'll put some stuff together.   But I have consistently averaged just over 21 mpg for those trips including side trips sans trailer. I have been very pleasantly surprised. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 26, 2006 9:58 am)
#54 of 174 Re: towing 1900 lb pup [kavoom] by ateixeira Oct 26, 2006 (9:58 am)
Replying to: kavoom (Oct 26, 2006 3:16 am) I tow as well, and got something like 17.3 mpg last time. Fuel efficiency really tanks.   But then again, paisan told me he used to get 10mpg towing with his Trooper (heavier load, to be fair).   -juice
#55 of 174 Forester Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage by phc0059 Jan 09, 2007 (9:23 am)
Hi, We just purchased a 2003 Forester XS with 26K. After running four tanks of fuel through it we are averaging 21/22mpg. This is at least 80-90% highway driving (65-70mph). All filters are new and fluids freshly changed at the dealer. I contacted the dealer and was told this is due to cold weather and fuel that is a "winter Blend". We live in Kansas City and have been averaging 50degree days. Does this seem normal to anyone else?   What kind of fuel economy are other members seeing out of the Forrester XS? Model Year? % city/highway?   Is this "Winter Blend" gasolene for real? More alcohol content during certain months?   I just want to know if I should settle for this or keep pushing the dealer to do something about it. We have owned the vehicle for three weeks today.   Thanks Everyone! - Patrick Replies to this message: once_for_all (Jan 09, 2007 12:58 pm) 204meca (Feb 20, 2007 6:36 pm)
#56 of 174 That's about right by paisan Jan 09, 2007 (10:31 am)
With the winter-blend of 10% ethenol, you will see a decrease in fuel economy by as much at 10%. 21-22 isn't bad for mixed driving.   -mike   PS: Your milage will increase steadily up to 10k miles which is when a Subaru is broken in fully. Replies to this message: phc0059 (Jan 09, 2007 11:49 am)
#57 of 174 Re: That's about right [paisan] by phc0059 Jan 09, 2007 (11:49 am)
Replying to: paisan (Jan 09, 2007 10:31 am) Paisan: Thank you for the input. I will keep close tabs on the numbers and post updates to the thread. Do you have any knowledge or thoughts on when the "Winter Blend" fuel is typically replaced for spring with the non-ethenol enriched type?   Also, you mentioned a break-in period, this is actually a used 2003. It was purchased with 26,000 miles and now has 28,000. My economy observations are for this mileage range over the past three weeks. Mainly Kansas City with one trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma as far as driving conditions.   Thanks again for your thoughts.    - Patrick
#58 of 174 Ah ha by paisan Jan 09, 2007 (11:52 am)
Well you might try re-setting the computer and give it about 1k miles to re-learn your driving style, that can improve the milage as well (disconnect the (-) battery terminal and hit the brake pedal a dozen times.   As for winter blend of 10% ethenol, depends on your area there should be a sticker on the pumps denoting the 10%, here in NY/NJ we have "winter" blend year round.   -mike
#59 of 174 Re: Forester Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage [phc0059] by once_for_all Jan 09, 2007 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: phc0059 (Jan 09, 2007 9:23 am) I have had my '03 XS since new, now with 61k. My average tank is 27.5 mpg with 70% hwy, 30% city.   Best tank was 31 mpg, all highway.   Two keys--this is an MT, and keep the tires uniformly inflated between 32 and 35 psi. With an AT, lower tire pressures, and high city driving it will only get you what you are seeing.   John Replies to this message: 204meca (Feb 20, 2007 6:36 pm)
#60 of 174 Re: Forester Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage [once_for_all] by 204meca Feb 20, 2007 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: once_for_all (Jan 09, 2007 12:58 pm) 03 XS, stick, average 22-23 70% city driving. Goes up ~ 2 mpg in warmer weather. I have not done many long highway trips, but have gotten 27-29. I generally drive with a pretty light foot, tires at 32-35 psi

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