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Re: Real-time 07 Outalnder MPG Ratings [comem47]
by jansci
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May 17, 2008 (5:41 am)
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Replying to: comem47 (May 16, 2008 12:36 pm)
Ok...I'm guessing its safe to put E10 in then...
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Re: Real-time 07 Outalnder MPG Ratings [jansci]
by comem47
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May 17, 2008 (9:06 am)
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Replying to: jansci (May 17, 2008 5:41 am)
Ok...I'm guessing its safe to put E10 in then
Yes no problem running E10. E10 is not something you want to leave in a tank for a while if not used (separates into layers). Particularly a problem in boats or lawnmowers,etc not used for a while (attracts moisture and boats being near water...) You also get less MPG with ethanol and it drives up the price of food, but so long as you don't let your car sit for a few months you're safe while ADM gets their cut of fuel $.
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fuel requirements
by mlewis1
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May 20, 2008 (6:10 am)
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I am in the market for a 06-07 Outlander. Does the Outlander require premium fuel and how is the gas mileage?
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Re: fuel requirements [mlewis1]
by rcpax
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May 20, 2008 (6:27 am)
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Replying to: mlewis1 (May 20, 2008 6:10 am)
The 07 requires regular unleaded, so is the 08. 06 and 07 models are different cars though, so can't say about the 06.
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Re: fuel requirements [mlewis1]
by piast
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May 20, 2008 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: mlewis1 (May 20, 2008 6:10 am)
06 and 07 are completely different models. 06 is older, smaller design with 4 cyl engine only. For 07 it was redesigned, and came with 3.0L V6, 220hp engine. EPA is 17/24 mpg for AWD variant. In real life I'm averaging 21-22 mpg with this configuration. For 2008 4cyl engine came back. I don't know fuel consumption figures for either of 4 cyl engines, but all of them use just regular fuel.
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MPG
by costello1
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May 20, 2008 (11:59 am)
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I have 07 xls 4wd and get 27-28 on the hwy, about 20 in town.
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Re: MPG [costello1]
by climbercito
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May 20, 2008 (7:00 pm)
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Replying to: costello1 (May 20, 2008 11:59 am)
I do have a 2007 XLS, V6 - 4WD, and I get an average of 21.5 MPG city driving only (not highway driving involved), and I get an average of 23-25 when Highway driving is combined with some city driving.. The most I have gotten is 31 MPG - all Highway driving on a fairly flat highway at 60 MPH on a 120 miles trip. I get mi figures by filling it up - counting the miles and calculating how much gas it takes to fill it up again for the miles I have driven. I use gas grade 85 ( I live in colorado so our lowest octane is 85 instead of 87) - I do not put cheap discounted gas on my vehicle, and during the winter, when driving the steep hills to the ski resorts with the car loaded with 4 people a dog and a cargo box full with skiing gear, I usually get 24-25 MPG with winter driving condition and the vehicle set to automatic 4WD.
The mileage I get is I bit better that what the sticker reflects (19-26) in general, of course depending on the driving conditons.
I hope that info helps.
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Wind
by jjc335
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May 29, 2008 (8:24 am)
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I take a monthly trip from central Il to South east MI about 400 Miles.
The worst I got was 25.1 and the best was 27.1 I have done this trip about 10 times.
I seems to me what matters most is the wind speed and direction the wind is coming from.
I have an 07 xls.
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Re: Wind [jjc335]
by gene_v
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May 30, 2008 (1:52 pm)
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Replying to: jjc335 (May 29, 2008 8:24 am)
On a recent trip to Houston, from St Louis I achieved 27.4 (calculated) on a trip of 1700 miles. I tried to stay at 65 MPH or lower. Gas mileage is very sensitive to speed. Around town I usually achieve 19 MPG or better. If I drive 50% on Interstate (5 blocks away) I achieve 23 -24 MPG.
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