Saabaru
All about my Saab 9-2x
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Poo for gas mileage
So, after about 2500 miles, I'd say that we're averaging about 20 to 21 mpg in the Saabaru. That is horrible IMO. Granted I travel 60-80% on non highway roads. The past few tanks have been in the 20mpg range, and those both included a chunk of highway driving.
Perhaps I have a lead foot? Maybe. But, I try my best to shift at 3,000-3,500 rpm and I throw it in 5th gear when going at a constant 45mph to reduce RPMs. Of course, there are a few miles of spirited driving on every tank, but, overall, I try my best, but still cannot squeeze any better than this.
Coming from the Jeep and Tahoe (both get about 13 - 14mpg)I, it's nice to get some 'fuel economy', but it's pretty frutrating that I do not get more.
Perhaps I have a lead foot? Maybe. But, I try my best to shift at 3,000-3,500 rpm and I throw it in 5th gear when going at a constant 45mph to reduce RPMs. Of course, there are a few miles of spirited driving on every tank, but, overall, I try my best, but still cannot squeeze any better than this.
Coming from the Jeep and Tahoe (both get about 13 - 14mpg)I, it's nice to get some 'fuel economy', but it's pretty frutrating that I do not get more.
Comments:
I'm very sorry to hear that!!!
My 05's STI gets about 15 mpg for city and 18 mpg Hw.
so,
I understand your pain..
But,
It's fun car.
Let's try to see postive side of it.
My 05's STI gets about 15 mpg for city and 18 mpg Hw.
so,
I understand your pain..
But,
It's fun car.
Let's try to see postive side of it.
# posted by 
: 7/15/2005 1:13 PM
: 7/15/2005 1:13 PM
I am considering the Cobb Accessport in order to lean out the factory chip spec. I've just been reading thus far.
# posted by : 8/11/2005 5:39 PM
: 8/11/2005 5:39 PM
I've been commuting in traffic with mine for 4-5 months and get approx 30 miles per gallon, it is worse then my jetta was but for all wheel drive I'm impressed.
Post a Comment
# posted by : 9/08/2005 4:12 PM
: 9/08/2005 4:12 PM
