SubeeTed Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Hi all again! I've been looking through the board and finding out that getting 28-30 MPG is a myth. If look at the EPA milage! Has anyone here REALLY try to pull ALL the milage they can? As in: Amsoil in the crank case. Synthetics in the manual transmission, differential, transfer case, rear diff? AND a K&N filter? Also putting a couple of more lbs of air in the tires? SubeeTed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warp3 Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 I've actually gotten slightly over 30mpg one time (with the A/C running, no less), but it was one solid "gas station to gas station" run on the interstate during a long trip. During normal mixed city/highway driving, however, I very rarely exceed 22-23 mpg. (Of course, I'm sure that planting my foot to hear the boxer growl from the Borla headers has absolutely nothing to do with that, though...LOL ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vickaroo Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Tim wonders why we arnt getting the mpg on the new RS.5 like the sticker said... Well for one he puts his foot into it, and also likes to hear her growl, Mostly when we pass a sports car doing 95mph!!!! Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Tim wonders why we arnt getting the mpg on the new RS.5 like the sticker said... Well for one he puts his foot into it, and also likes to hear her growl, Mostly when we pass a sports car doing 95mph!!!! Vicky Wont get good milage till that engine is broke in Sounds like you guys are breaking it in right !_! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Outbacks Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 I consistently got 27-29 mpg on my 98 5MT on my commute (50% highway) until I traded it. My 01 4EAT Ltd sedan has been about the same, and the 05 4EAT Ltd wagon I just got has gotten between 27 and 30 so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSoob Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 When I first bought the MT 03 Forester, I pulled 30 mph off the first tank. I'm told this is highly unusual. It stayed that way for a long time... then after awhile, it dropped to about 27/28. I changed to synthetic oil at 10,000 and then i jumped back to 31/32. I dont have a turbo or a lead foot. (If that helps) I keep on top of maintenance and I haven't done any custom work.. OH WAIT. If you keep the interior clean and wash the car occasionally, and play 80s and 90s dance hits, the car goes faster too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattocs Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 24MPG average on my Outback 2.2l. Changed the air flow sensor...still get 24 as an average. I got over 30 for an all highway trip...but its usuly like 27 on highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 2000 2.2L OBS Get around 22-25 MPG. That's w/mixed driving. If I get to drive highway then I am looking at 30 MPG 2 1/2 inch cat back exhaust is only mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy2.5 Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 1997 2.5 Legacy Gt 23-25 Mpg With Borla Header, Magna Flow Exh. And Some Custom Intake Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hohieu Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 22-24 mpg around town mixed driving 26-27 mpg on summertime road trips w/ two big dogs, car fully loaded, and AC on. These are close to the projected figures. Car is well maintained w/ Subaru parts (no K+N filter). Mobil 1 in the engine, trans., and rear differential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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