sportsterbrat Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Hi how many mpg's would a auto 98 forester get? Looking at one for my wife. Thanks Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lothar34 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Hi how many mpg's would a auto 98 forester get? Looking at one for my wife. Thanks Charlie My 5-spd gets between 21 and 25. I think the EPA rating was 21/city and 27/hwy. I think the auto is similar, but with a little better highway mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Hi how many mpg's would a auto 98 forester get? Looking at one for my wife. Thanks Charlie I average about 25mpg on my 99 Forester AT, here in Columbia, SC. Just be aware that the 98 Forester has the infamous 2.5 L DOHC Phase I engine. Do a search on the Phase I engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjwirth Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 25?? wow that would be a dream for us. we have a 00 forester auto and we get 20-23 for mixed city/hwy. on all hwy, we barely break over 24. (I'm afraid to see what an all city mpg would be) We are easy on the gas pedal, we don't use the A/C alot, we had our O2 sensor replaced, so I don't know what gives. I've heard plenty of people who say they get mid to upper 20's and I've heard numbers in the low 20's as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lothar34 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 My average went up 1-1.5mpg per tank when I switched from 10w40 to 5w30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmrc51 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Just bought an 05 Forester. We have aproximately 300 miles on her and we're getting 28 mpg highway. Hopefully, she'll increase a bit more after the engine breaks in. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 01 Forester L 5sp-----21 to 25 You play, you pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Not the Golden Rule, but my experiences: 2002 Forester L 5sp, usually 23mpg overall, lowest 16, best 27. 2004 Forester XS 5sp usually 29mpg overall, lowest 25.5, best 34.2 Both are the same engine, tranny, gearing. 02 was 50lbs heavier with a BAD case of piston slap. There is a difference in the emissions controls, This is the biggest reason I can see for the difference in mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58GT Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I get 30 in a 5spd turbo but no-one else can. That's 30 UK mpg btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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