renillo Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Guys, I have a 96 subaru legacy 2.0 sw (with 132000mi) and i'm going to do my first long trip (8hs aprox). I was wondering, at what speed do you cruise with your legacy ?? Cheers, Fran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I went to great wolf this weekend, less than 100 miles But I did quite well at 70 mph, and even saw 80 without being in that much worry. I believe at 3000 rpms in 5th I was at 75mph... so I was still being "gas efficient" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcap Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I cruise between 60 and 70 on I-5, kind of a slowpoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renillo Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 I need to be at 3500 rpms in 5th to run at 75mph. We have different gear relations. That's a good speed. I live in Argentina and in my country is legal to cruise at 81mph, but i dont know if 8 hours at that speed would stressfull to my legacy. Thanks for the post ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 For any long period of time I keep it around 2500 rpm. Works out to about 60 mph in my 96 sedan 5 speed. I average 33 mpg on trips driving like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95legwagon Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 i drive about 30 miles round trip each day to and from work all highway and my 95 lego never see's below 70..... sometimes if i feel like horsin around with someone ill get it up to 100.....but that only if i KNOW my oil level is ok and its not due for a change...... but 70 usually sometimes 75 if im in a hurry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavekayaker Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I set the cruise on 80 and cruise for hours. I'v done 450 - 500 mile long trips at almost 80 the whole way and it's never a problem. This is a 99 Outbach w/ an EJ22 and a 5sp trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokeDawgg Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 60 mph is 2900 rpm in my car, geared kinda low... good for mountains :-) I try to keep it below 3000 rpm, otherwise fuel economy gets bad pretty quick. I set the cruise control every time I hop on the freeway unless it's stop-and-go -- way more efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishy Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 99 2.2 lego wagon with over 300,000km on it: If I'm not running late I cruise at about 110kph (posted limit is 110). On a good day she'll still return almost 30mpg. Even on winter tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 1997 300,000 miles (110 on engine). Depends. If I want gas mileage I stay below 70 (68 sweet spot), if I dont care 75-80. Blu will get up to 90 and I won't notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 We tend to drive a bit faster here in Europe on our Autobahn and our Subies do last long too, so don´t worry about the speed. I´m cruising for hours between 80 mph and 100 mph, my 99 Legacy with EJ20 and 5-speed does between 3500 and 4500 rpm without any problem. I get 26 mpg too, so really not bad. Lukas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) Thats an imperial (gallon 4.564 Liters) 26mpg, not an American 26 (3.785 L), just a PSA for the locals. Edited February 23, 2012 by nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I´m talking about the fuel consumption of around 9 litres of fuel on 100km. Now it´s you to do the math... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboymechanic Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 My 1996 Legacy Brighton Wagon (2.2 engine with 5MT trans and 3.9 gear ratio) with outback struts and 27 inch tires: If I'm in a hurry on the freeway I cruise at 3000 RPM, so about 75 mph, and I get 24 to 25 mpg. If I'm not in a hurry or on state highways I cruise at 2500 RPM, so about 65 mph, and I get about 31 mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goobysoobs Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I cruise between 60 and 70 on I-5, kind of a slowpoke. Yeah I cruise at this speed as well it served me great on my last cross country trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xadamx1 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I usually set the cruise to about 85 and drive for about two hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 My 1996 Legacy Brighton Wagon (2.2 engine with 5MT trans and 3.9 gear ratio) with outback struts and 27 inch tires: If I'm in a hurry on the freeway I cruise at 3000 RPM, so about 75 mph, and I get 24 to 25 mpg. If I'm not in a hurry or on state highways I cruise at 2500 RPM, so about 65 mph, and I get about 31 mpg. I'm jealous. I'm lucky to get 26 out of my automagic 95 wagon on stock size tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rverdoold Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 We have been driving our outback 2.5 LPG for 8 hours at 100 m/h (Autobahn!!!) No problems whatsoever. Usually I drive between 60 and 65 to be gentle with the fuel consumption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I´m impressed how slow you all are driving. Just a little joke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rverdoold Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I´m impressed how slow you all are driving. Just a little joke... Weird, I thought fuel prices in Austria are sky-high as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 98 legacy, 243k on the ej25. I run about 75, so right around 3300RPMs. It seems to do just fine. Just did a 1000 mile round trip, and it's all happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc526 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I normally cruise around 70 on the highway. 97 OBW DOHC 2.5 and 5MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 nobody has come back with "warp speed" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc526 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 nobody has come back with "warp speed" That is because I am normally getting passed on the highway. Right lane cruiser here...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 nobody has come back with "warp speed" well maybe warped speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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