I've got a '91 Legacy Turbo and it seems my mileage is quite low.

For a full tank of gas, if I let it go right down past the "E" mark, I just get about 400-450kms (250miles).

I don't drive it (too) hard and generally keep it about 100km/h or 2500rpm on the highway. Most of my driving is in town, though when on a 3200km trip over Christmas, my mileage did improve somewhat.

Is this "normal" or to be expected for this age of car? I think it's got the 2.2l engine in it and power everything - and it all mostly still works! I love the car, but compared to my summer ride (Golf TDI) the fuel consumtion kills me!

Rob

well this is a bigger engine than you vw. oh and you need to post this in the new generation of subarus forum. anyway that is probally the answer.

Its a turbo, and as you said you're doing city, so that will make it lower. and it'll never get close to a nice small car running a diesel.

 

250 dosn't sound too bad, you might get the o2 sensor replaced, along with the wires, plugs and air and fuel filter; basic tuneup stuff should help.

sounds good to me

 

16mpg on E85

20mpg on 89

Thanks for your feedback.

I'm new to the Subaru world, and just asumed that it being a '91 it was an "older" generation model! I'll also get some of the basic tune-up stuff done as well. I've only been doing oil changes so far...

Rob