AlpineRaven Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 My EJ22 wagon does average 24.684mpg (9.558 litres per 100kms) I have a MS Excel chart since January till now, worst figure was 20.74mpg (towing), best was 26.695 (98% highway) no better or worse than that. Is there any secrets or improvements I could look out to gain more MPG? Cheers AP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 both my legacy's get 25 mpg , both are a/t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 My car gets 20-22 mpg. That's with a lead foot driver and heavy weight oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmm001 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Alpine, those numbers sound about right. I average anywhere from 22-27 MPG with heavyweight oil. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderhound Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 yep. doesn't matter what I do I get 25mpg. 98 legacy 161k 5mt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawlerdan Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 best i got was 28.2 in a 92 a/t wagon with 17s and low pro tires 100% freeway @ 70 plus mph but it averaged 26 or so regularly it has a cold air intake as well if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 93 legacy AT with 290,000 mi. 22-27mpg reliably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 my 98 Legacy got 22-24 in the city 30-32 highway nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voluptuary5 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 25.86 has been the last year's average over 10,332 miles. Looks like low 20's around town and high 20's highway. Low of 18 (one time only and no idea why--bad fill-up?) and multiple highs of 29. -V5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Well that depends upon who is driving, it's my wife's car and she gets around 17 to 18 mpg, when I drive it, I get around 23 to 24 mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 It tends to vary from summer to winter a fair bit. I'm not sure if it's the cold engine needing more fuel during warmup or the different gasoline they sell during the winter that affects it more. My mileage during the summer tends to vary between 22 and 26, and during the winter 17-22). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daehttub2000 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 My 95 Subie Wagon (2.2L Manual AWD) is driven fast and hard and often with a lot of gear on top and in the back. Based on the past 3 years of records (yes, I’m a car geek) it averages 24 MPG on mostly city driving. The average is 23MPG in winter and 25MPG in summer. I can get 27-29 on road trips and 18-20 when I’m AWD in the snow and idling a lot to stay warm. My best tips for mileage are keeping the weight down by taking junk off the roof and out of the back of the car. I also let my tank run down to empty before refilling rather than constantly topping it off (except in the winter). Also regap or replace your plugs/wires if it’s been while. Make sure your O2 sensor is working in the winter (CEL light when its really cold). Finally, don’t drive like a knucklehead like I do (my other Subie is a WRX). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondasucks Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I average 25-26 in my Legacy, 90 wagon, 2.2 4WD MT, my old 91 sedan got 24-25 city and 27-28 on the highway (Best I ever got was 32 between SLC and Tremonton, Utah) Oddly enough, Jessica's 1.8 FWD 4AT Impreza gets WORSE mileage than my heavier wagon with a bigger engine :-P She averages 23-24, somtimes as low as 20 if she's just driving in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daehttub2000 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I forgot to mention to check your air pressure regularly. On older cars with older tires/rims, they probably will lose a bit of air, especially in the winter. Even if they're new, the temperature drop from summer to fall to winter will cause your tires to be underinflated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I am running a 2.2 with a 2.5 ECU. I was getting 23 MPG for the last year. It is now in the teens, I just ordered a O2 sensor off Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I am running a 2.2 with a 2.5 ECU. I was getting 23 MPG for the last year. It is now in the teens, I just ordered a O2 sensor off Ebay. Send it back. The front o2 sensor needs to eb a subaru sensor. There have been many examples here where a non subaru front o2 sensor does nothing or makes things worse. They arent as responsive as the factory sesnors. Now for the second o2 sensor that can be generic. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I checked my mileage yesterday as I thought I was getting horribly bad gas mileage (420km/261 miles per tank) and I am getting 20.6 miles/gallon. This is about 85% highway driving on my way to work each day. Gonna have to change my O2 sensor soon to see if it helps. I purchased this vehicle not only for the extra traction it will provide in the winter, but because I thought I would be getting 28-30 mpg. :eek: :eek: EDIT: I just got off the phone with Subaru and they want $242CAN for an O2 sensor!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Try to buy one from the US...they're $50 from subarugenuineparts and 1stsubaruparts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Try to buy one from the US...they're $50 from subarugenuineparts and 1stsubaruparts.... Roger that! My thoughts exactly. Just to be sure, this is the O2 sensor right before the Y pipe on the exhaust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Send it back. The front o2 sensor needs to eb a subaru sensor. There have been many examples here where a non subaru front o2 sensor does nothing or makes things worse. They arent as responsive as the factory sesnors. Now for the second o2 sensor that can be generic. nipper I did get an OEM off ebay for 16 bucks, it was for a 2.5. Since I am running a 2.5 ECU I though I would give it a chance. I saw the pic of the box, it is OEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterD Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 my 91 EJ22 wagon 5sp has averaged 25mpg over the past 8 full tanks of gas, my best has been 28.2 and my worst was 21.1mpg. its really not as bad as i thought, although if all you do is city driving there are way more efficent cars. my vw will get 28mpg when i beat on it all day long, and 36mpg on a long highway drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calazo Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 My 1991 1/2 Legacy 2.2 Sedan M/T AWD gets about 20 MPG City 23 Highway at an 8.000ft altitude & lots of hills with 89-octane gasoline, and average load, which is not bad, as compared to the 9MPG combined of my last car (Ford Bronco). By local standards it is considered to be a car of moderate fuel consumption in general, but higher than their local non-AWD competitors such as: Honda Accord, Nissan Altima (Bluebird), Toyota Camry & Mazda 626. My dad's 2.0 Legacy Wagon gets about the same mileage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneLegacy Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 There is something wrong with m ej22 because everyone is gettig great gas milage but me. I get about 15mpg in the city. RIght no i'm running w/out exhaust and I just got a whole 146 miles to the fill up,lol. Thats my fault, I know. I ordered a new intake so that should help alot, and of course the exhaust should get be back to about 20mpg hopfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destey Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 '95 Legacy sdn 5mt. My highest calculated was 31. My lowest was 25. Usually its around 28. Somewhat surprising considering its got the tick of death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 92 Legacy Wagon, 5MT, 218,000 miles I average 25MPG mixed. Get upwards of 28MPG on straight highway @ 75-80MPH. This is all with Arco (BP) unleaded regular (87 octane?) gas. Tires are shot, center diff is toast, and I have an intermitant CEL when the engine is cold (I have not gotten around to cutting the tape to check the codes yet. they are still bundled in the harness as this car does not give CELs often. Hardly ever, in fact) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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