Fossinator Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Sport sharp mode and a lead foot don't help my case one bit... I average around 19 to 22 mpg on average. This is according to the calculator in my Legacy that I feel can be overly optimistic at times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 After 145 miles since fulling up two nights ago, the dash is reading 24.0 mpg. That's after a run to Willimantic (18-20miles) last night and showing a early 90's Mustang GT how slow he was today. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 2, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 2, 2012 Byron, first of all--you get some of the best MPGs around. I think that has a lot to do with the combination of the 5MT and your tune...props. Second--do you manually calculate your mileage as well? How does it compare to the dash readout? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I have in the past, and the dash is optimistic. I figure the dash reads abouit .6 -.8 to the positive side. So my real world is currently about 23.5mpg. I also drive at 65-70mph for most of my DD into work. Going home is a little bit faster some times. I do also coast a lot, as much as a mile or at a time. Once on the way to work then once on the way home most day's. I have asked my Tuner about why I get such good mpg, he's not really sure either but the tune is good. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 2, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 2, 2012 Good stuff. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I have in the past, and the dash is optimistic. I figure the dash reads abouit .6 -.8 to the positive side. So my real world is currently about 23.5mpg. I also drive at 65-70mph for most of my DD into work. Going home is a little bit faster some times. I do also coast a lot, as much as a mile or at a time. Once on the way to work then once on the way home most day's. I have asked my Tuner about why I get such good mpg, he's not really sure either but the tune is good. Pretty much exactly what I'm seeing. Only difference is I'm Infamous OTS stage 1. I have noticed that the mpg display is limited to changes of 0.3 mpg. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muajg Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 My 05 with a VF40 and conservative tune gets 22.5 MPG in city driving. On the highway I have gotten 27 MPG twice. Once in Kentucky, and once going from Dillion, CO back to Kansas City. The Colorado trip was a huge elevation drop, so I can't take credit. Like I said my tune is very conservative, no additional boost. Normal highway driving is 25-26 MPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerogan Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I get about 21 mpg babying the car mixed driving and 23-24 all hwy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I get about 15mpg mixed driving. 10mpg when I'm asshatting, 20mpg when I'm highway. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Take off the hand brake before you drive 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halycon Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Also turn off the A/C, remove excess weight (ie. spare tyre, unwanted dead weight, the wife).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too sigmafour Posted August 6, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted August 6, 2012 I have asked my Tuner about why I get such good mpg, he's not really sure either but the tune is good. in an ideal world the answer is because performance and efficiency are two sides of the same coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubie Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Drove all weekend, a/c off 90% of the time and got 20mpg with 50/50 highway and city. So from the looks of it this was sorta good... oh all stock btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05 LegacyGT Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I usually get 21 to 23 in mixed driving. I have found that the dash readout is usually just under 1 MPG higher than manually calculated values. On the highway, it's about 26 to 27 when cruising at 72-ish. Cobb stage 1 tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Got to work today same tank full from Jul 31, dash is reading 24.5mpg,the mileage is about 300. This tank has had more backroad trips then normal. I should have got gas before Saturday night. Drove by the Sunoco by the house about diner time, 93 was $3.94, came back by about 8:20PM it was $4.00. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Filled the tank today, $4.00 a gallon GRRRRRRRRRRRR. 328 miles, 14.64 gallons = 22.40mpg. I took the back roads home from work yesterday (26 miles), there was a traffic warning on the highway. The weather was nice, so it was nice to run the car through the gears a few times and clean the carbon out of her. I should add the dash read 23.7mpg when I got home last night. I didn't not check it before I filled up this AM. I started the car, roll down the driveway into the street. It's about a 1.5 drive to the gas station. Most of that is up hill. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Filled the tank today, $4.00 a gallon GRRRRRRRRRRRR. ^ I was in Norway a few months ago (9.5 usd a gallon). Now in France for a while (8.6 USD). 100-120 USD a tank; I get mildly hysterical each time I fill my tank . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 just got back from NC, 5hr trip. wagon loaded with luggage and 2 bikes on the hitch I averaged 24.6mpg. oh....and I'm at 204k now 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 just got back from NC, 5hr trip. wagon loaded with luggage and 2 bikes on the hitch I averaged 24.6mpg. oh....and I'm at 204k now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 what?? 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted August 7, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted August 7, 2012 he's jelly of your good gas mileage and high miles combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am just jealous. That's all. I do NOT get that mileage when I put my "big rigs" on my roof racks. Going 75 mph---> 20mpg . Of course, can't really compare. You're using a hitch rack too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 he's jelly of your good gas mileage and high miles combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 used to have a roof rack on my outback. i could never use the sunroof because it was so noisy up there. plus the mpg sucked. hitch racks all the way! 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 used to have a roof rack on my outback. i could never use the sunroof because it was so noisy up there. plus the mpg sucked. hitch racks all the way! Yeah. I am actually planning to 'ditch' my Yakima roof racks and get a nice hitch rack. Thinking of Thule.. I'll still keep my Yakimas though in case we need to load like 6 MTB bikes or more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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