sub4ru Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 you swapped from twin to single?? Yes, I have a VF28, and DCCD from an STI, and some other goodies. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/04/y6ahuqa4.jpg You can see the controller, and my ridiculous e-brake handle, in this picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub4ru Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Yes, I have a VF28, and DCCD from an STI, and some other goodies. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/04/y6ahuqa4.jpg You can see the controller, and my ridiculous e-brake handle, in this picture. It turns out my o2 sensor was inop. New sensor is installed and ill update you all later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octain11 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 nice, looks clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caschmidt Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I get 27-29. Ive been using shell 93 for the past 100,000+ miles because the engine pings. Shes got almost 232,000miles on her now and mpg is still good! A lot of highway, some stop and go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub4ru Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 It turns out my o2 sensor was inop. New sensor is installed and ill update you all later. 26 mpg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I was averaging 22mpg in mixed city/highway driving. I switched to a K&N ari filter a few months ago and though the engine response is better I notice my mileage seems to have dropped to 19mpg in mixed driving, even when I try to be conscious and conservative of my driving style. 2003, Legacy Wagon, stock, 130K miles. Have also noticed over the years that tire pressure, even small changes, greatly affect the mpg. --Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobpockros Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 2001 Legacy GT Limited 5-Speed Sedan. Running 91 octane I only get around 20.5mpg with mixed city/freeway driving (never exceeding above 3,500rpm). I feel like I should be able to do better but aside from tire pressure I don't see how a drastic change in my mpg would be possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qi Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm averaging a little over 21 mpg on the streets and I can get as much as 31 mpg (!!!) when I drive gingerly on the highway. I actively monitor my mpg using the app 'Dash' which uses an OBDII reader to monitor your driving habits. I'm sure without the app, I'd probably closer 26 mpg. Running totally stock on a 2000 Legacy GT wagon. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nff Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 http://www.fuelly.com/driver/nff/legacy im getting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCO Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I get 25-27 mpg most of the year and 23 mpg in winter time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicy555 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I have a 01 limited gt, 5 speed The best I got was on a trip, 26mpg... that was during the fall when i first got her, during the winter with 50/50 city and highway i get 21-23mpg. Hoping during the summer it will go up Anybody use a scangauge or something? I really wish our cars had the built in readings. Im very jelous of my brothres 08 ford fusion and my girlfriends old caddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooblube Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Would a throttle controller help MPGs if you have em set to economy setting. I was considering getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooblube Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 if anyone knows or is using one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gage Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Ej259 with 78,xxx on 87 i get 24mpg City/highway driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMartin Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I get around 24 city and 30 highway. I've used premium almost always since I got the car, mainly to keep the engine running clean. I do notice it runs a little more smooth using premium over regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMartin Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 2001 Legacy GT Limited 5-Speed Sedan. Running 91 octane I only get around 20.5mpg with mixed city/freeway driving (never exceeding above 3,500rpm). I feel like I should be able to do better but aside from tire pressure I don't see how a drastic change in my mpg would be possible. Adding a K&N air filter, NGK iridium plugs and wires, and a fuel treatment helped me gain around 3-4 mpg. It might also be time to replace your fuel filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobpockros Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I just broke my record the other day and got 22.5mpg (city/highway mix) using Shell 91 octane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobpockros Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Adding a K&N air filter, NGK iridium plugs and wires, and a fuel treatment helped me gain around 3-4 mpg. It might also be time to replace your fuel filter Since I already have brand new OEM Plugs and Wires, I think I'll try replacing my air filter and fuel filter like you are suggesting. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintergreen Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Octane does make a difference and how much Ethanol %. I use Premium only to avoid the ethanol. The higher priced fuel has more BTUs and therefor more MPG out of it than high % ethanol blends. A few years ago I ran all three grades one at a time as a test, two lowest had ethanol 20% and 10%, premium 0%. 20% had the worst fuel mileage and was the cheapest, premium was just the opposite. When I did the math to see what it cost me to drive per mile the cost of each grade was all within a few cents of each other. Since then I only use 0% ethanol blend, and have only seen that available in premium. When water gets into an ethanol blend it causes phase separation...bad deal, look it up. On premium I've been getting ~24 MPG per tank, this is coming from the Ultra-Gauge I have installed in the car. Check it out, it is a handy tool to instantly have MPG feed back and try to adjust driving. On a 12 mile trip to work, 50/50 city highway (70 MPH) I can get 22 - 24 MPG, while on the highway my instant best average is 28 MPG. With the AWD and cold temperatures it is difficult to do better. I've notice in my other (non Subaru) car the ambient temp really makes a difference when below 60°F MPG really tappers off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub4ru Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 26 mpg! I have not seen 26mpg since this post. I regularly get 18.5 mpg now. Its sucks buying premium. It costs me $80 to fill up in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobpockros Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have not seen 26mpg since this post. I regularly get 18.5 mpg now. Its sucks buying premium. It costs me $80 to fill up in Japan. NA or Twin Turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub4ru Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 NA or Twin Turbo? Neither. Swapped from twin to single turbo. Also, my AFRs were off for a few months and I just figured out why. So maybe my MPG will go back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintergreen Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 The ambient temperature is up today 40 deg. F! I got 29.9 city/highway 12 miles on the way to work today. I drive in 4th and 5th gear as much as I can in the city and keep the RPM low. I also try to "short shift" as much as possible in the city and keep the RPM low. Accelerating a little harder helps spend less time sucking fuel trying to get up to speed. Once at speed the I use a feather touch on the throttle to keep the car at speed. The highway is a little harder to work with, too much aerodynamic drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub4ru Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Personally, I think chasing MPG is a waste if time. Just drive the car. If a person can't afford gas, find a different means of transportation. Also, buying a new or newer car for the mileage benefits is out weighed by the extra cost of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobpockros Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Just broke my record the other day and got 22.8mpg City/Highway using Costco 91 octane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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