gas mileage on these cars ?
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gas mileage on these cars ?
NA and turbo?
I hate to make that a deciding factor but right now I must take everything into account.
even though I showed the warden a nice V70 T5 last night not far from me.
I just dont need a car that gets 15mpg all the time.
tell me they do better when not stomping the gas pedal
I hate to make that a deciding factor but right now I must take everything into account.
even though I showed the warden a nice V70 T5 last night not far from me.
I just dont need a car that gets 15mpg all the time.
tell me they do better when not stomping the gas pedal
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I usually use www.FuelEcomony.gov. Here is the V70 link (you may need to cut and paste): http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx...Field=Findacar
These cars turbo or not should get about the same mileage, between 22 / 29. If you are not getting that, you likely have an issue with a O2 sensor or need to make some driving habit changes.
I purchased a ScanGauge II and took my 960 from 21/24 to 25/29. There is a couple of other things I did do: 1. Michelin Fuel Rated Tires, 2. K & N Filter, 3. Full synthetic oil, 4. Lucas every 10k.
The best thing about a turbo is that you get more hp with little or no fuel consumption loss.
These cars turbo or not should get about the same mileage, between 22 / 29. If you are not getting that, you likely have an issue with a O2 sensor or need to make some driving habit changes.
I purchased a ScanGauge II and took my 960 from 21/24 to 25/29. There is a couple of other things I did do: 1. Michelin Fuel Rated Tires, 2. K & N Filter, 3. Full synthetic oil, 4. Lucas every 10k.
The best thing about a turbo is that you get more hp with little or no fuel consumption loss.
Last edited by rspi; 04-20-2011 at 06:54 AM. Reason: addition / repair link
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I just took a trip today, filled the tank and put her on the freeway. I could only go 55 for an hour and got 32mpg. I was really trying hard to keep it there as it would move a bit on hills, etc. In general this was a very very flat drive. The distance gauge said 545 where it normally on a full tank says about 315. On the way back I had to teach a Civic that Volvos rule so that all changed.
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I live in Oregon and I am not blessed with flat roads where you get better gas. I do have a turbo and would reccomend getting one with it, especially being able to pass cars.
I have been driving all over my state for work. I use the cruse control and typically I set my speed between 69 - 74 mph. I get 25-26 mpg on these road trips. I always get 21-23 in town. I classify myself as an agressive driver.
I have been driving all over my state for work. I use the cruse control and typically I set my speed between 69 - 74 mph. I get 25-26 mpg on these road trips. I always get 21-23 in town. I classify myself as an agressive driver.
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Scan Gauge II
The gauge helps you become aware of your driving habbits and drop the bad ones. I also did the following: Use 93 octane, used full synthetic, installed a K&N box filter, and have good fuel rated Michelin tires.
I'm also getting 25.5 around town in my T-5R and 32 on the highway. but like JimK said, it's a boaring drive.
I loaned it to a friend that has a Lexus GS300 and he is getting 10% better mileage around town and 20% better on the highway in just 30 days of using the thing.
Last edited by rspi; 04-21-2011 at 10:53 PM. Reason: addition
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Get the T5, what people fail to realize is it does not matter how big and fast your car is, it's how you drive it.
Many buy econoboxes thinking "oh, I get great gas mileage, i'll drive it like I stole it everywhere I go just to keep up with traffic!" and little do they know they'll suck more gas than a guy with twice the motor IF he's driving sensibly.
Many buy econoboxes thinking "oh, I get great gas mileage, i'll drive it like I stole it everywhere I go just to keep up with traffic!" and little do they know they'll suck more gas than a guy with twice the motor IF he's driving sensibly.
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