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Old 09-12-2004, 12:00 PM
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I wonder if it has anything to do with the varying types of fuel sold across the country. I know here in NJ we have a special blend of gasoline. Chicago has another and California multiple blends. I think there's approx 20 different blends of fuel distributed across the country.

I'm averaging 34 mpg after 12,000 miles. The lowest I get is 31, highest 39. It's been consistent from the beginning. I don't normaly go faster than 65-70. I take it easy on take-offs and let go of the gas early for braking. Other than that nothing out of the ordinary.
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Old 09-22-2004, 06:16 PM
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I'm ranging from 29-34 MPG. Running highway miles around 70MPH will get 34. At 80MPH you won't get much over 30. My first tank was about 23MPG, now with 10K+ miles (since June 04) it will get the 31-34 on the sticker, willing to bet more with a K&N installed.

BTW, I drive the ____ out of cars so 30+ MPG at 80+ MPH is great!
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Old 09-27-2004, 12:51 PM
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32.8 mpg on my last fill-up with just over 2k on the car.

This is with 75% highway driving (63-68mph) and only taking it over 3k if needed to merge in or something like that.
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Old 09-29-2004, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MIKE DEGUZMAN
i got my xb 5spd on tues with a full tank of gas and 1 mile on the odo. i ran it until the gas light turned on plus and extra 30 minutes. i checked my odo before i refueled at the gas station and it read 271. i filled up my tank, about 50 cents after the gas clicker (full tank indicator) and the gas meter said i filled up withe 10.5 gallons. comes out to about 25-26 mpg. not even close to the 31-35mpg the book and tag said it would get. kinda disappointed..... but kinda not.... my other car gets about 17mpg.... so it seemed like my gas lasted forever in my xb.

all in all.... im ok with it..... but not completely satisfied....
I know this is a dead horse, but this was my exact first tank too(last weekend).

I noticed that I had the venting set on floor/defrost. But I never noticed teh a/c light being on. After driving and lookin under the car, I came to the conclusion it did have a/c on. I'm assuming that's where my mileage came from.
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Old 09-30-2004, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by underESTIMATED
Originally Posted by MIKE DEGUZMAN
i got my xb 5spd on tues with a full tank of gas and 1 mile on the odo. i ran it until the gas light turned on plus and extra 30 minutes. i checked my odo before i refueled at the gas station and it read 271. i filled up my tank, about 50 cents after the gas clicker (full tank indicator) and the gas meter said i filled up withe 10.5 gallons. comes out to about 25-26 mpg. not even close to the 31-35mpg the book and tag said it would get. kinda disappointed..... but kinda not.... my other car gets about 17mpg.... so it seemed like my gas lasted forever in my xb.

all in all.... im ok with it..... but not completely satisfied....
I know this is a dead horse, but this was my exact first tank too(last weekend).

I noticed that I had the venting set on floor/defrost. But I never noticed teh a/c light being on. After driving and lookin under the car, I came to the conclusion it did have a/c on. I'm assuming that's where my mileage came from.
I would not use the initial fill up for the mpg. You need to use the same exact pump and go to one click for the initial and return fill-up. I guarantee your numbers will be better than what you got on the first tank
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Old 04-08-2005, 10:07 AM
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i just got 38.14 miles per gallon on 76 gas!!!!
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Old 04-08-2005, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hocR
i just got 38.14 miles per gallon on 76 gas!!!!
at what 35mph in 5th going down hill?
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Old 04-08-2005, 01:28 PM
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nope he was in nuetral...lol
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Old 04-11-2005, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
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i just got 38.14 miles per gallon on 76 gas!!!!
at what 35mph in 5th going down hill?
Actually, driving like a grandma. 80% highway 65-70mph. These cars arent fast, so why waste the effort.
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Old 04-11-2005, 02:10 PM
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I filled up yesterday. Got 30 mpg in town
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I have 13000+ miles. With 4 snows in winter have seen as low as 26. This is driving at speeds o70-80. The highest I have seen w/my stock 15" is 33-34. The key is keeping revs below 3000 rpm.
I also have 150 lbs of stuff in cargo area and mine is an automatic.
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Originally Posted by hocR
i just got 38.14 miles per gallon on 76 gas!!!!
38 is my personal best so far.
I just hit 23 on a road trip - trying to follow my buddy in his A6 going 85 against a MASSIVE headwind. I can't say I'm surprised by my poor mpg under these conditions...
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Old 04-12-2005, 05:47 PM
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haha yea.. pesky lack of aerodynamics.. at least we look cool. hah jk
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Old 04-13-2005, 06:00 PM
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25mpg is pretty decent isnt it?
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Just over 3K and averaging a little over 33 mpg. That is a mix of highway and city and all stock except the 7-spoke 15" rims.
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Originally Posted by hocR
haha yea.. pesky lack of aerodynamics.. at least we look cool. hah jk
Dang straight we look good!
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Old 04-24-2005, 05:22 AM
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Just filled up today. 33MPG with a combination of highway/city. Ive regularly gotten 30, only dipped to 28 once.
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Old 04-27-2005, 03:08 AM
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My 2 cents: My 5 speed xB, with 19K showing gets 34 to 35 on the highway under 70 mph. In town, I shift around 3K rpm and get about 31 mpg. The trick is the engine sucks gas the moment you start getting it above 4K rpm. If you drive sane (as the car is designed to do) you will get good mileage after break in.

If you goose it a lot and keep those revs up your mileage will plummet into the mid 20's before you know it.
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After 11,000 miles I'm getting a consistent 28mpg in town, and 30 hwy
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