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full tank mileage?
Hi
how many miles can you guys go with a full tank before filling up again? My fuel gauge is crap, and I rely on once a day readings when it decides to work.. |
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Re: full tank mileage?
anywhere between 300 and 370 miles
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1992 Liquid Silver/Black LSL LeveL10 Stage 3 Trans and associated stuff |
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Re: full tank mileage?
in only city driving, may be as low as around 250-300, however if it is running properly, if you are doing highway driving, it is more than possible to get over 400 miles on a tank.
The SVX has a very pessimistic gas tank. I know on mine, when it hits the line for "E", I have about 4 gallons left. |
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Re: full tank mileage?
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Heck, my fuel light even sometimes comes on with 5-6 gallons left in the tank. Then it goes off...usually. Generally, I average between 18-21 MPG around town and about 26-29mpg on the highway.
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-Jason (8/23/07-Present) 1995 Subaru SVX LSi (197k) Polo Green (#1102) 03/95 Mods: DDM Tuning 4500k 35w Low Beam HID, 100w H3 Bulbs, Extra Ground Cables, 15 minute $12.96 mod, svxfiles designed transmission mount (), sporting a "new" tail light bar, silver BBS rims, custom power steering cooler (one that doesn't dump ATF constantly), new negative lead cable, no more third or fourth gear (1977-Present) 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (81k) Silver (12/01/2011-Present) 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 5MT (97k) I have a bad feeling about this. -Obi Wan Kenobi |
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Re: full tank mileage?
I fill up around 360 miles.
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Seth 94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather Past subies: 92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD 96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED 99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED 98' Forester L -Totaled Other toys: 99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap 06' B9 Tribeca-Stock 1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim Mods: work in progress |
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Re: full tank mileage?
My light comes on with 2L, or just over 1/2 a gallon, left in the tank.
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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Re: full tank mileage?
wow your gauge is way off. Mine come on around 340-360.
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Seth 94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather Past subies: 92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD 96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED 99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED 98' Forester L -Totaled Other toys: 99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap 06' B9 Tribeca-Stock 1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim Mods: work in progress |
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Re: full tank mileage?
Mine varies but usually comes on between 300-325. Its come on as early as 250 though. The lowest I ever ran it the gauge was almost completely past the E, and when I filled it I think I had a little over 2 gallons left.
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92 LS-L, Ebony Pearl, 160k miles, sitting in the hospital waiting room hoping for a miracle 06 Hyundai Sonata GLS, 77K miles |
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Re: full tank mileage?
I put 18.1 gallons in once. I drove about 55 miles in the city once the check engine light came on solid.
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Re: full tank mileage?
I average around 352, a combination of city/highway driving.
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By Faith Mayonazzzz! _________________________ 1992 Subaru SVX Pearl White LS-L 128k #7234 1992 Subaru SVX Pearl White LS 145k #2896 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Blue Pearl Limited 36k |
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Re: full tank mileage?
i refuel between 450 and 500 miles.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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Re: full tank mileage?
That'll happen with a 5 speed.
Winnebagos can go forever on one tank of gas |
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Re: full tank mileage?
Based on my experience, and many of these "fuel mileage" threads, it's safe to say that, if you aren't getting at least 17 MPG in town and 25 on the road, something's wrong with your car (or you're driving it so hard there will be soon).
dcb |
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Re: full tank mileage?
I fill up every 300 miles. Once I fill up, I check my mileage, divide it by the amount of gas pumped and get my average MPG. This way you can get an idea of how well your SVX is running. There should be at least 2 gallons remaining when the light comes on.
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Re: full tank mileage?
I ususally get 18 or so in town, 21-22 on the freeway, I wish I could get 350-400 miles to a tank! I've gone over 300 only a few times since I bought the car. I wish I knew why it doesn't get better mileage...
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1992 SVX LS-L #1222 Pearl White 1987 GL Turbo wagon, 5 lug conversion, D/R 5 speed (Rice killer) 1992 Dodge Ram 4x4 diesel (car hauler) 1968 Dodge Polara convertible (Camaro killer) 1990 Toyota Corolla FWD auto (330,000 mile grocery getter) 1986 VW Jetta |
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