Please Read this MPG thread. Good, bad, otherwise, and post. Correlation?
11-08-2004, 08:14 PM
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Please Read this MPG thread. Good, bad, otherwise, and post. Correlation?
I've read a million posts on MPG for the 8. I saw one post where the guy posted great MPG, and only 1 quart of oil used in a bunch of miles.
Please post if you get bad (12-14), ok (15-18), or good (19-23), or GREAT (24+) MPG and also how much oil you use. How often do you go through a quart of oil.
I am curious if there is a correlation between seals, MPG, and oil usage.
I get 17-19 (ok-good) around town, with about 23 HWY doing 75. I used a quart of oil by my 1500 mile mark.
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Please post if you get bad (12-14), ok (15-18), or good (19-23), or GREAT (24+) MPG and also how much oil you use. How often do you go through a quart of oil.
I am curious if there is a correlation between seals, MPG, and oil usage.
I get 17-19 (ok-good) around town, with about 23 HWY doing 75. I used a quart of oil by my 1500 mile mark.
Tbone
11-08-2004, 09:29 PM
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I get 13 miles to the gallon never more. I used 1 qt of oil in 1500 miles. I am a little disappointed in the gas usage as most others seem to get better. I have 3000 miles on the car now.
11-08-2004, 11:06 PM
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- Averaging 16 mpg city, 22 Hwy (fairly agressive driving)
- Consumed 2 quarts in between 3 oil changes (every 2500 miles)
- 9800 miles total, and running stronger than ever :D
- Consumed 2 quarts in between 3 oil changes (every 2500 miles)
- 9800 miles total, and running stronger than ever :D
11-09-2004, 05:36 AM
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Um, you forgot...
MT v AT (VERY IMPORTANT)
UK v US (gallons are different sizes)
Octane rating (makes a LOT of different to mine when I put Optimax or Ultimate in.)
For the record I get over 20+ to UK gal consistently on long journeys, and I use a litre of oil every 3000 miles or so. I use the range of the engine, so I neither granny shift nor screw it, something in between.
On a track day I got 9.5mpg and used a litre of oil in 100 miles.
MT v AT (VERY IMPORTANT)
UK v US (gallons are different sizes)
Octane rating (makes a LOT of different to mine when I put Optimax or Ultimate in.)
For the record I get over 20+ to UK gal consistently on long journeys, and I use a litre of oil every 3000 miles or so. I use the range of the engine, so I neither granny shift nor screw it, something in between.
On a track day I got 9.5mpg and used a litre of oil in 100 miles.
11-09-2004, 06:58 AM
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6MT, 1700 miles, just topped up the oil with 1/3 quart. Every tank has been right around 19.5 w/Mobil/Exxon 91. No extended highway trips yet, but I expect near mid 20's
11-09-2004, 08:37 AM
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automatic, 12-13 mpg never more, i dont know my oil level, i have 7,000 miles
i dont think i have the M flash. i'm bringing it in on thursday to get it done, lets see if it improves my gas miles
i dont think i have the M flash. i'm bringing it in on thursday to get it done, lets see if it improves my gas miles
11-09-2004, 12:07 PM
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6MT
1600 miles w/ no added oil needed yet
14-14.5 mpg about 80% city/20% freeway. Granny driving mixed with a little aggressive driving. Granny being shifting before 4K rpm, more aggressive shifting at 5-7.5K rpm.
15-15.5 mpg about 80% city/20% freeway. Granny driving.
17-19 mpg 60% freeway/40% city. Granny Driving.
I use Shell 91 vPower.
1600 miles w/ no added oil needed yet
14-14.5 mpg about 80% city/20% freeway. Granny driving mixed with a little aggressive driving. Granny being shifting before 4K rpm, more aggressive shifting at 5-7.5K rpm.
15-15.5 mpg about 80% city/20% freeway. Granny driving.
17-19 mpg 60% freeway/40% city. Granny Driving.
I use Shell 91 vPower.
11-09-2004, 12:17 PM
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3900 miles, one oil change, one half quart added. 18 mpg in town, 20 - 22mpg mostly w/ up to 24mpg once on the highway. (75-80 mph) Easy driving. 6 speed, U.S. gallons.
11-10-2004, 03:16 AM
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With 24,000 miles on the Odo, she averages 22.3 MPG, and since I change my oil every 2,500 miles, there is no oil added or needed inbetween changes. 85% Highway, using Shell or Texaco 87 octane, M Flash.
11-10-2004, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Like Whoa
automatic, 12-13 mpg never more, i dont know my oil level, i have 7,000 miles
i dont think i have the M flash. i'm bringing it in on thursday to get it done, lets see if it improves my gas miles
i dont think i have the M flash. i'm bringing it in on thursday to get it done, lets see if it improves my gas miles
(And, will also stop your engine melting as a bonus.)
