Cold weather + cheap gas = 12mpg

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Old 12-14-2008 | 01:03 PM
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Red face Cold weather + cheap gas = 12mpg

I think this is my all time worst mileage (its quite the accomplishment)! I have been having a blast ripping around in the cold weather - the turbo just loves the 40-50 degree temps and my wallet loves the sub $2 91 octane.

Anyone get worse milage in their subie? Track mileage doesnt count
Old 12-14-2008 | 01:05 PM
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it's all good right now, cause gas is so cheep like you said to buy. My car runs better when it is cold out, but they do ad some winter additive.
Old 12-14-2008 | 01:15 PM
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ive noticed a big difference. i used to get 21 MPG now im only getting 19.

i just filled up yesterday and im at 20 something miles and killed an 1/8 of a tank already.
Old 12-14-2008 | 02:00 PM
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Yeah I only got 266 miles outta my last tank, good thing its cheap to fill up.
Old 12-14-2008 | 02:05 PM
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Yeah I only got 266 miles outta my last tank, good thing its cheap to fill up.
I got like 170 out of this last one

The key is to floor it everywhere.
Old 12-14-2008 | 02:06 PM
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not really but my intake sounds nicer
Old 12-14-2008 | 02:42 PM
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lol ive been getting 220 lately out of 11 gallons, that's if i don't mash even once :[
Old 12-14-2008 | 03:00 PM
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Old 12-14-2008 | 03:13 PM
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Just lost 1mpg, which isn't bad. I just put a bit more air in my tires, hopefully that helps.
Old 12-14-2008 | 04:07 PM
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I wonder if we're getting a winter blend of gas yet.
Old 12-14-2008 | 04:11 PM
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i need to put air in my tires, hope that will help
Old 12-14-2008 | 04:12 PM
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Cheap gas doesn't come too often. Take advantage of it. On my last tank I got about 165 or so. Love the cheap gas!
Old 12-14-2008 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by willow
Cheap gas doesn't come too often. Take advantage of it. On my last tank I got about 165 or so. Love the cheap gas!
You must drive like an ape on pcp!




I like it
Old 12-14-2008 | 05:17 PM
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I've been getting better gas mileage, 27 mpg at 85 mph lol thats about 430 miles on 1 tank.
Old 12-14-2008 | 05:21 PM
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since i cant drive anymore i have had a full tank in my car forever :/


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