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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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how much km to a full tank?

i just wanted to know how much km everybody puts on their cars with a full tank. i only get about 350 and i wanted to know if this is average.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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I get around 500 with my mine. Max I've ever gotten was 555 I believe. I use cruise control quite a bit, slow start-ups, easy on the braking, etc.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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~470-520kms 90% city driving. much more on the highway. i did get 750+ last year on a road trip, and the gas light hadn't come on yet. i always fuel up before the light comes on.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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wow so i guess its me, what do you guys think my problem is?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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lead foot?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stclairwest
i just wanted to know how much km everybody puts on their cars with a full tank. i only get about 350 and i wanted to know if this is average.
I think mmagic could be right, heavy lead foot

No problem getting +600 Kms/tank with my G. I got about the same with my 05 also.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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when i drive real slow all the time i get maybe 50 kms more. still a big difference from you guys
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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What year is your car?
You should definitely get much better than that.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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I get about 400-450km per tank. A lead foot will give you 350km and also in a large city you have to consider the burn rate for idling at lights and stops signs and traffic congestion. Your burning gas that doesn't translate into Km.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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I get 500+ and I have a twin turbo and I am addicted too boost. However very few of my km are in the city. OP try changing you plugs and air filter . 350km/tank hurts.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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^^^^ i wish. I only get 400 km if im lucky and thats in the boost alot. But also noticed when my fuel light comes on my car only takes 55L should take 76 to fill.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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High 500s daily & +600s on long runs.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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4 - 500 kms.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GEE35X
What year is your car?
You should definitely get much better than that.

i have a 2004, what small things can i do that will increase my mileage?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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As another poster said perhaps your car is in need of a tune-up such as new plugs, new air filter etc. You can add an extra couple psi in your tires to decrease rolling resistance. Make sure no brakes are dragging, including your parking brake.
When accellerating try and keep your foot out of it, keep the RPMs down.

I must say most of my driving (+75%) is on the highway. If your driving is all city stop and go driving your mileage will drop drastically.

Use premium gas (91) as reccomended by manual.
 
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