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2014 subaru forester 2.5 CVT MPG vs. RPM
So I just bought a new 2014 Subaru forester Touring 2.5 CVT. Because of the CVT I can't easily tell what has the best gear ratio at RPM and Speed. At 70 MPG I'm getting about 31 mpg and at 65 MPH I'm getting 34 MPG. Of course this is from the car's instrumentation which is not necessarily the most accurate. I know the CVT continuously adjusts to hit best efficiency.
But my question is this: Do I trust the CVT and its always at its most efficient point, or is there a distinct curve (or linear?) for MPG vs Speed.
So if it is always at its most efficient point, then I just drive slow. But if not, the I guess I log MPG vs Speed vs RPM just for my own reference. This is my first CVT (symmetrical) so I am not as confident as I was in the old Cavalier. There I could hit 5th gear and cruise at the lowest RPM to be most efficient.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Any other NEW foresters out there?
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