New to the forum, not the first time I've stumbled across it though
Just picked up a 97 Legacy Outback wagon a few weeks back that I'd like to mod for mpg. Has 312700 miles and counting, and still runs like a champ. Can't complain with a well running, driving Subaru for $1000. Was a very well maintained car (re: dealer serviced for all but the last 2 years), and is all highway miles. Its a 2.5l H4 with a 4 speed auto AWD tranny. Wasn't exactly my first choice of vehicles (sold my SVX for this
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), but at least its another Subie. I'd have rather had the 2.2l, but beggars can't be choosers, eh?
Currently seeing about 23 mpg combined and an estimated 28-30 highway, however highway miles aren't quite pinned down yet as I haven't had the chance to run an all highway trip. Needs a few small repairs and a bit of maintenance done (new wheel bearing, new control arm bushings). But for the price I couldn't complain
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Already started the basic maintenance (oil, plugs, etc). Soon to be onto the ecomodding :thumbsup:
Now, the goal is to see 28 combined and 35 highway mpg at least. To accomplish this, I have a feeling I'll be needing your help
Reasons for wanting to improve the MPG? Outside of the obvious reason (fluctuating prices and me being a college student with a disability that can't really afford gas in the first place), I plan to use the vehicle for weekend camping/festivals. I also want it to be an efficient and fuel saving bug out vehicle in case SHTF. Hence the reason I went with an AWD vehicle (considering they really aren't the most fuel efficient options, however Subaru's seem to be the best AWD when it comes to mpg).
I plan to post a over the next few days with more details in regards to what I have done/plan to do, and would like to, and could definitely use some insight/input from everyone
Thanks in advance!
-b