big disparity between hwy and city mileage

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Bev A. Kupf, Jul 29, 2003.

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    Bev A. Kupf Guest

    On my '97 850 GLT (non-turbo), I routinely get about 16 - 17 mpg for
    in city driving (sometimes as low as 15). On road trips I get 27 mpg.

    Volvo service and my independent Volvo place cannot find anything wrong
    with the engine -- which has been maintained regularly.

    I know that my in city driving is mostly short drives (2 - 3 miles) with
    lots of stops and starts. But I am not convinced that this is the only
    reason I get such poor mileage for city driving.

    Any thoughts on things I can ask my mechanic to look for?

    Thanks,
    Bev
     
    Bev A. Kupf, Jul 29, 2003
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    Rob Guenther Guest

    Seems normal to me. You should be able to get a bit more out on the
    highway.... when you drive for 2-3 mins you get HORRIBLE gas mileage.... its
    just a fact.
     
    Rob Guenther, Jul 30, 2003
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    Scott Guest

    This is exactly what I get on my 2002 Cross Country.
    Seemed normal to me.
     
    Scott, Jul 31, 2003
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    Phil Lefebvre Guest

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    Normal here too. We get about 18-20 in the city with out '96 850 GLT
    wagon, which includes some longer city/highway drives to visit family in
    the suburbs. I normally get 25-29 for all-highway drives. Engine always
    checks out in tip-top shape.
     
    Phil Lefebvre, Jul 31, 2003
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  5. Bev A. Kupf

    Bev A. Kupf Guest

    Thank you, Rob, Chuck, Phil and Scott. I guess my engine's okay, and
    the poor in-city mileage is a function of the short drives I make.

    It's also good to know that for long drives, my mileage is in line with
    what the rest of you get.

    Thanks!
    Bev
     
    Bev A. Kupf, Aug 2, 2003
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