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07-13-2009, 07:16 PM
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I wouldn't complain about that.. Between being a wagon, and being full of stuff, 33mpg is solid.
Have you tried any of the suggestions that were listed for improving the mileage? Jason
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07-27-2009, 01:01 PM
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My D24T/M46 745 averaged about 31 mpg driving cross-country (Boston-Denver-Seattle) a couple months ago with an incredible load on it. You can see a track of my fuel mileage here: http://www.fuelly.com/driver/v8volvo/740
It probably could have done better if it didn't look like this...  
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07-31-2009, 03:40 AM
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I just made my first long drive with my Volvo. We averaged 31 mpg. That was from Salem to Grants Pass out rafting on the river and back to Salem with 3 people, a full trunk and triple digit heat the whole time. I think that was not to bad.
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08-15-2009, 09:09 PM
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D24T+IC in 245, 3 inch side exit, .60 A/R compressor 14.5psi boost, and M46.
Nets me a solid 30mpg no matter what - city/hiway/slow/fast... doesn't matter.
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08-28-2009, 09:31 PM
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At what RPM range are people getting the best MPG? On my car 2500rpm on the tach gets to about 60MPH and 2900rpm gets me to 70MPH. What is everyone else at? This seems kind of high to me. I am used to my 7.3 diesel redlining at 3000-3500rpm.
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08-29-2009, 04:04 AM
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The lower the better. These engines can rev higher than the average diesel engine, but less rpms will be less fuel. My turbodiesel jetta was the same way. Every 5mph or so faster you went, the mpg went down 1 or 2.
Jason
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09-13-2009, 12:36 PM
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I adjusted the pump and switched my oil to the shell synthetic 5/40. I ran my first tank of fuel and got 30 mpg with only in town driving. Is anyone else running synthetic oil?
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