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Default in-town gas mileage 98 S70 - 06-17-2009 , 09:25 AM






I am getting terrible city gas mileage on my 98 S70 GLT. Any
suggestions? I was complaining when I was getting 15 MPG but now it
seems more like 14...

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Default Re: in-town gas mileage 98 S70 - 06-17-2009 , 09:42 AM






In an earlier contribution to this discussion, daffy <daflynn (AT) aol (DOT) com>
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I am getting terrible city gas mileage on my 98 S70 GLT. Any
suggestions? I was complaining when I was getting 15 MPG but now it
seems more like 14...
Yes, get a diesel!

Is that 14 miles per US gallon or per proper (Imperial) gallon?
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Default Re: in-town gas mileage 98 S70 - 06-18-2009 , 08:16 AM



14 miles per US gallon
what I want to know is whether others have had this problem with this
model and whether there is anything I can do about it or what might be
causing the poor performance. the vehicle has been properly
maintained

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Default Re: in-town gas mileage 98 S70 - 06-18-2009 , 01:24 PM



Hi "daffy",

For comparison I have a '97 850 AWD wagon and have never been too happy with
the fuel consumption: 21 miles/ U.S. gallon, almost all local short trips,
but looking at your numbers I should count my blessings. The AWD wagon is
heavier too.

Of course I've been "spoiled" having previously owned 240's, 140's 122's and
a PV445.

Sorry, can't help solve your problem, other than pump up the tires and drive
with a light foot....... :-)

Good Luck.
Andy I.


"daffy" <daflynn (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote

: 14 miles per US gallon
: what I want to know is whether others have had this problem with this
: model and whether there is anything I can do about it or what might be
: causing the poor performance. the vehicle has been properly
: maintained
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