in-town gas mileage 98 S70

Discussion in 'Volvo S70' started by daffy, Jun 17, 2009.

  1. daffy

    daffy Guest

    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...
     
    daffy, Jun 17, 2009
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  2. daffy

    Roger Mills Guest

    Yes, get a diesel!

    Is that 14 miles per US gallon or per proper (Imperial) gallon?
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    Roger Mills, Jun 17, 2009
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  3. daffy

    daffy Guest

    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
     
    daffy, Jun 18, 2009
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    Andy Guest

    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.


    : 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
    :
     
    Andy, Jun 18, 2009
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