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posted by  rdonofrio on  Wed Apr 12 04:40 CST 2006
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All,

I have 2001 XC70, T5, 64K miles and I am disappointed with my MPG. I am getting 23 MPG. I just did the 60K maintenance with Volvo plugs, air filter, and cabin filter and I thought I would see some sore of improvement, but alas, no improvement.

I commute about 100+ miles a day and at $3+ a gallon, it is getting pretty expensive. Does anybody have any ideas to improve MPG’s?? I have thought about the K&N filters, I have brand new tires, and they filled according to Volvo specifications. Most of the time my windows are completely shut as I can not stand the road noises or the whistling sounds from partially opened windows.

It’s a 2.4T. I try to use the cruise control as often as possible. I am not an aggressive driver; I do not pound the pedal to get to my desired speed. Again I am looking for hints as I do not believe with the technologies we have today that 23 MPG should be acceptable.

I have limited mechanical skills (I was the mechanic for the 60K maintenance), so please, if you have any hints, please use English phases and not gear-head speak. (LOL)


Thanks,





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