Outback Gen 3 H6 fuel economy

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:32 am

G'day,
Tomorrow (Saturday) myself and my wife is going to Bendigo to have a look at this MY03 Outback with 155,000kms on the clock.

I wanna know what the good figure for fuel economy with automatic EZ30 (H6) compared to EJ22 & EJ25?

Thanks
Cheers
AP

GOD · Post by **GOD** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:03 am

I've done a few runs from Perth to Kal in one - averaged 9.8L/100km. That's lightly loaded, air con sometimes, mostly flat ground with the cruise on 115ish km/h. Didn't closely measure consumption in town, but around 12L/100km. That car is probably due for oxygen sensors (the one you're looking at would be too), so there's potential for improvement.

And remember they're meant to have 95+ RON fuel, but I didn't notice any appreciable difference with regular 91.

If the one you're looking at has the dual sunroof, make sure both open, because they can be exxy to repair. That's about all I can think of apart from normal used car stuff. Nice cars.

Dane.

PeeJay · Post by **PeeJay** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:44 am

I've got a Gen4 (2008 ) so it might be a little different, but for me good on the highway is 9.2 - 9.8, around town is 10.5 - 12.0. That's with 95ron Ethanol fuel, using the expensive stuff reduces the town figure to 9.5 - 11 or so. I should also add that's using sports mode.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:26 pm

The Gen3 EJ252 only makes 115kw
The Gen3 H6's have the EZ30D which has only one exhaust port in each head and has the alloy intake manifold and makes only about 160kw
The Gen4 EZ30R has individual exhaust ports, a composite plastic intake manifold, has AVCS and drive by wire and makes 180Kw

Fuel economy will be worse than the EJ25, but there is an 45kw more so the choice is yours.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:19 pm

The reason I want H6 is for towing reasons...
We're planning on getting a caravan and travel as much we can, but at this stage I'm thinking ahead about getting H6 that is why.
Cheers
AP

Checkers · Post by **Checkers** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:34 pm

I have a 2006 H6 Outback and love it.

It gets 9.2 / 100 on average on the hwy, 10.2 / 100 aroudn town.. according to the trip computer over the 22 000 km I have done in it (since we got it) it has averaged 10.1 / 100km. I do a bit of towing so it just shows it evens out in the long run.

BUT when I tow the car trailer ( around 1700kg loaded) it gets 16/100. That being said it towes very nice and I am happy to pay the extra. It got 17/ 100km coming back from Harvey Bay with an RX Turbo on the back.

I would not touch the EJ 25 with the crap 4 speed Auto, the H6 and 5 speed is much nicer to drive

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:09 pm

Just came back from Bendigo, something fishy going on!
ODO does not match with body work & seats/floors/carpet, didnt have service history as "lost the manual" and lots of under body damage...
Its sad as it sounds like a good car + good buy. He wanted 14 grand for it. (dropped from $15500)

The hunt continues... (not in hurry)
Cheers
AP

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 9:24 pm

Was that at the local subaru dealership AP? I'd be keen to check it out as I've got a mate who works there... I wouldn't think they'd be pulling something dodgy - at least I haven't known them to.

As always, the right one will pop up at the right time

Cheers

Bennie

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:07 pm

El_Freddo wrote:Was that at the local subaru dealership AP? I'd be keen to check it out as I've got a mate who works there... I wouldn't think they'd be pulling something dodgy - at least I haven't known them to.

As always, the right one will pop up at the right time

Cheers

Bennie

Nah it was private sale down in Eaglehawk..
Cheers
AP

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:09 pm

Eaglehawk... say no more!

Cheers

Bennie

bobbyjimmy · Post by **bobbyjimmy** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:46 am

AlpineRaven wrote:Just came back from Bendigo, something fishy going on!
ODO does not match with body work & seats/floors/carpet, didnt have service history as "lost the manual" and lots of under body damage...

What do you mean?
As in the ODO says 100k, but looks like its got 400k?

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:40 am

bobbyjimmy wrote:What do you mean?
As in the ODO says 100k, but looks like its got 400k?

Yep correct.
Cheers
AP