This is my first subaru - 98 BH9 non-turbo 2.5L Lancaster auto wagon, 250K on the clock. Drives pretty well, ticks over at approx 800rpm once started up, auto box revs a little on first few shifts and/or when cold. Has a small oil leak which i'm guessing is coming from the drivers side valve gasket and has a little squeal from drivers front which I'm thinking is brake squeal? Breezed through last two WOF's, only needing a bulb for tail number plate and steering belt.
I've had the tranny serviced, changed the oil, air filter, had new fronts and wheels balanced/aligned however I'm only returning ave 360-380kms town driving on a tank.
Any tips on potential issues causing the low mpg return? I check tires every fill up and was thinking about changing plugs/leads to see if that improved things. I don't have a heavy right foot but struggling to understand the low mpg return, unless this is normally for non-turbo 2.5's?
Any help you could offer this subaru greenhorn would be much appreciated
cheers
Paul