Got 357 miles from a full tank!
12-05-2005, 09:18 AM
#1
Got 357 miles from a full tank!
I went on a road trip this weekend and got 357 miles on a little over 15 gallons of gas! I don't think I've ever seen my car go more than 260 miles on a full tank in stop and go conditions. When I consider that I'm only getting about 15-16mpg in city driving, that was amazing!
12-05-2005, 09:21 AM
#2
Oh noes, another gas thread! 
I was getting ~370 city miles/tank before it started getting cold, now it's dropped down to about 310... You'd think it would get better, but then again, VQ + cold air = lead foot! 
I was getting ~370 city miles/tank before it started getting cold, now it's dropped down to about 310... You'd think it would get better, but then again, VQ + cold air = lead foot!
12-05-2005, 09:22 AM
#3
Originally Posted by MaDMvD
Oh noes, another gas thread! I was getting ~370 city miles/tank before it started getting cold, now it's dropped down to about 310... You'd think it would get better, but then again, VQ + cold air = lead foot!
I was getting ~370 city miles/tank before it started getting cold, now it's dropped down to about 310... You'd think it would get better, but then again, VQ + cold air = lead foot! 
12-05-2005, 09:29 AM
#5
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Yea, I got sub 400mi/tank in word possible conditions... normally I'm well above 400mi/tank. When I went on a trip to maine this summer I averaged 29mpg..
A month ago I was curious if driving "nicer" (shifting at lower RPMS, taking car out of gear and coasting when slowing down and in other scenarios, basically limiting the RPMS whenever possible... driving a bit slower on the highway then I normally do etc.) I did this for two entire tanks and got horribly worse mileage then I do with my normal driving of medium acceleration normally, shifting at 3500 RPM normally, sometimes a bit higher when the urge comes.
The only reasoning I could come up with was that because I was accelerating slower to get up to speed that the length of time I was on the gas to get up to speed offset any other savings, whereas when I accelerate faster I can get into a higher gear for maintaining speed much quicker (thus getting to a constant low RPM rate faster.)
Go figure.. going fast makes you save gas (atleast for me.)
A month ago I was curious if driving "nicer" (shifting at lower RPMS, taking car out of gear and coasting when slowing down and in other scenarios, basically limiting the RPMS whenever possible... driving a bit slower on the highway then I normally do etc.) I did this for two entire tanks and got horribly worse mileage then I do with my normal driving of medium acceleration normally, shifting at 3500 RPM normally, sometimes a bit higher when the urge comes.
The only reasoning I could come up with was that because I was accelerating slower to get up to speed that the length of time I was on the gas to get up to speed offset any other savings, whereas when I accelerate faster I can get into a higher gear for maintaining speed much quicker (thus getting to a constant low RPM rate faster.)
Go figure.. going fast makes you save gas (atleast for me.)
12-05-2005, 01:46 PM
#8
Originally Posted by GREENlight
Over 400.....WOW! I need to find out what's wrong with my car.
12-05-2005, 07:10 PM
#17
Originally Posted by MaDMvD
No one can fit 18.5 gallons in a Maxima, I don't care what Nissan says.also I get 360/22mpg all city, changed both o2's and its been great since.
12-07-2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by maxgtr2000
No kidding...check for codes and check the knock sensor, also fuel filter and spark plugs should be check/changed. I usually get 400 to a tank in the city running 93 mostly driving about 60mph. Knoxville/Alcoa TN is a little spread out.
400 to a tank in the city running 93 mostly driving about 60mph
400 to a tank in the city running 93 mostly driving about 60mph
did u see that.. i WISH i could consider doing 60 mph city driving
12-07-2005, 12:15 PM
#21
Originally Posted by l3ftonm3
430 mostly highway driving doing 75. but in city conditions usually 350-360 a tank.
well thats pretty good for city here. usually if i'm in the annoying stop and go traffic here in nyc, i get about 310 or so before my light is on.
12-07-2005, 12:24 PM
#23
How high are you guys accelerating up to getting 400+ miles per tank? I tend to baby it a lot letting it shift at 2000-2500 (auto). Maybe I should test out tomservo291's theory in taking it up a little higher.
12-07-2005, 12:29 PM
#25
Originally Posted by maxgtr2000
No kidding...check for codes and check the knock sensor, also fuel filter and spark plugs should be check/changed. I usually get 400 to a tank in the city running 93 mostly driving about 60mph. Knoxville/Alcoa TN is a little spread out.
12-08-2005, 06:32 AM
#28
Originally Posted by dallas0593
I must have a serious problem somewhere because the most I get is 250 per tank. I have no codes and have changed everything but the plugs.......maybe that's my problem.
12-08-2005, 06:38 AM
#29
Originally Posted by deezo
How do you know how many gallons you have used to make this calculation?
12-08-2005, 07:22 AM
#30
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1st tank of gas in my 98 was from Johnson City to Knoxville to London, KY, then back to Knoxville last night. Filled up in Knoxville at 357 and not I am back in London. I am thinking this tank will be better because the first one had a lot of "tests" on it..being a new car and all. Oh, How many other people are on here from Knoxville, TN? maxgtr2000, What part of Knoxville?
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12-08-2005, 07:56 AM
#32
Originally Posted by JClaw
Revenge of the killer mutant gas mileage thread part MCXVIII. I swear those are like sequels to 80's slasher flicks. They just won't die.
Just say no to drugs and gas threads.
12-08-2005, 11:27 AM
#34
Originally Posted by dallas0593
I changed the rear [downstream] because it was throwing a code but not the front 2.
even though they aren't throwing a codeI changed mine out at around 115k (don't remember exactly), but I went from the 15-18 MPG range to 20-22 range
Got mine from the oxygensensor.com group deal (10% off) for $113.xx (Walker OEM)
12-08-2005, 11:46 AM
#35
Originally Posted by JaTaN
That one won't help with MPG since the front ones control the air/fuel ratio. If you have high miles, replace the front ones since yours are probably acting even though they aren't throwing a code
I changed mine out at around 115k (don't remember exactly), but I went from the 15-18 MPG range to 20-22 range
Got mine from the oxygensensor.com group deal (10% off) for $113.xx (Walker OEM)
even though they aren't throwing a codeI changed mine out at around 115k (don't remember exactly), but I went from the 15-18 MPG range to 20-22 range
Got mine from the oxygensensor.com group deal (10% off) for $113.xx (Walker OEM)
Hey thanks for the advice JaTaN...I have 152,000 miles and as far as I know they have never been changed, so right after Christmas I will do that.
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