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View Poll Results: What is your gas mileage on one tank
500+
9
2.24%
400-499
102
25.37%
300-399
205
51.00%
200-299
76
18.91%
199 and below
10
2.49%
Voters: 402. You may not vote on this poll
May 21, 2006 | 07:50 PM
  #41  
Wow averages out to be around 300-399 miles, post more want to see how the graph will come out to be.
May 21, 2006 | 09:47 PM
  #42  
You fockers. I get like 250-275 miles on a tank, and that's 50/50 city/highway. I do have a heavy foot on onramps and such and I get more on long trips, but when I have calculated it out it's like 16-18mpg city/highway. I would probably get better mileage with a Vette.

Does this mean I have to clean my TB?

Edit: I fill up when it's below empty, so usually 16-17gals.
May 22, 2006 | 07:12 AM
  #43  
Quote: I average about 420 mi to a full tank of gas. All rural driving, however on highwa it jumps to about 440-450 and that is with a lead foot. Everything is stock right now, except for the Turbo fuel saver I have installed.
See? SEE?!?!?! All you fools bashing the turbo fuel saver and tornado alike, you guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Look how much we could have been saving!!!

Quote: Does this mean I have to clean my TB?
Is there ever a time when we shouldn't be cleaning our TB's?
May 22, 2006 | 07:27 AM
  #44  
97 5sp, y-pipe, HAI, K&N... i've only had the low gas light come on once since i bought the car almost 2 yrs ago. i usually fill up around 1/4 tank, ~14 gal or so, around 350 miles... rougly 23-25 mpg. 80/20 city/highway. i get on it when i can, but it's tough in traffic

and i agree, mpg is much more meaningful than miles per tank. some people on here talk about filling it up when the low fuel light comes on, some fill up at 1/4 tank... not a very accurate representation

edit: stock 16" 5 spoke wheels
May 22, 2006 | 10:09 AM
  #45  
I get around 18-20mpg probably. About 95% suburban short trips. I live 2 miles from work. I always use 93 octane. Medium lead foot.










When does the next gas mileage thread start? I don't want to miss it.
May 22, 2006 | 10:49 AM
  #46  
o...btw i get 24mpg
May 22, 2006 | 03:18 PM
  #47  
Quote: dude im sorry, but why the HELL did you put that wing on your max??? (little image on the side)
I don't think that's his car, he's probably making fun of someone elses car.
May 22, 2006 | 04:27 PM
  #48  
I get roughly about 420 miles per tank on mid grade. About 23 or so per gallon on an average city and highway together. I have a y-pipe and Injen CA intake with stock rims and tires.
May 22, 2006 | 10:48 PM
  #49  
well i think i may have found out why my mileage sucks. i was on the hwy 2 days ago and i got an 0707 code, rear 02 sensor. i read that the rear one doesn't impact fuel economy or performance, but i'm reasoning that if my rear sensor is no good, my front sensors are probably close to failing as well. i'm going to replace all 3, since i don't think they were ever changed, and i have 129k. will report back if anything improves
May 22, 2006 | 11:02 PM
  #50  
Most trips I am going over 10 mi. For a tank of 'local' driving I have seen as low as 24.5, but on hwy (avg speed 80-85) I have seen 27.5 mpg per tank. Very small range in general, even when I feel like I have been driving at high speeds. Even the 'short' drives here in Austin give me enough time to warm up.

Use the 300zx fuel filter, and OEM plugs of course, K&N air filter

(edited twice! for spelling)

ABC.
May 23, 2006 | 03:24 PM
  #51  
Wow compared to some of you guys I'm not getting that good of a gas milage. Need to replace the knock sensor. How much was that again? Keep posting please want to get most of all 4th gen users on here.
May 23, 2006 | 04:10 PM
  #52  
I get great highway milage. It's usually somewhere between 450-475 miles per tank. I use premium and have a y-pipe and intake. City driving is another story. I probably get a little over 300 miles to a tank but that's cause I got a lead foot. But I can't complain. My 95 z28 gets about 200 miles per tank give or take a few. Now that's bad. So compared to the z, the 300+ city miles are great.
May 23, 2006 | 06:43 PM
  #53  
19-21 in town
22-25 on the highway.

'98 auto GLE
May 23, 2006 | 06:57 PM
  #54  
23-28 mpg city
32-35 mpg highway

No cats, new KS, and 2.5" exhaust saw biggest MPG gains. I can drive in 5:00 traffic 45 mins to the local track, run 9 8th mile passes spraying a 75 wet shot and drive the 45 mins home on 1/4 of a tank of BP 93! I did it on Friday.
May 23, 2006 | 08:31 PM
  #55  
Quote: dude im sorry, but why the HELL did you put that wing on your max??? (little image on the side)


www.cardomain.com/id/glenmoormax is my car, if you don't understand the image to the left you must not have been here in april... that is a kid we got banned from here cuz he was a moron and thats his car.
May 23, 2006 | 08:32 PM
  #56  
I get a consistent 240 to the tank. I fill up with 93, new injectors too and my mileage sucks. I got a tuneup about 10 months ago, and have only put 1500 miles on the car since. 100% city driving. Any ideas on what I should try?

95 auto, bone stock, stock nissan 16's
May 23, 2006 | 09:50 PM
  #57  
Quote: I get a consistent 240 to the tank. I fill up with 93, new injectors too and my mileage sucks. I got a tuneup about 10 months ago, and have only put 1500 miles on the car since. 100% city driving. Any ideas on what I should try?

95 auto, bone stock, stock nissan 16's
First, start off to see if you have any codes. Bad O2 sensors effect gas mileage significantly, inflate your tires to proper psi, maybe you drive a little too fast?
May 23, 2006 | 09:56 PM
  #58  
Quote: I don't think that's his car, he's probably making fun of someone elses car.
She's?
May 23, 2006 | 10:00 PM
  #59  
Quote: First, start off to see if you have any codes. Bad O2 sensors effect gas mileage significantly, inflate your tires to proper psi, maybe you drive a little too fast?

I think Im going to try and clean my 02 sensors. I dont drive fast, barely over 30 I usually am in stop and go traffic. Anyone know what to use for cleaning the 02 sensors?
May 24, 2006 | 12:08 AM
  #60  
i've been getting consistant 330 on a full tank...sucks for that one person getting under 200!
May 24, 2006 | 04:58 AM
  #61  
Quote: She's?
fixed, its he's and she's.

updated with new pics too.
May 24, 2006 | 07:05 AM
  #62  
well, i just filled up last night so ill see what the best is i can do around tucson.
May 24, 2006 | 07:16 AM
  #63  
Quote: well, i just filled up last night so ill see what the best is i can do around tucson.
I bet it's hard to keep a light foot with that 3.5l!
May 24, 2006 | 10:25 AM
  #64  
320-340, sometimes i dip below 300 when i zoom everywhere, when i do mostly highway i can get around 400
May 24, 2006 | 01:10 PM
  #65  
oh man hahah i keep forgetting im on my dads profile for the org. yea the 3.5 is nice and i definetely use up some gas when i drive it. I meant ill see how i can do on the mileage in my 97 gxe. i have to cancel my account and make a new one.
May 24, 2006 | 01:18 PM
  #66  
'96 Automatic with 227,000 miles. When I used to live out in the country I used to get 26mpg around town, now that I live in Philly it's more like 22mpg. My all time record is 34.2mpg on a 300 mile highway run with the cruise set at 74mph. Not bad for a mid-size performance sedan with 200,000+ miles!

Our '02 is a pig on gas compared to the '96, but the extra 65HP has to come from somewhere!
May 24, 2006 | 04:41 PM
  #67  
its funny when i drive my 4th gen i can get almost 100 miles on the first quarter tank but it seems like that ratio never rings true for the other 3/4.
May 24, 2006 | 07:44 PM
  #68  
uh oh!
Guys am i suppose to be using premium, or is it just recommended?
May 24, 2006 | 07:58 PM
  #69  
yes and yes
May 24, 2006 | 09:50 PM
  #70  
oh yea i forgot i use regular too.
May 24, 2006 | 09:58 PM
  #71  
:d
i love my maxima. i get about 380ish (all highway) vs 260 (all highway with 18.5 gallon tank!) with the stupid supra. let me tell you that im very pleased that it is my daily driver.

-myke
May 25, 2006 | 05:01 PM
  #72  
31mpg on the highway. Automatic transmission.
May 26, 2006 | 09:42 AM
  #73  
Quote: i love my maxima. i get about 380ish (all highway) vs 260 (all highway with 18.5 gallon tank!) with the stupid supra. let me tell you that im very pleased that it is my daily driver.

-myke

You have 2 nice cars. I wish i still lived with my mommy.

EDIT: What am i thinking, I love being independant.
May 26, 2006 | 10:13 AM
  #74  
Quote: You have 2 nice cars. I wish i still lived with my mommy.

EDIT: What am i thinking, I love being independant.
Didn't learn anything from being banned huh? You have NO basis to say he still lives with his parents
May 26, 2006 | 11:16 AM
  #75  
I'm averaging 31 MPG (Imperial gallons) or 26 MPG US or 9 L/100km in mixed driving. Pretty good but not remarkable for a 3.0L.

Richard
May 26, 2006 | 02:11 PM
  #76  
Quote: Didn't learn anything from being banned huh? You have NO basis to say he still lives with his parents
I never implied that he DID!

Was i banned? How do you know?

Sublime was ok. I like playing their songs as well as listening to them.
Good talent, BAD decisions.
May 26, 2006 | 02:32 PM
  #77  
I feel odd... I get about 390-420 everytime on city/highway on auto 96. I drive the max very very moderately (no redlining or trying for speedo touchdown). On highway, it does pass 450 miles. No mods whatsoever. Both 96 maximas are consistent. 92 octane everytime.
May 26, 2006 | 04:33 PM
  #78  
Quote: I never implied that he DID!

Was i banned? How do you know?

Sublime was ok. I like playing their songs as well as listening to them.
Good talent, BAD decisions.
I now see what you were/weren't implying - but the way you replied would lead one to believe that you were talking about him. My bad.

Of course - being that you're the first person to comment on Sublime since I put that up, I'm more understanding...haha. Very bad decisions, I will agree.

Oh, and I read the ban log when it's updated, that's how I know. I'll grab you a link. http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...&postcount=496
May 26, 2006 | 04:43 PM
  #79  
Quote: You have 2 nice cars. I wish i still lived with my mommy.

EDIT: What am i thinking, I love being independant.
actually im currently with my aunt and uncle taking care of them but thank you very much. dont be mad that i can afford my toys. i pay for everything myself and when im ready ill move out buddy boy. thanks for coming to my defense biglou. just do what i did and go to school and then find a nice job. btw i am a software engineer so yea if you look it up youll see how much they make. dont hate.

myke
May 26, 2006 | 04:48 PM
  #80  
Quote: 99 SE, 5spd, short ram intake, 17x8 rims, moderate driving some heavy foot...380-430. Now if I'm on the highway going across state its higher. I went from Dallas to Galveston and back on one tank and still had 1/8 tank left. I got 574.
The most I ever got out of my 96 auto with same mods was 661, sputtered pulling to the pump.
661? Jesus H! That's like 37 mpg.

I usually get 23/24 mpg. 350 miles and then I put 15 gallons in on fillup give or take. No mods, more than half city miles.