Best MPG is achieved at what speed in 2002/2003 Maximas?
06-04-2006, 10:24 AM
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Best MPG is achieved at what speed in 2002/2003 Maximas?
So far fo rme it looks like right at 70mph. I get about 30mpg at 68 ot 70mpg but it drops off relatively quick especially once I get above 75.
What's everyone else's observed best MPG?
What's everyone else's observed best MPG?
06-04-2006, 11:35 AM
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i have a 2k, and I just took a trip basically all highway, filled up half way because gas was too cheap to resist. But for the first half of my tank, i got 31 MPG!! I was cruising at a pretty constant 76-78. put a smile on my face
06-04-2006, 12:55 PM
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I don't know how you guys are getting 2-3mpg OVER the EPA #s...while cruising at a speed higher than the speed limit (more load on the engine, more aerodynamic drag)....the EPA estimates these #s most likely below the speed limit of 65mph...so these #s your getting, its truly a gift
06-04-2006, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by merovi
i have a 2k, and I just took a trip basically all highway, filled up half way because gas was too cheap to resist. But for the first half of my tank, i got 31 MPG!! I was cruising at a pretty constant 76-78. put a smile on my face
31 MPG!!!!!!! FTMFW
06-04-2006, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
It depends on your RPM, not MPH, IIRC the optimal RPMs for fuel efficiency is something between 2000 to 2500 for these cars. Its in the manual somewhere.
06-04-2006, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by meccanoble
jesus, no wonder my mpg is trash. Stupid 5th gear ratio, i am on the highway steady doing 80 mph and rpm sits at close to 3500 rpm.....
06-04-2006, 05:06 PM
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Is everyone going by the trip computer or actually figuring out the mpg's yourselves? It's well know that the trip computers in the 5.5 gens is 3-4 mpg's higher than what you actually get for mpg. The best I've ever gotten in my max is 28 mpg hwy @ 75 mph.
06-04-2006, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by shoman94
Make sure you don't use the on board MPG indicator....reads high...
yeah it reads wayyyy high...last tank it said I got 30.1mpg and I got 26.0 mpg...when I'm getting about 30 it says I'm getting 34 
06-05-2006, 03:56 AM
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the EPA estimates these #s most likely below the speed limit of 65mph...so these #s your getting, its truly a gift
06-05-2006, 08:28 AM
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wow...ive driven straight highway windows closed at 65-70 MPH..i usually get about 24 25 mpg..i dont go by the trip computer its def way off. i use premium fuel only..wondering if when you use regular would you get different mileage? but driving hard city and highway i get about 19-20 mpg thats driving pretty hard. im satisfied with my mileage...i would rather pay more for gas than have a slow a$$ 4cylinder lol. ohh also would your motor oil affect mileage at ALL? like synthetic...would it make a difference?
06-05-2006, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Y2KmaxSE
not A huge difference though...ive had both and of course i had better mileage in the 2k...but not more than just a few mpgs.
well at least for me it seems like a lot bigger difference. I only get like 22mpg on the highway.. I couldent fathom getting 30mpg
06-05-2006, 03:12 PM
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how about at in neutral, down-hill, with the wind? I got around 90 mpg going donw the mountains in western MD.
It all has to do with RPM. Keep it between 2,000 and 2,500 and you'll get the best milage. Also, don't use cruise control.
It all has to do with RPM. Keep it between 2,000 and 2,500 and you'll get the best milage. Also, don't use cruise control.
06-06-2006, 04:15 AM
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While we are all talking about MPG, has anyone done any testing to see if the windows down is better than windows up with A/C on? I read in the paper local here that the "newer cars" will do better on gas with the windows up A/C on. The funny thing about this is Myth Buster's did a test on this with trucks, however, they got 30 more miles out of the windows down truck.
Leaving me a little confused, and wondering what others think, or have experienced?
Leaving me a little confused, and wondering what others think, or have experienced?
06-06-2006, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DesiGLE
25 mpg on highway going 70
EPA tests at about 48 mph for highway...I think that's what I read in Car and Driver
EPA tests at about 48 mph for highway...I think that's what I read in Car and Driver
06-06-2006, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by bpe383
While we are all talking about MPG, has anyone done any testing to see if the windows down is better than windows up with A/C on? I read in the paper local here that the "newer cars" will do better on gas with the windows up A/C on. The funny thing about this is Myth Buster's did a test on this with trucks, however, they got 30 more miles out of the windows down truck.
Leaving me a little confused, and wondering what others think, or have experienced?
Leaving me a little confused, and wondering what others think, or have experienced?
06-06-2006, 05:42 AM
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Now as far as the myth busters go, they made the trucks as equal as possible. Bother were new, same miles, style, and options. They both were equal in LBS even with driver. Same speed on a circle test track.
My MPG dosn't seem to be much different on highway unless I do 80MPH or more. Which is rare. I get the 30MPG at 70-75 MPH
My MPG dosn't seem to be much different on highway unless I do 80MPH or more. Which is rare. I get the 30MPG at 70-75 MPH
06-06-2006, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bpe383
Now as far as the myth busters go, they made the trucks as equal as possible. Bother were new, same miles, style, and options. They both were equal in LBS even with driver. Same speed on a circle test track.
My MPG dosn't seem to be much different on highway unless I do 80MPH or more. Which is rare. I get the 30MPG at 70-75 MPH
My MPG dosn't seem to be much different on highway unless I do 80MPH or more. Which is rare. I get the 30MPG at 70-75 MPH
I figured they did it in the real world I was like ummm there's so many variables its crazy.
06-06-2006, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PlanoSER
My mileage is pretty sad, I'm average 17-18mpg on a full tank, but that's mostly city. I havn't really done a highway test yet.
06-06-2006, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bpe383
While we are all talking about MPG, has anyone done any testing to see if the windows down is better than windows up with A/C on? I read in the paper local here that the "newer cars" will do better on gas with the windows up A/C on. The funny thing about this is Myth Buster's did a test on this with trucks, however, they got 30 more miles out of the windows down truck.
Leaving me a little confused, and wondering what others think, or have experienced?
Leaving me a little confused, and wondering what others think, or have experienced?
06-06-2006, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dust N Bones
That's one question that I've read stong opinions for both sides. In my experience it's actually about the same with the wondows down or AC on. My brother has a 4cyl accord and he swears he gets way better mpg's with the wondows down and no AC.
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