6th Gen Gas Mileage
#42
Originally Posted by Playadave
I'm just curious what others are getting?
Max 04 SL
Getting around 17.5 MPG on city/HW
Getting around 20 MPG on HW alone
Using unleaded 87 Octane
Los Angeles
Much less then what Nissan advertises on this car
Max 04 SL
Getting around 17.5 MPG on city/HW
Getting around 20 MPG on HW alone
Using unleaded 87 Octane
Los Angeles
Much less then what Nissan advertises on this car
O.K., sports fans, here are my numbers: 19.6 mpg with about 60/40 highway vs. city driving on 04 SL with 5000 on the odometer. These numbers are similar to Playadave's. Since others have reported much better mileage, I'm wondering if it's time for a visit to my friendly Nissan store's service department...
#43
Originally Posted by lobewiper
O.K., sports fans, here are my numbers: 19.6 mpg with about 60/40 highway vs. city driving on 04 SL with 5000 on the odometer. These numbers are similar to Playadave's. Since others have reported much better mileage, I'm wondering if it's time for a visit to my friendly Nissan store's service department...
P.S. Have used 91 octane exclusively.
#45
I think this bears repeating:
If you are watching your on-board trip computer for your mileage, it is giving you the total, cumulative average mileage for all the miles you've racked up unless you zero it. And since even a string of excellent-mileage tanks won't significantly change the overall average, you may be misleading yourself.
To zero the display, press and hold the "Fuel Econ" button until the display reads "**". I do this with every tank.
Also, you might want to compare your computer mileage with the old gallons/miles method a few times to verify its accuracy. Expect a slight difference, as the computer is probably more accurate!
Mike
If you are watching your on-board trip computer for your mileage, it is giving you the total, cumulative average mileage for all the miles you've racked up unless you zero it. And since even a string of excellent-mileage tanks won't significantly change the overall average, you may be misleading yourself.
To zero the display, press and hold the "Fuel Econ" button until the display reads "**". I do this with every tank.
Also, you might want to compare your computer mileage with the old gallons/miles method a few times to verify its accuracy. Expect a slight difference, as the computer is probably more accurate!
Mike
#47
I just put a K&N filter in and the mileage went up to about 27.8 on the highway (lots of hills etc.) I noticed a bit more pick up in the car. The car is also a bit more throaty i like it. Part number 33-2031-2 for anyone interested.
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