How many MPG do you get??
11-10-2007, 04:06 PM
#41
So don't bother to be uncomfortable by avoiding things like AC just trying to save gas; you aren't saving enough to really matter. This is not totally unexpected, as I have read many times in many places that turning off the AC and opening the windows on a freeway trip results in airflow drag that wastes far more gas than the AC ever would.
He's right!
11-10-2007, 04:15 PM
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Deus - You should name your car 'Black Death'. If I saw that Maxima pull up alongside, I would give a 'thumbs up' and meekly allow it to pull away. It looks like it really means business.
11-10-2007, 04:21 PM
#43
Thanks Light. I did kill an Evo the other day, believe it or not.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=544314
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=544314
11-11-2007, 07:11 PM
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I have an 04 Maxima SE and I love this damn car (5th Maxima). Driving around Atlanta, I can get 22 miles per gallon. When driving on long trips it depends on when I am driving. I have found that driving during the day, I can get about 28.0 mpg, but when driving at night when the temp is cooler, I can get 30.6 miles per gallon.
I drive consistently at 80mph and don't nail the gas or slam the brakes unless it's absolutely necessary. I keep the oil changed every 7500 miles and the tires (Pirelli P6 18") inflated to 44 PSI. I drive with the A/C on, but at a low setting.
The Maxima has a 20 gallon tank and once I was able to drive 340 miles on half a tank. When I filled up I had used 10 gallons. That's 34MPG!!!!!!!! But then again, I was trying to see how far I could go, so I drove at 70MPH and below.
Has anyone else experienced that the Fuel Economy display is always off on the highway? It told me that I was getting 25MPG but when I filled up I calculated 28MPG.
I drive consistently at 80mph and don't nail the gas or slam the brakes unless it's absolutely necessary. I keep the oil changed every 7500 miles and the tires (Pirelli P6 18") inflated to 44 PSI. I drive with the A/C on, but at a low setting.
The Maxima has a 20 gallon tank and once I was able to drive 340 miles on half a tank. When I filled up I had used 10 gallons. That's 34MPG!!!!!!!! But then again, I was trying to see how far I could go, so I drove at 70MPH and below.
Has anyone else experienced that the Fuel Economy display is always off on the highway? It told me that I was getting 25MPG but when I filled up I calculated 28MPG.
11-12-2007, 08:36 PM
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Hmmm... what a coincidence, this is a forum, where others of the same interest share their information and learn from others.
Just my .02
11-12-2007, 08:51 PM
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I have an 07 SL... getting about 19-22... driving in city traffic. Sucks in my opinion. I was expecting much better... wonder if I should geta Tornado...hehehe. just kidding. I have a really heavy foot. 19-22avg. I have 25,000 miles on it.
11-13-2007, 11:42 PM
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In my 07 max I get 16-19mpg in the city and 25-27mpg in the highways. I can understand the city driving gives me bad mpg coz I drive in NY but it should atleast give me 28 or more on the highways. I had a 04 and 02 max previously and in both of them i could get over 30mpg on the highways if i drove conservatively. I donno why my brand new 07 max is giving me such a bad mpg where nissan boasted in their ad that the cvt gives you better gas milage.
I'm running on 36psi tire-pressure all around as well....... so it can't be the tires.
I miss my 04 max....
I'm running on 36psi tire-pressure all around as well....... so it can't be the tires.
I miss my 04 max....
11-14-2007, 04:05 AM
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When I was selling my accord coupe 6 speed the guy who test drove it - was driving 1 block in 2nd gear till the stop sign, I was getting ~18-19mpg in that ca r, he'd probably get 14-15 with his habits.
If You're not in the rush try 1-2-4-6 or 1-3-5-6(that's what i do)
On the highway it's a different game and it depends on Your rpms in top gear, our 6th gear is kinda too short.
just my 2c
11-14-2007, 05:53 AM
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In my 07 max I get 16-19mpg in the city and 25-27mpg in the highways. I can understand the city driving gives me bad mpg coz I drive in NY but it should atleast give me 28 or more on the highways. I had a 04 and 02 max previously and in both of them i could get over 30mpg on the highways if i drove conservatively. I donno why my brand new 07 max is giving me such a bad mpg where nissan boasted in their ad that the cvt gives you better gas milage.
I'm running on 36psi tire-pressure all around as well....... so it can't be the tires.
I miss my 04 max....
I'm running on 36psi tire-pressure all around as well....... so it can't be the tires.
I miss my 04 max....
The specs say the hwy will be 25mpg. Did you ever get 27mpg? Did you get that from the trip computer or calculated yourself?
11-14-2007, 09:04 AM
#57
I am surprised that you get 25-27mpg in the highways in your 07 max. I tried very hard with all windows closed, a/c off, and set on cruise at 65mph for about 20miles and then could reach 25.1mpg. But I could never go beyond that. I always use 93 octane if that helps. I am running on 34-35psi.
The specs say the hwy will be 25mpg. Did you ever get 27mpg? Did you get that from the trip computer or calculated yourself?
The specs say the hwy will be 25mpg. Did you ever get 27mpg? Did you get that from the trip computer or calculated yourself?
11-14-2007, 09:05 AM
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I am surprised that you get 25-27mpg in the highways in your 07 max. I tried very hard with all windows closed, a/c off, and set on cruise at 65mph for about 20miles and then could reach 25.1mpg. But I could never go beyond that. I always use 93 octane if that helps. I am running on 34-35psi.
The specs say the hwy will be 25mpg. Did you ever get 27mpg? Did you get that from the trip computer or calculated yourself?
The specs say the hwy will be 25mpg. Did you ever get 27mpg? Did you get that from the trip computer or calculated yourself?
11-14-2007, 09:40 AM
#59
So I guess you found a need to clutter it up with this, huh. I did search and found a lot of info, but not specific enough, hence me asking about the AUTO specifically. How come it doesn't bother anyone else but you. Pull the finger out of your *** and enjoy the learning experience. If I could give you a little smiley face with a thumbs up, I would, or the little guy with the little flamer wrist.
BTW, nice maxima...
BTW, nice maxima...
So don't bother to be uncomfortable by avoiding things like AC just trying to save gas; you aren't saving enough to really matter. This is not totally unexpected, as I have read many times in many places that turning off the AC and opening the windows on a freeway trip results in airflow drag that wastes far more gas than the AC ever would.
Last edited by !PrjctMax!; 11-14-2007 at 09:42 AM.
11-14-2007, 10:05 AM
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I own an 07 Max also, and I drove it home the weekend I bought it...a 600 mi trip w/ a/c, cruise mostly at 70-80 mph...32psi in all tires...computer displayed 26.5mpg after that trip...but I calculated 27.1mpg. The car had 710 mi on it after the trip...not even close to being broke in...in terms of fuel mileage.
11-14-2007, 10:23 AM
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11-14-2007, 12:58 PM
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50 mph -> 1800 rpm
60 mph -> 2100 rpm
65 mph -> 2300 rpm
70 mph -> 2500 rpm
75 mph -> 2700 rpm
80 mph -> 2900 rpm
Seldom drove above 80mph, so don't remember.
11-14-2007, 01:58 PM
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Does it also work for CVTs?
11-14-2007, 02:22 PM
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I could also go to Nissan's website or DL the FSM and plug the tallest #'s (along w/ your FD) into the equation, but like I said, I was after just a rough comparison.
11-14-2007, 05:38 PM
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Depends on the FD and gear range. I have spreadsheet showing the relation on new/unloaded tires, but just wanted a general view of your CVT since I have not taken the time to plug those gear values into my spreadsheet.
I could also go to Nissan's website or DL the FSM and plug the tallest #'s (along w/ your FD) into the equation, but like I said, I was after just a rough comparison.
I could also go to Nissan's website or DL the FSM and plug the tallest #'s (along w/ your FD) into the equation, but like I said, I was after just a rough comparison.
From the approx. rpm I provided, it seems the CVT also follows the 27mph per 1000 rpm rule. There might be a little discrepancy in the lower ranges (less than 40 mph).
So do you think one gets the best mpg between 60 to 70mph? In the manual (page # 5-16), it says: "Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy."
11-14-2007, 06:08 PM
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i dont buy for one second ppl are getting 20 miles per gallon in city driving. 20mpg maybe, but not a chance in REAL city driving. i am in sales, in the ghetto of north philly, with mad stop signs and lots 0f 15mph speed limits. THAT is city driving. i get 17 if im lucky. usually evens out to about 18.5 if i do some highway driving. again. 85% of the tank is city/residential driving.
11-14-2007, 06:10 PM
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11-14-2007, 08:35 PM
#73
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Just curious, but what RPM are you @ when cruising at highway speeds.
Most namely (MPH):
60, 75, 80, 90 ?
Most namely (MPH):
60, 75, 80, 90 ?
60mph at 2100rpm
65mph at 2250-2300rpm
70mph at 2400rpm
75mph at 2500 rpm
w/ my stock 07 SE CVT.
Last edited by wtgkb8; 11-17-2007 at 06:11 PM.
11-14-2007, 10:25 PM
#74
Originally Posted by bb700092
Where exactly in Nissan's website can I do that?
11-15-2007, 07:35 AM
#75
This is what I remember approximately but I might be a bit off. Any 100% stock 07-08 owner might correct me as I hope everyone's will be the same.
50 mph -> 1800 rpm
60 mph -> 2100 rpm
65 mph -> 2300 rpm
70 mph -> 2500 rpm
75 mph -> 2700 rpm
80 mph -> 2900 rpm
Seldom drove above 80mph, so don't remember.
50 mph -> 1800 rpm
60 mph -> 2100 rpm
65 mph -> 2300 rpm
70 mph -> 2500 rpm
75 mph -> 2700 rpm
80 mph -> 2900 rpm
Seldom drove above 80mph, so don't remember.
Will switch to synthetics soon since I sell Amsoil and hopefully the mpg will go up a little from that alone.
11-15-2007, 07:50 AM
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That looks about right to me. A tad over 2500 on the tach at 75 and that's about the speed I drive on the highway. I am getting 20.5 mixed city and short highway but I still play around a little so hopefully it will get better. On the highway when passing its just too much fun to keep my foot out of it. Will switch to synthetics soon since I sell Amsoil and hopefully the mpg will go up a little from that alone.
Will switch to synthetics soon since I sell Amsoil and hopefully the mpg will go up a little from that alone.
11-15-2007, 09:15 AM
#77
I would say it tachs about 2200 at 75 or so. That's with 26" tires, the larger tires its down to about 2000. Dakotas are pretty bad on gas and the V6 is not much better than the V8's but the power difference is well worth the extra cost at the pump.
11-15-2007, 12:52 PM
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