Poorer-than-you-think fuel economy
#1
Poorer-than-you-think fuel economy
I have a 2013 Maxima 3.5SV with the tech package with about 55000 kms on it. Ever since we've bought it new, we've been averaging only about 5-6 kmpl(less than 13mpg) on combined city and highway driving. I don't believe this is a case of bad driving habits because I get above average fuel economy on others cars. And the servicing has always been done by our Nissan dealership, which honestly we're not that happy with considering the ridiculous annual maintenance costs, Having said that, it's an absolute pleasure to drive, but these economy numbers keep bothering me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
#3
I was getting around 19 mpg, mostly suburban driving so 13 does seem on the low end of the spectrum. Just to be certain, I would not rely on the cars computer to calculate mpg. Do it the old fashioned way, gallons at the pump and miles via the trip counter.
#5
I have a 2013 Maxima 3.5SV with the tech package with about 55000 kms on it. Ever since we've bought it new, we've been averaging only about 5-6 kmpl(less than 13mpg) on combined city and highway driving. I don't believe this is a case of bad driving habits because I get above average fuel economy on others cars. And the servicing has always been done by our Nissan dealership, which honestly we're not that happy with considering the ridiculous annual maintenance costs, Having said that, it's an absolute pleasure to drive, but these economy numbers keep bothering me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
#6
I wish I got that MPG Rich, I get 18-20 avg w 60%(+) hwy.... This car is a sucker on gas. Between the big tank, premium gas and extreme engine braking.. and all the newer cars (even the CAMRY) are FASTER then Cole (his name) so I'm slowly debating my Nissan over something quicker more efficient with lesser running costs. I love my Maxima but many cars have gotten a ton better putting the newest maxima in the back seat. Nissan has to re-distinguish the maxima....
#8
I used to get that, then had an inexplicable MPG drop around 50K. The car does ~16 around town and about ~24 on the freeway steady-state at 65 MPH. This is with Costco 93. What gas do you use?
#9
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Before putting money in chemicals, I recommend buying a basic scan tool that can read live data. This can be done for about $15 if you buy an obd2 dongle online and download an app for your phone. You want to see what your long term and short term fuel trims are at. +/- 10% is considered normal and 0 is perfect. This is where you start to see if the car is running lean or rich .+ Numbers mean the car is running leaner than expected and the computer is adding that % of additional fuel to keep the mixture ideal and - numbers indicate a rich condition where the computer is pulling fuel.
Adding the short and long term numbers together gives you your total trim.
Adding the short and long term numbers together gives you your total trim.
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04-15-2006 08:00 PM