ATL to the Capital 31.6 MPG
07-22-2004, 07:38 PM
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ATL to the Capital 31.6 MPG
80+ mph in 5th plus a couple 3rd gear runs (MEVI)
I was going 100+ almost the entire state of Virginia. 95 is a nicely maintained highway and I didn't see any police at all past North Carolina.
Atlanta to Washington DC in less than 9 hours with 2 stops.
This damn MEVI puts me in the triple digits VERY quickly from 70 mph....
There was a time when I thought I would never see over 20 mpg even on the highway, but I replaced my fuel filter and now I'm seeing OVER 30.
I was going 100+ almost the entire state of Virginia. 95 is a nicely maintained highway and I didn't see any police at all past North Carolina.
Atlanta to Washington DC in less than 9 hours with 2 stops.
This damn MEVI puts me in the triple digits VERY quickly from 70 mph....
There was a time when I thought I would never see over 20 mpg even on the highway, but I replaced my fuel filter and now I'm seeing OVER 30.
07-24-2004, 04:53 PM
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I got about 23mpg or so driving from NYC to Tampa back in april... and I was ecstatic to have it that well.
I drive an auto though, so I'd never expect to match your 30something... pretty impressive.
I drive an auto though, so I'd never expect to match your 30something... pretty impressive.
07-24-2004, 09:06 PM
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Bijan- I was in DC for my Grandmother's funeral. I am VERY happy with my mileage lately.
I was only in the DC area for one day. That night we hit the town but my cousin couldn't find us parking so by the time we got to the door of the club it was like 1:50 AM and they were about to close....it was raining too!
I was only in the DC area for one day. That night we hit the town but my cousin couldn't find us parking so by the time we got to the door of the club it was like 1:50 AM and they were about to close....it was raining too!
07-26-2004, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Lurchdogg11
80+ mph in 5th plus a couple 3rd gear runs (MEVI)
I was going 100+ almost the entire state of Virginia. 95 is a nicely maintained highway and I didn't see any police at all past North Carolina.
Atlanta to Washington DC in less than 9 hours with 2 stops.
This damn MEVI puts me in the triple digits VERY quickly from 70 mph....
There was a time when I thought I would never see over 20 mpg even on the highway, but I replaced my fuel filter and now I'm seeing OVER 30.
I was going 100+ almost the entire state of Virginia. 95 is a nicely maintained highway and I didn't see any police at all past North Carolina.
Atlanta to Washington DC in less than 9 hours with 2 stops.
This damn MEVI puts me in the triple digits VERY quickly from 70 mph....
There was a time when I thought I would never see over 20 mpg even on the highway, but I replaced my fuel filter and now I'm seeing OVER 30.
I think you might have passed me! I was on 95 north yesterday and a green max blew by me going 90+ I have cruise set on 80 and it looked like i wasnt even moving. I was going to try and catch you but i dont think my mom would have like that. I was in a black max. If it was you, your max looks sweet. I love the red/clear tails.
07-26-2004, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sean05
I think you might have passed me! I was on 95 north yesterday and a green max blew by me going 90+ I have cruise set on 80 and it looked like i wasnt even moving. I was going to try and catch you but i dont think my mom would have like that. I was in a black max. If it was you, your max looks sweet. I love the red/clear tails.
07-28-2004, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Maxima5sp
Musta been on there since the car was bought...from the dealer....
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I just had a VI installed (immediately started getting over 20 mpg), Cleaned TB, changed fuel filter and oil. I would say that all of these things helped achieve better gas mileage.
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07-29-2004, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lurchdogg11
haha, I wouldn't doubt it considering I've only had this Max for a little over a year now.
I just had a VI installed (immediately started getting over 20 mpg), Cleaned TB, changed fuel filter and oil. I would say that all of these things helped achieve better gas mileage.
bruce
I just had a VI installed (immediately started getting over 20 mpg), Cleaned TB, changed fuel filter and oil. I would say that all of these things helped achieve better gas mileage.
bruce
Im surprised you saw the mileage go up. ****, if i had the MEVI (never gonna happen) i would probably get under 20mpg, since i would loving taking that beast all the way to 7200rpm
/end dream...Fuel filter, cleaned TB and also spark plugs all really help gas mileage. You can definately see 5-7mpg easily if they've never been changed.
-eric
08-01-2004, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JAY25
Lurchdawg, good job on the mileage. Who did you run on the freeway?
There was this one White AUTO maxima with Maxima.org stickers on it that kept trying to run me, he had a rainbow flag (gay flag) on his antenna and really loud Bass. I just laughed and flew by him at 150 mph....
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