What letter grade would you give for Maxima's Fuel Efficiency?
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What letter grade would you give for Maxima's Fuel Efficiency?
http://www.dailydemocrat.com/news/ci_15949363
I was an 'A' student back in school, but not so sure how my Maxima would score.
Given that 2010-11 Maxima is a v6 with gobs of power and CVT, yet still gets 22mpg or better daily driving, I'd say B-. To earn an 'A', Nissan should bring back a less power-robbing 6sp manual and throw in the vq25 from the Infiniti G. However, in the case of efficiency, I'm not sure how much better a 6MT is over CVT.
Dr J
I was an 'A' student back in school, but not so sure how my Maxima would score.
Given that 2010-11 Maxima is a v6 with gobs of power and CVT, yet still gets 22mpg or better daily driving, I'd say B-. To earn an 'A', Nissan should bring back a less power-robbing 6sp manual and throw in the vq25 from the Infiniti G. However, in the case of efficiency, I'm not sure how much better a 6MT is over CVT.
Dr J
Last edited by ThurzNite; 08-31-2010 at 12:51 PM.
#7
Someone correct me. Maxima has never attained the following:
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)
Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV)
Super-Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV)
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)
So why is that? What's wrong with Maxima and their emissions?
Dr J
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)
Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV)
Super-Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV)
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)
So why is that? What's wrong with Maxima and their emissions?
Dr J
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http://www.chevron.com/products/prod...tives/tcp.aspx
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A- for mine. ~28 highway, but only 24 city. Not bad, but could be better. A32 needed a 6th gear or at the very least a taller 5th. No reason a motor with as much low-end torque as the VQ30 has to be running 3500-4k rpm on the highway.
#16
LOL! Just went to Kragen (O'Reilly) today, they have a 2-for-1 on Techron Concentrate Plus. Throw 'em both in your tank! Says it improves fuel efficiency. J/K. wow, 15?! Do you guys have emissions testings like we do here in California?
http://www.chevron.com/products/prod...tives/tcp.aspx
Dr J
http://www.chevron.com/products/prod...tives/tcp.aspx
Dr J
#17
Hmmm.
1999 Nissan Maxima auto: (190 peak hp) Averaged 21 mpg mixed driving. D+
2002 Nissan Maxima 6 spd: (255 peak hp) Averaged 23.5 mpg mixed driving. C
Current e90: (300+ hp) Averaged 24.1 mpg mixed driving. B-
1999 Nissan Maxima auto: (190 peak hp) Averaged 21 mpg mixed driving. D+
2002 Nissan Maxima 6 spd: (255 peak hp) Averaged 23.5 mpg mixed driving. C
Current e90: (300+ hp) Averaged 24.1 mpg mixed driving. B-
#18
Probably has something to do with burning more oil than BP in the gulf
#19
LOL! Just went to Kragen (O'Reilly) today, they have a 2-for-1 on Techron Concentrate Plus. Throw 'em both in your tank! Says it improves fuel efficiency. J/K. wow, 15?! Do you guys have emissions testings like we do here in California?
http://www.chevron.com/products/prod...tives/tcp.aspx
Dr J
http://www.chevron.com/products/prod...tives/tcp.aspx
Dr J
#24
I'm wondering why the OP posted a link about studying eating mushrooms.... think he wanted to post about this
http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/
But back on topic, I would give mine a D for now. It has a warped exhaust manifold and a bad injector which makes my car run bad every now and then.
http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/
But back on topic, I would give mine a D for now. It has a warped exhaust manifold and a bad injector which makes my car run bad every now and then.
#25
My 96 I30T 5spd does about 27 with an evap CEL
my 98 I30T auto does about 27
My SC 97 Max 5spd averages about 22-23
My Camry averages 30mpg with the 4cyl on regular, and the Prius I manages 51mpg on a tank which is siiiiick hahaha mized driving city and LA freeways
Overall I'm very happy with my Maximas for the performance they give for being older cars they do pretty good. My sisters G35 coupe is lucky to average 21
My Q45 will average 19mpg mixed driving, and my QX4 does 18 if I'm lucky
btw I have a lot of cars... a lot
my 98 I30T auto does about 27
My SC 97 Max 5spd averages about 22-23
My Camry averages 30mpg with the 4cyl on regular, and the Prius I manages 51mpg on a tank which is siiiiick hahaha mized driving city and LA freeways
Overall I'm very happy with my Maximas for the performance they give for being older cars they do pretty good. My sisters G35 coupe is lucky to average 21
My Q45 will average 19mpg mixed driving, and my QX4 does 18 if I'm lucky
btw I have a lot of cars... a lot
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#27
I'm wondering why the OP posted a link about studying eating mushrooms.... think he wanted to post about this
http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/
http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/
Back on topic, actually, off topic, this thread totally wasn't going in the direction I intended it. Apparently carbon footprint is now the cool thing to talk about, and for some reason the government thought we should pay attention to it. So they proposed a method nearly everybody would understand: a grading system. I think it's a waste of time and gov't $ to come up with junk like this.
Dr J
#28
i would give my car an "A"......it all depends on how u drive......to go to college its lik 26miles nd work......back then it last me lik 8 days....but now its last me lik 2weeks.....sumtime lil more......average.....370 wit tank ..... one time it was 420+ on a full tank
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