i have a 99 GLE auto, that sees kinda a mix of city and highway (but i also deliver chinese food on fri. and sat. nights). does this seem ok for my gas mileage??

thanks

 

That's about what I get under the same conditions. I have a 96 GLE.

 

I mainly do city driving on weekdays, only hwy on the weekend. They way I've been driving (Just installed Stillen Intake 2 weeks ago), I'm lucky to be getting 20mpg! But before the Intake, I'm only about 22-24mpg.

 

I usually get between 23-26 with mixed driving.

 

oh yeah i forgot to meniton i use the a/c alot too b/c its been so hot. does that make a difference too?? and i know the 5spds get better gas mileage anyway, at least in the city.

 

I consistently get 23.5mph mixed between city and freeway on my 96se automatic. I think consistency is more important.

 

I never use my A/C because the condensor is broken, so I get about 26-27. I've never gotten worse than 24 despite my driving style. My '96 SE has 127,000 miles on it. Check your air filter and other basics.

 

so far i get 400+ to a tank with 93 all highway at 70 mph..i am very satisfied. thats running it down to below E though...i know not good but i like to get to the 400 mark :-) btw how many gallons do u have when ur gas light comes on? 1?

 

Probably about right. I get 20.5 mpg all in bumper to bumper city driving with AC on.

 

The gas mileage is really affected by Stop & Go driving (as when you do deliveries). If it is really a mix of City/hwy I usually get from 21 to 26 mpg using even 87 octane gas. Warm is usually better than cold. The worst is in the winter - city about 18+ to about 21+.

Check the tires for proper pressure, check the gas too, some brands & stations seem better than others.

On a trip from DC to NYC average of 75 mph I got over 31 mpg!!!
29 mpg is normal on hwy for us (about 55-65 mph).

 

21 is fine - if you get any lower than 17 you should check your sensors

 

cool thakns for the help guys, i thought it was ok but i just wanted to be sure

 

i get 14 - 16mpg consistancy

 

i bet its because you debadged you car

 

I'm knocking down 500 miles all the time. With AC in Chicago. I'm amazed at the good gas mileage. I used to use BP, and I would get about 450. Now I use Exxon and I'm knocking down 500.

K

 

Screw you guy's, I get about 17 if i'm lucky city and sometimes 15 and on highway, I get about 400+ on 93 from BP or Mobil

 

That doesn't add up......unless you have a 24 gallon tank

 

It sounds funny but it's true, I believe i lose alot of city MPG because of my pop-charger but i'm gonna change my O2 sensors and see if that helps

 

maxeffect is right, it is posiable... and it really sucks. sending $40 a week to go nowhere really gets old quick. granted i do not drive very "gas friendly" but hey, whats the point of driving if you can't have fun?

 

It's true, It's true, It's damnnnnn true

 

Man, you really shouldn't ever use 87 octane. Read your owner's manual.

I usually get 14 in city, and 18 on highway.

But I've got parasitic toys.

 

Come now....perhaps you mnissed the key in the owners manual...you CAN use 87 octane with no problems (after all that is what the knock sensor is for anyhow) and besides you just get a little less performance and mileage. Based on calculations with 93 octane being 25-50 cents more per gallon....... Hmmm

 

I'm getting 19-20 city with my 96 5spd - 90 octane

 

Speaking on experience, my car gets way better mileage. Recheck your manual. I feel sorry that you have to pay 25-50 more per gallon. In the gas rip of capital of the world(chicago), it's not that bad. Where are you? If you want your car to run smooth, put what they suggest. Couple of things I have learned about Nissan, the cars like their parts and the guys who put the owner manual together, knows what they are talking about. Just my 2

K