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08-12-2006, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 05stealthZ
wasup guys, i gotta 05 base model 350z. My MPG meter has never gone past 16.9 mpg!!
idk why, and yes i have tested it by not driving fast and staying under 3k rpms. And still . . . . nothin. I cant understand how some of u guys get even 25mpg. Could there be something wrong with my Z?!
All opinions welcome.
idk why, and yes i have tested it by not driving fast and staying under 3k rpms. And still . . . . nothin. I cant understand how some of u guys get even 25mpg. Could there be something wrong with my Z?! All opinions welcome.2) Check your air filter.
3) I hope your NOT using 87 or 89! Please only use 91 or above, its not your car's fault that gas is expensive!
Having said that, i usually Avg about 19.5 with 80% city and 20% highway.
The only time i get below 15 mpg is when i'm tracking my car.
Hope that helps..
08-12-2006, 10:42 AM
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Sounds like you need to reset the meter. When I reset it, the gauge bounces all over the place then levels out after about 5 miles. Unless you're driving in nothing but bumper to bumper traffic or racing, you should be getting at least 18mpg. I average 20 in city, 28.8 on highway.
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08-12-2006, 02:21 PM
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You have to drive in the freeway at least half the time or it will average lower because of stop and go.
Freeway and local 320 miles total on a fill up
local alone 260
going to San Francisco one way trip stopping once just in case over 350
Freeway and local 320 miles total on a fill up
local alone 260
going to San Francisco one way trip stopping once just in case over 350
08-12-2006, 02:40 PM
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I got over 24 mpg driving back from GRD after my motor build doing a few pulls along the way - 8.8:1 CR and 14lbs max boost. Around town I have not seen less than 18 mpg regardless of how hard I drive the car.
With that, I would say something may be up with your car, or your lower right extremity is the definition of a 'lead foot'
With that, I would say something may be up with your car, or your lower right extremity is the definition of a 'lead foot'
08-12-2006, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 05stealthZ
i had to reset the mpg gauge....lol
its woriking now, i got like 39mpg today driving on the highway, crazy!
its woriking now, i got like 39mpg today driving on the highway, crazy!
08-13-2006, 06:40 AM
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i don't know how many miles my car can go per gallon, but sometimes i get460 miles per tank, ...
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08-13-2006, 10:00 AM
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Ya gotta reset that thing every once in awhile...I drove up from Texas and got 29 mpg and forgot to reset it after driving in town a bunch and was amazed it was still that high...until I checked my MPG at the pump and realized it was lower than 29 haha
Normally highway driving I get around 28 but when its a lot of in town its more around 24 25...
Normally highway driving I get around 28 but when its a lot of in town its more around 24 25...
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