Improving MPG
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'01 Maxima (3.0L engine), driven for 7 yrs., NEVER used premium, NEVER went
"bad" on me. '00 XTerra (3.3L engine), NO premium, NEVER failed. '04 P'finder
(3.5L engine), NEVER seen premium, has NEVER failed. The Zed ain't ever gon-
na see premium; I'll post the results of my "experiments", when done! Fails?
I'll just go get a new one!
"bad" on me. '00 XTerra (3.3L engine), NO premium, NEVER failed. '04 P'finder
(3.5L engine), NEVER seen premium, has NEVER failed. The Zed ain't ever gon-
na see premium; I'll post the results of my "experiments", when done! Fails?
I'll just go get a new one!
Originally Posted by j.arnaldo
Hate to spoil the fun for some of you guys, but octane rating has NOTHING to
do with MPG! If in doubt, contact the SAE. CR did extensive research on that,
&, nope, no relationship between the two. Only reason to use premium is to
avoid pinging, "dieseling", etc. Here's a "blasphemy" for you Zed AND premium
gas lovers: None of my vehicles get premium ("Z", P'finder, Accord); NONE of
them ping OR diesel (just a mild loss in performance). Sorry for the disap-
pointment!--the "Z" heretic.
do with MPG! If in doubt, contact the SAE. CR did extensive research on that,
&, nope, no relationship between the two. Only reason to use premium is to
avoid pinging, "dieseling", etc. Here's a "blasphemy" for you Zed AND premium
gas lovers: None of my vehicles get premium ("Z", P'finder, Accord); NONE of
them ping OR diesel (just a mild loss in performance). Sorry for the disap-
pointment!--the "Z" heretic.
Originally Posted by j.arnaldo
'01 Maxima (3.0L engine), driven for 7 yrs., NEVER used premium, NEVER went"bad" on me. '00 XTerra (3.3L engine), NO premium, NEVER failed. '04 P'finder(3.5L engine), NEVER seen premium, has NEVER failed. The Zed ain't ever gon-na see premium; I'll post the results of my "experiments", when done! Fails?I'll just go get a new one!
01 MAXIMA
00 XTERRA
04 PATHFINDER
350Z
YOU ARE AN IDIOT (for NOT putting premium in ur Z) !!!! We don't need "results" from your "experiment" , we know the "results" already!
Last edited by 350Zforlife; Apr 25, 2008 at 11:29 AM.
Originally Posted by gsingh350Z
You're a moderator. You can't win a conversation.
Chris (has a dedicated ban button
)
Originally Posted by j.arnaldo
'01 Maxima (3.0L engine), driven for 7 yrs., NEVER used premium, NEVER went
"bad" on me. '00 XTerra (3.3L engine), NO premium, NEVER failed. '04 P'finder
(3.5L engine), NEVER seen premium, has NEVER failed. The Zed ain't ever gon-
na see premium; I'll post the results of my "experiments", when done! Fails?
I'll just go get a new one!
"bad" on me. '00 XTerra (3.3L engine), NO premium, NEVER failed. '04 P'finder
(3.5L engine), NEVER seen premium, has NEVER failed. The Zed ain't ever gon-
na see premium; I'll post the results of my "experiments", when done! Fails?
I'll just go get a new one!
The ECU will adjust for your lack of intelligence and common sense. So, your car won't ping and detonate all over the place, but it's not putting out the power that it should nor is it being taken care of properly. It's also not greatly benefitting your wallet. Your car will get you back for all the times you put regular in it.
Originally Posted by j.arnaldo
'01 Maxima (3.0L engine), driven for 7 yrs., NEVER used premium, NEVER went
"bad" on me. '00 XTerra (3.3L engine), NO premium, NEVER failed. '04 P'finder
(3.5L engine), NEVER seen premium, has NEVER failed. The Zed ain't ever gon-
na see premium; I'll post the results of my "experiments", when done! Fails?
I'll just go get a new one!
"bad" on me. '00 XTerra (3.3L engine), NO premium, NEVER failed. '04 P'finder
(3.5L engine), NEVER seen premium, has NEVER failed. The Zed ain't ever gon-
na see premium; I'll post the results of my "experiments", when done! Fails?
I'll just go get a new one!
Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
O RLY?
Chris (has a dedicated ban button)
The ECU will adjust for your lack of intelligence and common sense. So, your car won't ping and detonate all over the place, but it's not putting out the power that it should nor is it being taken care of properly. It's also not greatly benefitting your wallet. Your car will get you back for all the times you put regular in it.
Chris (has a dedicated ban button
) The ECU will adjust for your lack of intelligence and common sense. So, your car won't ping and detonate all over the place, but it's not putting out the power that it should nor is it being taken care of properly. It's also not greatly benefitting your wallet. Your car will get you back for all the times you put regular in it.
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From: Austin Texas and Rochester NY
I averaged 31 mpg on the highway trip from Texas to NY this past summer. I have been getting on average 24-25 babying in the city(stop and go). When the pedal drops, the mpg does so as well-very well actually...lol. MPG plummets to nearly 12 mgp in some cases.
Keep the tire inflated please. 91 octane is required, not recommended(as per the manual as a rec. but don't skimp out, you paid a pretty penny for your car, pay the pretty penny for your gas and upkeep....) It will perform better for a longer period of time if you do. Good luck.
Keep the tire inflated please. 91 octane is required, not recommended(as per the manual as a rec. but don't skimp out, you paid a pretty penny for your car, pay the pretty penny for your gas and upkeep....) It will perform better for a longer period of time if you do. Good luck.
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