terrible gas mileage...help!
#17
Originally Posted by Klubbheads
^how the hell did u do that?
while it was cool to say i got 400mi on one take it sure wasnt very fun/exciting
#18
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I get 16 mpg almost every tank, i think the only time i've ever gotten over 19 was on an all highway trip when i first bought the car and a couple other all highway trips of 500 miles. Other than that, 16 is the norm for me, even if i try to baby the pedal, i can only manage 17.5 mpg.... get used to it, this car is a gas hog.
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#20
Originally Posted by YngPhllyKd
Hey guys...i've recently started to notice that my gas tank guage is going down SOOO fast. I've done that thing on my navi to check my mpg's...and it said 15.2 - 15.4. That's terrible. What the hell is wrong with my car?!
Its never been this bad before.
Its never been this bad before.
*EDIT* nevermind, i figured it out. about 277 for 18 gal.
Last edited by Dieselnuts; 10-19-2006 at 02:50 PM.
#22
They just changed to a seasonal gas blend here last month, and my economy in my truck and car have both gone down about 1 or 2 MPG. Generally the rule of thumb is to expect a 2% fuel economy drop when they switch to different gas mixtures for the cool weather if you live in an state/county that is required by law according to the EPA to do so.
#23
In the city on a full tank i get just over 200 = which is slightly over 10 mpg.
On the highway, however, I have gotten 200 miles out of a 1/2 tank. I think its ridiculous how city driving can decrease mileage by 50%. I might as well be driving an 8 cylinder engine...if im getting 10 mpg in a V6 I can only imagine if this car was a V8. Either way, I am going to get my car checked out to make sure.
On the highway, however, I have gotten 200 miles out of a 1/2 tank. I think its ridiculous how city driving can decrease mileage by 50%. I might as well be driving an 8 cylinder engine...if im getting 10 mpg in a V6 I can only imagine if this car was a V8. Either way, I am going to get my car checked out to make sure.
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#27
Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
how did i do that? lol lets see..it all started when i lost my debit card and i had no cash. therefore i had to drive really really really conservatively to save gas to last me until i could get my hands on some cash so i could fill up. luckily, my friend owed my 100 bucks and sent it in the mail last week and i got it just in time for a fill up
while it was cool to say i got 400mi on one take it sure wasnt very fun/exciting
while it was cool to say i got 400mi on one take it sure wasnt very fun/exciting
#28
Why do I bother to DIY???
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Originally Posted by g35rcr
you could try cleaning your maf sensor, throttle body, air filter (clean or replace), and fuel injector cleaner, also check your air pressure in your tires
I highly recommend cleaning your MAF sensor. I just cleaned mine and I'm avg. 3 mpg more. I am now hitting 21mpg and was getting about 18mpg before the cleaning on my 03.5 sedan w/ K&N, Z-tube + coupe middy. I noticed the drop shortly after I did those mods...some say it could be the oils from the K&N.
This was discussed in the sedan forum...some say it doesn't work...but it did for me.
https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sedan-v35-2003-06/112285-difference-night-day.html