Gas Octane decision
#31
how come we dont have that thingy mi jiggy that shows up how many miles gallons to empty and all the goodies =[ my 01 300m even had it, 06 maxima has it tells u ur average and stuff, we have to do it old fashion way and measure by how much we put in and how much is left lol.
I prbbly barely hit 275-300 wit a full tank
I prbbly barely hit 275-300 wit a full tank
#32
Your owner's manual tells you the minimum and recommended. The up reved engines (and coupes) generally require 91. I think if your gas cap says 91 required, use it. If it says 91 recommended, you can go 87.
I think the only times I've seen an improvement with 91 it has been my imagination, or a specific batch of gas.
Of course, I don't push my car real hard, where it might make a difference.
I could probably get 400 miles/tank more often, but ever since I had a fuel pump go out on a previous car after letting the tank get too low I've tended to refill at 1/4 tank. At that rate, I would have to average 27mpg to get 400.
On the other hand, I've averaged over 21 mpg over the last 42000 miles, so I average over 400 miles/20 gallon tank.
I think the only times I've seen an improvement with 91 it has been my imagination, or a specific batch of gas.
Of course, I don't push my car real hard, where it might make a difference.
I could probably get 400 miles/tank more often, but ever since I had a fuel pump go out on a previous car after letting the tank get too low I've tended to refill at 1/4 tank. At that rate, I would have to average 27mpg to get 400.
On the other hand, I've averaged over 21 mpg over the last 42000 miles, so I average over 400 miles/20 gallon tank.
#33
#34
Originally Posted by OCG35
huh?... I have no 1/4 times?... do some searches - and you know I've challenged you to race before... I know, I know too far, blah, blah... DaveB you know my car would completely smoke your car. It wouldn't even be a contest. End of story.
I suppose somehow your going to try on convince (whoever will listen) that you're the one guy that will beat my car
Oh btw – I have better than “1/4 times in my sig”… let your fingers do some typing and find the vids…
I suppose somehow your going to try on convince (whoever will listen) that you're the one guy that will beat my car
Oh btw – I have better than “1/4 times in my sig”… let your fingers do some typing and find the vids…
Feel free to keep running your mouth about how fast you think your car is though
#35
Originally Posted by andyadler
Hello all. For whatever it's worth, on my '06 G35 sedan running Chevron 93 octane, stock wheels/tire size at about 34 psi all around, I've been getting a consistent 18 mpg city driving, and 26 mpg all-highway, with A/C running at moderate (70F) setting.
best...aa.
best...aa.
*heavy sarcasm*
#36
Originally Posted by iiiiiekoiiiii
how come we dont have that thingy mi jiggy that shows up how many miles gallons to empty and all the goodies =[ my 01 300m even had it, 06 maxima has it tells u ur average and stuff, we have to do it old fashion way and measure by how much we put in and how much is left lol.
I prbbly barely hit 275-300 wit a full tank
I prbbly barely hit 275-300 wit a full tank
For the record I am averging 600KM/373MI on mostly hwy and some city, 500KM/311MI on mostly city and some hwy.
#37
#38
the "first first gen" (03-04) sedans had some knocking issues with anything below 91. I heard a faint knock when I filled my "first and 1/2 gen" (2005) but nothing too big.
if your getting 400 to the tank imho dont change anything. It is very much possible to get that in the first first gen RWD sedans. they got pretty good mpg in comparison to my 15 mpg x
if your getting 400 to the tank imho dont change anything. It is very much possible to get that in the first first gen RWD sedans. they got pretty good mpg in comparison to my 15 mpg x
#39
Originally Posted by BuckeyeG
I have also heard that if you run higher octane in your car on long trips you will get better mpg.
#40
Originally Posted by OCG35
huh?... I have no 1/4 times?... do some searches - and you know I've challenged you to race before... I know, I know too far, blah, blah... DaveB you know my car would completely smoke your car. It wouldn't even be a contest. End of story.
I suppose somehow your going to try on convince (whoever will listen) that you're the one guy that will beat my car
Oh btw – I have better than “1/4 times in my sig”… let your fingers do some typing and find the vids…
I suppose somehow your going to try on convince (whoever will listen) that you're the one guy that will beat my car
Oh btw – I have better than “1/4 times in my sig”… let your fingers do some typing and find the vids…
#41
Originally Posted by andyadler
Hello all. For whatever it's worth, on my '06 G35 sedan running Chevron 93 octane, stock wheels/tire size at about 34 psi all around, I've been getting a consistent 18 mpg city driving, and 26 mpg all-highway, with A/C running at moderate (70F) setting.
best...aa.
best...aa.
The only time I use the AC is when I roll with passengers or its over 95F.
And shifting all my gears under 2k RPM also helps. (yes, I cruise like a grandma to show off my OEM stocks)DOMO
#42
Originally Posted by RJsd7
ahh, I totally forgot to mention what I do to get over 21.77mpg. I never use the AC. Instead, I usually leave the vents open on the AC. lower the windows about an Inch down, then raise the sunroof.
The only time I use the AC is when I roll with passengers or its over 95F.
And shifting all my gears under 2k RPM also helps. (yes, I cruise like a grandma to show off my OEM stocks)DOMO
The only time I use the AC is when I roll with passengers or its over 95F.
And shifting all my gears under 2k RPM also helps. (yes, I cruise like a grandma to show off my OEM stocks)DOMO
#43
Originally Posted by Klubbheads
Although it sounds funny i can second the statement. He has the only automatic G coupe or sedan that I have ever lost to. We gotta have rematch after I get my new my clutch!!!!!!!!! I was very impressed with ur car at the drags.
#44
Originally Posted by BuckeyeG
I went close to 450 miles on a tank and 99% was highway. The last trip I took I got 26 mpg on the highway. I only average about 16-18 mpg in the city but I always run 91 octane in my car. I have also heard that if you run higher octane in your car on long trips you will get better mpg.
#45