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Old 12-01-2009 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mustang5L5
Amazingly, my previous '03 Mustang GT with a 4.6L V8 got 25-27MPG on the highway and took 87 octane. It's ironic that trading in a V8 for a V6 ended up costing me more money in fuel since i get slightly less on the highway (21-22MPG) and have to put 91+ octane in now.
I got that on the highway with my 2000 Trans-Am 6-Speed as well. My revs were even lower though, 6th was a .5:1 ratio!
It didn't like cheap gas though! Also, if you put the same engine in a car the weighs less and has a better drag coefficient the results are astounding. It's not uncommon for guys that swap the LS1 into an FD body RX-7 to see 33MPG on the highway, and be able to shame LS1 Vettes at the light!
 
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Old 12-01-2009 | 11:57 PM
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I get about 380 miles per tank G35x 06
 
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Old 12-02-2009 | 01:47 PM
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I have been averaging 18-20 over the past year mostly in town daily stuff... pushing it when able . I've seen 23 OTR.. never anything CLOSE to 30 mpg's like someone else had mentioned... unless you drive like 50 all day long!?!
 
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Old 12-02-2009 | 02:59 PM
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never anything CLOSE to 30 mpg's like someone else had mentioned
I think best i've ever done instantanously was 25MPG according to my NAV, which isn't accurate anyway. To do this i got up to cruising speed, hit cruise control and reset it. I drove for a few miles like that and it was around 24-25MPG at a cruise. Minute i started using the gas pedal it dropped like a rock.
 
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Old 12-02-2009 | 03:18 PM
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The best I got was 26 MPG on the interstate, no A/C, very careful acceleration, a small amount of drafting, and 65-70MPH. But that was before I knew about the 4% discrepancy in the odometer, so I guess that would be more like 27 MPG
 
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Old 12-02-2009 | 06:58 PM
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I do greatly appreciate everyones input here. It truly helps so thank you.

The car has 47,000 miles on it. I just bought it from an Inifiniti Dealership. They said they did all the maintenance on it previously. This last fill up was the same mileage. 14. I tried different gas stations, didnt make a difference. I have tried different grades of gas, did not make a difference. I also do not have a AWD. I do run the heater a lot (because its cold lol)

I plan on taking all the advice here and calling the dealership. Since I still have a 2,000 mile warranty.

I have to say I'm really jealous at those of you getting more than 300 miles a tank!
 
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Old 12-02-2009 | 07:26 PM
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When you run the heat, do you turn the A/C off as well, or leave it on?
 
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Old 12-02-2009 | 08:17 PM
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When you run the heat, do you turn the A/C off as well, or leave it on?
I leave it on. I was reading some threads about that. It always stays on. Does that make a difference? Is there a way to turn it off?
 
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Old 12-02-2009 | 11:25 PM
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^Just press the A/C button, if the little led goes off, the compressor is off.
 
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Old 12-03-2009 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by RicoG35x
I have been averaging 18-20 over the past year mostly in town daily stuff... pushing it when able . I've seen 23 OTR.. never anything CLOSE to 30 mpg's like someone else had mentioned... unless you drive like 50 all day long!?!

yeah, this has been talked about numerous times. there's plenty of guys (including myself) who have achieved 30mpg+ in the G. my instance was on a road trip a couple of years ago, through Banff & the East Kootenays in AB/BC (Canada). i travelled 755kms (470mi) without the gas light coming on when i fueled up in Kelowna. i can't remember how much gas i put in (i posted this info in the past) since it's been over 2 years, but i was impressed. 95% highway driving at 100-120kmh (60-75mph)...
 
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Old 12-03-2009 | 03:53 PM
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2004 G35x, heavy right foot.

Worst = 14.23mpg
Best = 21.36mpg
2 years average = 16.41mpg
 
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Old 12-03-2009 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by vom098
I leave it on. I was reading some threads about that. It always stays on. Does that make a difference? Is there a way to turn it off?

Yup. prob a 1/2 - 1 MPG difference maybe.

Just push the button that says A/C until the yellow LED goes out. The word "A/C" should disappear from the dash display as well.

Unless it's hot out, or i need my windows defogged, i leave my A/C off all the time. And when i do use it, I make sure it's in "ECON" mode unless it's really hot out
 
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Old 12-03-2009 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by vom098
I do greatly appreciate everyones input here. It truly helps so thank you.

The car has 47,000 miles on it. I just bought it from an Inifiniti Dealership. They said they did all the maintenance on it previously. This last fill up was the same mileage. 14. I tried different gas stations, didnt make a difference. I have tried different grades of gas, did not make a difference. I also do not have a AWD. I do run the heater a lot (because its cold lol)

I plan on taking all the advice here and calling the dealership. Since I still have a 2,000 mile warranty.

I have to say I'm really jealous at those of you getting more than 300 miles a tank!
We have the same situation. I bought my 05 G35 6 months ago from the Parkway Infiniti. The price was a little high though: 17,400. Their initial price was 18990. The car was in neat condition. It had 42,000 miles on the odometer. I have averaged 15-17 combined gas mileage which isn't good at all. I thought I could have something like 20 mpg combined. I mean having a freeway gas mileage of less than 20 mpg for any car less than 8 cylinders and smaller than a full-size luxury is kind of retarded at this age. I love the G though. It's a classic.

I have just cleaned the injectors (for $140 )and increased the tire pressures to 35 psi. So I'm going to see whether I can see a distinct improvement in that respect.
 
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Old 12-11-2009 | 10:43 AM
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So I finally went to the dealer and it looks like they said I have a problem with the mass air flow filter? So it looks like my crappy gas mileage, was due to that! They are fixing it today. I am really excited to see what kind of gas mileage I will be getting after this.

I do want to thank everyone for all your reply and responses. I really appreciate the help, tips, and input.

Thank you
 
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Old 12-11-2009 | 12:21 PM
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Mass air-flow Sensor, or High air-flow filter????
Or do you have a high air-flow filter that's messing with the air-flow sensor? (friend of mine had that problem on his F150 once)
 


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