Bad fuel mileage?
#16
#18
I'm hoping it's bad gas....I'll know soon enough!
Just a little note, I drove my brother's FX one time from PA back to NY, it was a 3 hour drive, 99% highway driving, consistently going 80-85mph, PLUS I had cruise control on most of the way. I filled up just before we left from where we were, and reset the average MPG gauge on it. After the 3 hours, I just barely broke 20mpg. I would figure as much for a car that size and weight (carrying 4 people), but I definately would expect better results in the G35
Just a little note, I drove my brother's FX one time from PA back to NY, it was a 3 hour drive, 99% highway driving, consistently going 80-85mph, PLUS I had cruise control on most of the way. I filled up just before we left from where we were, and reset the average MPG gauge on it. After the 3 hours, I just barely broke 20mpg. I would figure as much for a car that size and weight (carrying 4 people), but I definately would expect better results in the G35
#19
My sedan consistently gets about 24 MPG (80% highway). I have used Mobil1 5W/30 since 2200 miles. I plan on changing to this https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/tso.aspx
on the next change. I have their synthetic 75W/90 gear oil in the diff already. I use this stuff in my bikes and it definitely does what it says. And no, I dont sell it or know anyone that does, it just works.
on the next change. I have their synthetic 75W/90 gear oil in the diff already. I use this stuff in my bikes and it definitely does what it says. And no, I dont sell it or know anyone that does, it just works.
#20
I've got a coupe, but I'm averaging about 21 mpg with 2/3+ hwy and 1/3- city. Did a bit more freeway this last tank and got up to about 24 mpg.
Something definitely is wrong with your car (can't be explained by a break-in period). I'd discuss the issue with the dealer.
Something definitely is wrong with your car (can't be explained by a break-in period). I'd discuss the issue with the dealer.
Last edited by GZire; 01-25-2005 at 12:12 PM.
#21
Originally Posted by Shoof
I've got 62 miles on the trip odo, and a little less than half a tank left...I know they say that new cars don't get as good mileage until it's worn in, but you gotta be kidding me!
C.
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#24
Originally Posted by Shoof
I'm hoping it's bad gas....I'll know soon enough!
Just a little note, I drove my brother's FX one time from PA back to NY, it was a 3 hour drive, 99% highway driving, consistently going 80-85mph, PLUS I had cruise control on most of the way. I filled up just before we left from where we were, and reset the average MPG gauge on it. After the 3 hours, I just barely broke 20mpg. I would figure as much for a car that size and weight (carrying 4 people), but I definately would expect better results in the G35
Just a little note, I drove my brother's FX one time from PA back to NY, it was a 3 hour drive, 99% highway driving, consistently going 80-85mph, PLUS I had cruise control on most of the way. I filled up just before we left from where we were, and reset the average MPG gauge on it. After the 3 hours, I just barely broke 20mpg. I would figure as much for a car that size and weight (carrying 4 people), but I definately would expect better results in the G35
#26
Originally Posted by Shoof
It's an FX35, not 45..
Here's another pic I took this morning. At this point I have 2 notches under half a tank, check out the stats!
Here's another pic I took this morning. At this point I have 2 notches under half a tank, check out the stats!
#27
#28
Shoof....
Someone put a top fuel funny car motor in your ride.
Kidding aside, you should definitely take this to the dealer and complain to them. I know that sometimes when a component of the emissions system heads south that it can really screw up your mileage (never seen it do so this bad though).
Someone put a top fuel funny car motor in your ride.
Kidding aside, you should definitely take this to the dealer and complain to them. I know that sometimes when a component of the emissions system heads south that it can really screw up your mileage (never seen it do so this bad though).
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My 2004 6MT Sedan has approx. 15,000 miles now, has consistently been about 20 MPG average since about the 1,000 mile mark (was worse before then), averaging about 25% city/traffic and 75% open road (rural and semi-rural, still lots of stopping and starting at intersections/stopsigns).
I get average of 23 mpg over long distance freeway runs, averaging 80 MPH or more.
My $0.02
I get average of 23 mpg over long distance freeway runs, averaging 80 MPH or more.
My $0.02