I just averaged over 26 MPG on a tank of gas- click to see how
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From: Valencia, Magic Mountain
check tire pressure. make sure fluids are good, spark plugs are good and just enjoy.
drove today on freeway at 65 b/c was early for an appt. and i felt like i was doing my car a dis-service. I just can't do that low of speeds. sure gas was great during that time but i wanted a bag over my head b/c i felt like grandpa.
drove today on freeway at 65 b/c was early for an appt. and i felt like i was doing my car a dis-service. I just can't do that low of speeds. sure gas was great during that time but i wanted a bag over my head b/c i felt like grandpa.
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From: NorCal - Belmont
Originally Posted by infinitipearl
Well after a lot of experimenting, I figured out how to get 15-16mpg with this car-
I have a 6M-
I shift between 6500 and 7600 rpm every shift. And I smile every single redline I hit.
I have a 6M-
I shift between 6500 and 7600 rpm every shift. And I smile every single redline I hit.
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Originally Posted by G Wiz
LOL......if I see a G cruising in the right lane at 65 mph......I'll know that he's probably read your post.
yeah, it's so difficult to get good mileage w/ auto, it doesn't shift until at least 3k everytime it seems... led foot...
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From: San Francisco/San Mateo
Originally Posted by elayman
on my trip down to san luis obispo from the bay area i was cruising at 91-92 (the highest it'll cruise) and was averaging about 23mpg.
I get about 18-19mpg with a mix of city and freeway in my 6mt. If I drive conservatively like you, I'll get an extra 100+ miles with the same tank. At over $4 a gallon now, that means I'm spending an extra $20 for the thrill of driving the G, passing people quickly, avoiding stupid drivers, and not to mention reaching my destination sooner.
I paid over $35k for my G, so I'm going to drive it like it's meant to be driven.
(I'm not driving roughly or anything, just ... sportier than I would in a normal sedan.)
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Originally Posted by GNN60GT500
Well after alot of experimenting- I think I figured out how to get decent MPGs with this car-
I have a 6M-
This was with 70% freeway driving-
First the experiment-
I ran the car on flat freeway for several 8 mile stretches-
At 75 MPH- I got 23 MPG
At 70 MPH- I got 26 MPG
At 65 MPH- I got over 28 MPG-
Street
When accelerating- I barely pushed gas-
when shifting at 3000 RPM- I got 19 MPG
when shifting at 2000-2400 RPM I got 21 MPG
when I shifted at 1800 RPM I got 23 MPG
Using what I learned- I just averaged over 26 MPG on a tank of gas-DOMO
I have a 6M-
This was with 70% freeway driving-
First the experiment-
I ran the car on flat freeway for several 8 mile stretches-
At 75 MPH- I got 23 MPG
At 70 MPH- I got 26 MPG
At 65 MPH- I got over 28 MPG-
Street
When accelerating- I barely pushed gas-
when shifting at 3000 RPM- I got 19 MPG
when shifting at 2000-2400 RPM I got 21 MPG
when I shifted at 1800 RPM I got 23 MPG
Using what I learned- I just averaged over 26 MPG on a tank of gas-DOMO
But did Infiniti/Nissan engineers actually test both the 5A and 6M transmissions before they put them in the G35/350Z?!?
It just seems beyond reasoning that they could overlook something as simple as improving fuel economy in these vehicles. The DE and HR has more than enough low end power to cruise at 2100-2400 RPM @ 75-80mph.....
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From: NH Native stuck in Northern VA
Originally Posted by G Wiz
So you'd basically have to baby your G, shifting early, light pedal on the gas, keeping a low speed on the freeway.
Might as well buy a Prius.
Might as well buy a Prius.
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Originally Posted by Lemodular
if I wanted to save gas, I never would have bought the G.
Hint obtaining better gas mileage isn't difficult if you monitor your acceleration while driving. Simple way to really check it to open your Fuel Maintenance chart that indicates a bar going either side to side, or up and down; depending on whether you're using the dash controls, or nav screen. I've average high 20's. On a full tank, I usually get 360-380 (for my driving routine).
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From: Vancouver, BC
CV35 6MT
Why do people have such negative comments? The OP just proved that you could get decent gas mileage if you wanted to. Feel free to step on it and have some fun otherwise. The choice is yours.
A Prius will get you great gas mileage, but you'd be SOL if you were in the mood for driving excitement.
The world is not black and white. It's ok to want a car that's fun-to-drive and decent on gas when it's not being pushed.
A Prius will get you great gas mileage, but you'd be SOL if you were in the mood for driving excitement.
The world is not black and white. It's ok to want a car that's fun-to-drive and decent on gas when it's not being pushed.
