Gas mileage I noticed in my new Z

darrinps · 06-12-2010, 08:02 PM

I took a trip with my new 2010 370Z the other day. Only about 500 miles on the car. Tried to vary the speed a bit since it was in the break-in period but it was on the highway so I couldn't do too much.

Anyway, I averaged 69.2MPH and if the indicator is right, got 29.1 MPG.

Now, for a car that isn't even broken in, traveling right at 70MPH, with the AC going, that's pretty darn good!

I bet with a little break in here, a change to synthetic there, and maybe an upgraded intake (Stillen I suppose) this thing could make 30MPG on the highway.

Not too shabby.

nolan1016 · 06-12-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by darrinps

I took a trip with my new 2010 370Z the other day. Only about 500 miles on the car. Tried to vary the speed a bit since it was in the break-in period but it was on the highway so I couldn't do too much.

Anyway, I averaged 69.2MPH and if the indicator is right, got 29.1 MPG.

Now, for a car that isn't even broken in, traveling right at 70MPH, with the AC going, that's pretty darn good!

I bet with a little break in here, a change to synthetic there, and maybe an upgraded intake (Stillen I suppose) this thing could make 30MPG on the highway.

Not too shabby.

Thats normal mpg on the highway

pauley · 06-12-2010, 09:18 PM

Pretty normal hwy mpg during break-in. It will get lower mpg than that after 5k miles or so.

PapoZalsa · 06-12-2010, 11:14 PM

My group was averaging 32 MPG going and coming to ZdayZ. We were doing the Speed Limit.

LunaZ · 06-12-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

My group was averaging 32 MPG going and coming to ZdayZ. We were doing the Speed Limit.

That must be why I never see more than 26mpg

AK370Z · 06-13-2010, 03:51 AM

wow that's good man. I don't think I have ever gotten more than 16-20 MPG. I tend to shift very high

and the new exhaust doesn't help either

DarkPath · 06-13-2010, 04:42 AM

Papo is talking about the fuel consumption calculator reading as a real time calculation while on the highway after a reset once up to speed. I bought my 370 this time last month. Its a daily driver... I routinely see even up to 33mpg on the way to work, 63 mph in 6th, cruise control set. I chuckle inwardly knowing the better I do on the freeway, is merely offsetting losses I'll see on the streets... Its a little game that plays out daily in my head... Whatever it takes to drive past just one more BP.

Zsteve · 06-13-2010, 09:20 AM

Im averaging about 21 MPG city and highway and leadfoot.

Matt · 06-13-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

Im averaging about 21 MPG city and highway and leadfoot.

21 mpg? I couldn't get 21 mpg if I pushed my car down the road.

nolan1016 · 06-13-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

21 mpg? I couldn't get 21 mpg if I pushed my car down the road.

try driving on the highway for like 20-30 miles first, then go to the city and it wont lower at all. I dont think it is accurate at all. You could floor it everywhere in the city and drive a little highway mileage and it would still be over 20

Zsteve · 06-13-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

21 mpg? I couldn't get 21 mpg if I pushed my car down the road.

I think the AT helps MGP when not running the car hard as the car shifts very early when in D mode.

cfweber · 06-13-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

My group was averaging 32 MPG going and coming to ZdayZ. We were doing the Speed Limit.

I just got the car, but this will be the problem.

70 feels like I'm crawling...

every day is X-mas

a Z is in my garage!

brakedrift12 · 06-14-2010, 02:20 AM

damn... is that an old lady driving Z?

how do u get ur average mpg as somewhere up to 25?

i wonder...

j.arnaldo · 06-14-2010, 10:35 AM

My '04 Z averages 25 (city and highway driving, combined--AT, BTW). That's great.

htt760 · 06-14-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

wow that's good man. I don't think I have ever gotten more than 16-20 MPG. I tend to shift very high

and the new exhaust doesn't help either

I second that AK... The exhaust makes me lose mpg because it sounds so lovely for our "ladies" right past 3500 to 4000 for that sweet note

MPG street is 19-21 this is putting it around town
Freeway is 24-26 depending on speed Avg is about 70 to 80

06-12-2010, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
darrinps Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 84 Drives: 2016 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Gas mileage I noticed in my new Z I took a trip with my new 2010 370Z the other day. Only about 500 miles on the car. Tried to vary the speed a bit since it was in the break-in period but it was on the highway so I couldn't do too much. Anyway, I averaged 69.2MPH and if the indicator is right, got 29.1 MPG. Now, for a car that isn't even broken in, traveling right at 70MPH, with the AC going, that's pretty darn good! I bet with a little break in here, a change to synthetic there, and maybe an upgraded intake (Stillen I suppose) this thing could make 30MPG on the highway. Not too shabby.

06-12-2010, 09:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
pauley Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Md Posts: 103 Drives: 09 370Z + 07 G35S Rep Power: 15	Pretty normal hwy mpg during break-in. It will get lower mpg than that after 5k miles or so. __________________ 2009 370Z Blk/Blk Touring/Sport + 2007 G35SModified

06-12-2010, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	My group was averaging 32 MPG going and coming to ZdayZ. We were doing the Speed Limit. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

06-13-2010, 03:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	wow that's good man. I don't think I have ever gotten more than 16-20 MPG. I tend to shift very high and the new exhaust doesn't help either __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

06-13-2010, 04:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
DarkPath Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniversary M6 Rep Power: 15	Papo is talking about the fuel consumption calculator reading as a real time calculation while on the highway after a reset once up to speed. I bought my 370 this time last month. Its a daily driver... I routinely see even up to 33mpg on the way to work, 63 mph in 6th, cruise control set. I chuckle inwardly knowing the better I do on the freeway, is merely offsetting losses I'll see on the streets... Its a little game that plays out daily in my head... Whatever it takes to drive past just one more BP. __________________ C&C WMBG www.carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.com [B]Looking for build badges? darkpath.ent.llc@gmail.com

06-13-2010, 09:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Im averaging about 21 MPG city and highway and leadfoot. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

06-14-2010, 02:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
brakedrift12 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 266 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z 4G M6 Rep Power: 15	damn... is that an old lady driving Z? how do u get ur average mpg as somewhere up to 25? i wonder...

06-14-2010, 10:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	My '04 Z averages 25 (city and highway driving, combined--AT, BTW). That's great.

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