grannying the Z

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-27-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

25.6 is great mileage! How did you achieve this again? I also have a '11 a7

Basically off the light, I. Ultra-slowly get up to speed like an old fogey. I never sprint and I don't go over 60mph. It sux but it works. Lol.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-27-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

If I granny my Z, I get 16 MPG. If I have some fun, I get 14 MPG. All city driving.

I rather have some

f in normal driving you are getting 16mpg??? Then you might want to look into checking all your filters, make sure you have the proper oil and maybe have your AF ratio checked. That is crazy low for normal driving.

TheGreatOne · 01-27-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Basically off the light, I. Ultra-slowly get up to speed like an old fogey. I never sprint and I don't go over 60mph. It sux but it works. Lol.

Ah thats the secret, I get off the line sometimes like a madman...I should ease out more often...

370Z JT · 01-28-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

f in normal driving you are getting 16mpg??? Then you might want to look into checking all your filters, make sure you have the proper oil and maybe have your AF ratio checked. That is crazy low for normal driving.

I thought it was low too. When I first brought the car home from the dealer, I was getting 18MPG all city driving. Then when I started modding it dropped down to 16MPG, sometimes to 14MPG if I have some fun.

My car has full bolt-ons, fully tuned, well maintained. I broke the engine in properly too. I just forget about it and have fun with it now.

mantella87 · 01-28-2012, 12:39 AM

I drive like a granny almost all the time. I know the Z's can be driven hard, I just like my car too much.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-28-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

I thought it was low too. When I first brought the car home from the dealer, I was getting 18MPG all city driving. Then when I started modding it dropped down to 16MPG, sometimes to 14MPG if I have some fun.

My car has full bolt-ons, fully tuned, well maintained. I broke the engine in properly too. I just forget about it and have fun with it now.

That's strange. With a tune you should be running at minimum close to stock mileage. Maybe the tune you have is race spec and very aggressive??? That may be why you saw a drop in gas?

Doug&Michelle · 01-28-2012, 10:53 AM

I used to granny but I can't stay out of it now that I have the F.I. TDX.....love that sound!

EazyD · 01-28-2012, 01:29 PM

My Z got +5 mpg average after break-in period or so. Anyone else?

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-28-2012, 01:31 PM

Typically, cars start seeing better gas mileage after 5000 miles.
After next month, I'm off the granny wagon and back on the fast lane.

Jsolo · 01-28-2012, 02:26 PM

You'll also see better mpg come warmer weather. This winter blend is the sh!ts for for economy.

Interesting to note; My motorcycle gets upward of 38-40 mpg during the summer (ridden aggressively). Yet once it starts getting cooler/colder (40's/50's), my mpg can drop to low 30's and even upper 20's (not ridden so aggressively). Depending on how the vehicle is tuned, some engines are more/less efficient during warmer ambient temps.

ymmv (literally).

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-28-2012, 03:18 PM

From about 55-88 degrees is when I get optimum mileage. Anything higher or lower and the weather kills the mileage.

BrianMSmith · 01-28-2012, 11:23 PM

I get 24.8mpg every tank. Lots of 60-70 on the hwy every day, I nail it whenever no slow arses are in the way.

BrianMSmith · 01-28-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

You'll also see better mpg come warmer weather. This winter blend is the sh!ts for for economy.

Interesting to note; My motorcycle gets upward of 38-40 mpg during the summer (ridden aggressively). Yet once it starts getting cooler/colder (40's/50's), my mpg can drop to low 30's and even upper 20's (not ridden so aggressively). Depending on how the vehicle is tuned, some engines are more/less efficient during warmer ambient temps.

ymmv (literally).

I think it may have to do with the fueling for low temps, engine is richer when at lower temp, takes longer to warm up.

Three7D · 01-29-2012, 01:54 AM

IMHO grannyin' the z is blasphemy!!!

Thechidz · 01-29-2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Three7D

IMHO grannyin' the z is blasphemy!!!

01-28-2012, 10:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
Doug&Michelle Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 176 Drives: '09 370z Tourng Auto Rep Power: 14	I used to granny but I can't stay out of it now that I have the F.I. TDX.....love that sound! __________________ Clear bra, Fast Intentions TDX SS 18" Res, Painted wheels, Stillen GenIII CAI, and window tint. Member of OKZCC.

01-28-2012, 01:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	My Z got +5 mpg average after break-in period or so. Anyone else? __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

01-29-2012, 01:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
Three7D Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NorCal 707 Posts: 174 Drives: to slow Rep Power: 15	IMHO grannyin' the z is blasphemy!!! __________________ 2010 Mag. Black Base+Sports V-LEDs Amuse Vestito (in a large box in my garage) Volk SF Challenge Gold/Phantom Ed. 10mm ichiba v2 F.I. CF+18" res. + F.I. RTP's

01-28-2012, 12:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	I drive like a granny almost all the time. I know the Z's can be driven hard, I just like my car too much.

01-28-2012, 01:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Typically, cars start seeing better gas mileage after 5000 miles. After next month, I'm off the granny wagon and back on the fast lane.

01-28-2012, 02:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	You'll also see better mpg come warmer weather. This winter blend is the sh!ts for for economy. Interesting to note; My motorcycle gets upward of 38-40 mpg during the summer (ridden aggressively). Yet once it starts getting cooler/colder (40's/50's), my mpg can drop to low 30's and even upper 20's (not ridden so aggressively). Depending on how the vehicle is tuned, some engines are more/less efficient during warmer ambient temps. ymmv (literally).

01-28-2012, 03:18 PM	#26 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	From about 55-88 degrees is when I get optimum mileage. Anything higher or lower and the weather kills the mileage.

01-28-2012, 11:23 PM	#27 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 16	I get 24.8mpg every tank. Lots of 60-70 on the hwy every day, I nail it whenever no slow arses are in the way.