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BlackZ85 03-03-2012 09:32 AM

gas mileage?
 
after i installed an K&N typhoon cold air intake my gas mileage drops over 100, i'm only getting about 220 a tank, mostly city driving but i do not push hard on my car, shift around 3k rpm. Do i need a tune? or should i just take it off cause gas prices vs mpg is not looking too good for me. thanks

ImportConvert 03-03-2012 09:35 AM

Gas mileage drops over 100 what?

I have noted IDENTICAL gas mileage in my 370Z as my Z06, under identical driving conditions, FWIW, lol

BlackZ85 03-03-2012 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1579437)
Gas mileage drops over 100 what?

I have noted IDENTICAL gas mileage in my 370Z as my Z06, under identical driving conditions, FWIW, lol

100 miles, when i first got my car with no mods i was getting 320 to 340 miles per tank.

ImportConvert 03-03-2012 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackZ85 (Post 1579439)
100 miles, when i first got my car with no mods i was getting 320 to 340 miles per tank.

Maybe you put a crappier blend in the tank (say, 10% ethanol vs 0%) or maybe you are giving it more of the happy pedal to hear the whoosh of the intake.

The other alternative is maybe you jacked the MAF up.

UNKNOWN_370 03-03-2012 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1579437)
Gas mileage drops over 100 what?

I have noted IDENTICAL gas mileage in my 370Z as my Z06, under identical driving conditions, FWIW, lol


Funny you say that. I get 20mpg's driving a camaro SS like I stole something and get 17mpg driving the Z @ 3/4 of its full potential. That's really getting under my skin.

ImportConvert 03-03-2012 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 1579524)
Funny you say that. I get 20mpg's driving a camaro SS like I stole something and get 17mpg driving the Z @ 3/4 of its full potential. That's really getting under my skin.

GM's LS series engines are the best out there imo.

LakeShow 03-03-2012 05:54 PM

My gas mileage has suddenly decreased as well. Idk, I do mostly city also.

PluckyPurcell 03-03-2012 06:05 PM

I consistantly get 23-24mpg which gets me right at 400 miles to a tank. I can't believe a Z would only get 220 miles to a tank of gas. :mad:

ImportConvert 03-03-2012 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PluckyPurcell (Post 1580033)
I consistantly get 23-24mpg which gets me right at 400 miles to a tank. I can't believe a Z would only get 220 miles to a tank of gas. :mad:

Which is what led to my assertion that the MAF was messed up by the install possibly.

TerribleONE 03-03-2012 06:15 PM

+1 sounds like a MAF issue

Thechidz 03-03-2012 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PluckyPurcell (Post 1580033)
I consistantly get 23-24mpg which gets me right at 400 miles to a tank. I can't believe a Z would only get 220 miles to a tank of gas. :mad:

Me too
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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1580041)
Which is what led to my assertion that the MAF was messed up by the install possibly.

this

BlackZ85 03-03-2012 10:24 PM

How do I fix it if the MAF is messed up?

Ridgerunner 03-03-2012 10:38 PM

I put on the typhoon intake and saw no drop in mileage, if anything I got better mileage. You might pull the MAFS back out and make sure you did not get fingerprints or dirt on them. Also make sure you got your clamps on good and you don't have an air leak. Maybe also check your rubber EGR tubes that were a bitch to put on are not kinked and blocked, especially the driver side one.

UNKNOWN_370 03-03-2012 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PluckyPurcell (Post 1580033)
I consistantly get 23-24mpg which gets me right at 400 miles to a tank. I can't believe a Z would only get 220 miles to a tank of gas. :mad:

220 if you are having fun in the Z. 400miles is achievable but you have to drive it like an 80 year old on a Sunday morning or you do 90% highway with frugal driving style.

BlackZ85 03-04-2012 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunner (Post 1580265)
I put on the typhoon intake and saw no drop in mileage, if anything I got better mileage. You might pull the MAFS back out and make sure you did not get fingerprints or dirt on them. Also make sure you got your clamps on good and you don't have an air leak. Maybe also check your rubber EGR tubes that were a bitch to put on are not kinked and blocked, especially the driver side one.

i'll give it a try!


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