gas mileage?

BlackZ85 · 03-03-2012, 10:32 AM

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, 10:35 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, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

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, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackZ85

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, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

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, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

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, 06:54 PM

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

PluckyPurcell · 03-03-2012, 07:05 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.

ImportConvert · 03-03-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PluckyPurcell

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.

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

TerribleONE · 03-03-2012, 07:15 PM

+1 sounds like a MAF issue

Thechidz · 03-03-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PluckyPurcell

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.

Me too

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

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

this

BlackZ85 · 03-03-2012, 11:24 PM

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

Ridgerunner · 03-03-2012, 11:38 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, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PluckyPurcell

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.

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, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunner

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!

03-03-2012, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlackZ85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: falls church, VA Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370Z M6/sport Rep Power: 13	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

03-03-2012, 06:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	My gas mileage has suddenly decreased as well. Idk, I do mostly city also. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Gas mileage drops over 100 what? I have noted IDENTICAL gas mileage in my 370Z as my Z06, under identical driving conditions, FWIW, lol

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03-03-2012, 11:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ridgerunner Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370Z Black 6M SP Rep Power: 15	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.