gas mileage

6spd · 06-05-2014, 01:21 PM

When I had my 09 manual/sport/base w/ nismo exhaust and injen intakes, I averaged 22-23 driving pretty aggressively. One trip to NC from Florida, I averaged 27-28 highway at 80mph and got almost 500 miles to a tank. With my '13 auto, I got about 20 combined. With my new '14 sport/manual, I'm getting 21-22 combined but its still got less than 1k miles on it. The best average I ever got was when I was modded.

Plus 1 more reason for mods!

MacCool · 06-05-2014, 01:26 PM

When my gas tank get empty, I fill it up. Other than that, I don't worry about my mileage status. If I was that worried about gas mileage, I'd be driving something different.

houkouonchi · 06-05-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by coolvans1988

Put gas in the early morning when cold during fill ups.. use the low speed setting on the trigger.

I might have to restart mine by disconnecting. I think im at 13 mpg.

Wow, that is worse than I get my GT-R.

quickboat · 06-05-2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

I guess some of you guys bought a sports car to granny it.

In all reality it takes more skill to drive efficiently. I find it a challenge.

Tadpole · 06-05-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

When I had my 09 manual/sport/base w/ nismo exhaust and injen intakes, I averaged 22-23 driving pretty aggressively. One trip to NC from Florida, I averaged 27-28 highway at 80mph and got almost 500 miles to a tank. With my '13 auto, I got about 20 combined. With my new '14 sport/manual, I'm getting 21-22 combined but its still got less than 1k miles on it. The best average I ever got was when I was modded.

Plus 1 more reason for mods!

Totally agree with you. Just by going to a true dual exhaust has increased 2 to 3 more miles per gallon on my Z. I'm averaging 23 on my commute back and forth to work and 27+ on road trips plus picked up a few ponies along the way. Best mod for me thus far!

6spd · 06-05-2014, 02:49 PM

Yeah, the highway is where I saw the serious MPG gains consistently.

houkouonchi · 06-05-2014, 03:30 PM

I once put 500 miles on a single tank of gas in my 370z. One thing I have noticed is the Z gets near its EPA suggested MPG going around 80 MPH for highway ammount. If I really only go the speed limit 65-70 that goes from around 26-27 MG to 30-31 MPG.

Too bad the same is not for my GT-R. If I go 80 or a bit more I get like 20-21 MPG if I am lucky and I have to go 70 or below to actually get the EPA 24 MPG.

Not that I really care about the MPG that much but I am curious how the numbers differe so much in real practice for the cars considering the highway difference is only 2 mpg (24 vs 26)

6spd · 06-05-2014, 03:38 PM

Also, if I'm leading traffic, my average is about 21-22 highway at 80. If I'm behind someone, it'll go up to 24-25 at 80. Thats pretty sizable, but lower mpg>rock chips any day lol

Magic Bus · 06-05-2014, 08:53 PM

First 1,000 miles in brand new 13 sport 6mt Z, 14.5 mpg, mostly city driving. Put on a different exhaust at that point and since then I've been averaging 16.5 mpg, same type of driving. Not sure if the engine broke in a little to help this but I think it's mainly the exhaust.

Cell · 06-06-2014, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by quickboat

In all reality it takes more skill to drive efficiently. I find it a challenge.

Skill? You mean will power to hold back. Lol

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Billnocerino · 06-06-2014, 07:36 AM

MPG is honestly the last thing on my mind with my Z. At least I do better than my wife's Armada

All of my driving is in city and I'm lucky to get 16

njobe89 · 06-06-2014, 08:35 AM

the armada is like a tank... it gets what like 10mpg?

Hotrodz · 06-06-2014, 09:42 AM

I think you probably nailed your own concern at the beginning, you are at elevation the car will not perform as well. Since being boosted, I can definitely tell the performance difference when I drop below 2,000ft. 14 to 15mpg is the norm for me on my commute, if I want fuel economy I drive my GMC 4x4 diesel to work and I will get a couple more mpgs LOL!

kidkotic2001 · 06-06-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i honestly don't even want to look at the mpg cause it's not that good on gas, i always have the outside temp displaying lol

Great minds think alike, as I have the temp on it as well.

lt_370z · 06-06-2014, 03:22 PM

I used to get 22.5 mpg. Once I installed new wheels and intake it dropped to 21.8...Still happy with the numbers.

06-05-2014, 01:21 PM	#31 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	When I had my 09 manual/sport/base w/ nismo exhaust and injen intakes, I averaged 22-23 driving pretty aggressively. One trip to NC from Florida, I averaged 27-28 highway at 80mph and got almost 500 miles to a tank. With my '13 auto, I got about 20 combined. With my new '14 sport/manual, I'm getting 21-22 combined but its still got less than 1k miles on it. The best average I ever got was when I was modded. Plus 1 more reason for mods! KMO-II, Tadpole and quickboat like this. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

06-05-2014, 01:26 PM	#32 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	When my gas tank get empty, I fill it up. Other than that, I don't worry about my mileage status. If I was that worried about gas mileage, I'd be driving something different. KMO-II and 14ZTSport like this.

06-05-2014, 02:49 PM	#36 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Yeah, the highway is where I saw the serious MPG gains consistently. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

06-05-2014, 03:30 PM	#37 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 15	I once put 500 miles on a single tank of gas in my 370z. One thing I have noticed is the Z gets near its EPA suggested MPG going around 80 MPH for highway ammount. If I really only go the speed limit 65-70 that goes from around 26-27 MG to 30-31 MPG. Too bad the same is not for my GT-R. If I go 80 or a bit more I get like 20-21 MPG if I am lucky and I have to go 70 or below to actually get the EPA 24 MPG. Not that I really care about the MPG that much but I am curious how the numbers differe so much in real practice for the cars considering the highway difference is only 2 mpg (24 vs 26) onzedge and KMO-II like this.

06-05-2014, 03:38 PM	#38 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Also, if I'm leading traffic, my average is about 21-22 highway at 80. If I'm behind someone, it'll go up to 24-25 at 80. Thats pretty sizable, but lower mpg>rock chips any day lol KMO-II likes this. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

06-05-2014, 08:53 PM	#39 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	First 1,000 miles in brand new 13 sport 6mt Z, 14.5 mpg, mostly city driving. Put on a different exhaust at that point and since then I've been averaging 16.5 mpg, same type of driving. Not sure if the engine broke in a little to help this but I think it's mainly the exhaust. KMO-II likes this.

06-06-2014, 07:36 AM	#41 (permalink)
Billnocerino Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Warren, AR Age: 47 Posts: 10 Drives: 2011 370z w/ SP Blk Rep Power: 12	MPG is honestly the last thing on my mind with my Z. At least I do better than my wife's Armada All of my driving is in city and I'm lucky to get 16 Haboob and KMO-II like this.

06-06-2014, 08:35 AM	#42 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174284	the armada is like a tank... it gets what like 10mpg? KMO-II likes this.

06-06-2014, 09:42 AM	#43 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I think you probably nailed your own concern at the beginning, you are at elevation the car will not perform as well. Since being boosted, I can definitely tell the performance difference when I drop below 2,000ft. 14 to 15mpg is the norm for me on my commute, if I want fuel economy I drive my GMC 4x4 diesel to work and I will get a couple more mpgs LOL! KMO-II likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

06-06-2014, 03:22 PM	#45 (permalink)
lt_370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: HTOWN Posts: 233 Drives: Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 14	I used to get 22.5 mpg. Once I installed new wheels and intake it dropped to 21.8...Still happy with the numbers. __________________ 09 PW Nismo 370Z #133 l Forgestar F14 19x10 275/35/19 19x12 325/35/19 Piano Black l Custom black housing headlights with pearl white shrouds + COBB L.E.D. l Stillen G3 Intake

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