ahardb0dy Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Finally had a chance to calculate my MPG, filled the truck Saturday ($64!!) but did not want to wait until it was near empty again so I drove 50.1 miles and filled it again, same station same pump, truck took 3.078 gallons, this was just around town mileage with aprox 10 minutes of engine running and not driving, numbers work out to 16.2 MPG. I know it's not totally accurate but it's an approximation. Still not too bad I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahoeRunner Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Yeah I actually track the mileage on our cars through and app on my phone and backed up on a spreadsheet. You'll probably want to get a little more data going for a better picture. Its a good thing to track with each fill-up because a drop in fuel economy from your normal trend is a good indication of either maintence needed or a need of a repair coming real soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 I keep track of the MPG for my sentra, have been doing it since I bought it, have filled it up 454 times so far!! I also keep track of the gas prices, but the PF I never fill it up because it's so expensive, just wanted to do what I did to get an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightWolf Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 what phone app do you use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NissanNismoZ Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I use Gas Cubby for iPhone. A GREAT free app that also keeps track of oil changes! Though if you're on Android, i HIGHLY recommend aCar. Free/Paid, You get TONS of options on paid. it's a really amazing app. Edited March 29, 2012 by NissanNismoZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatWithaNinja Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I've been using fuelly.com for a while now. I just got the pathfinder, so I don't even have a fill-up for it yet. https://www.fuelly.com/driver/chatwithaninja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Bah, I use a calculator and the odo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatWithaNinja Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Finally had a fillup. Got 16.7 MPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerJared Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I've been tracking mine now for a little over three months. I average a little over 18 in the city and got 21.8 on the highway during my last trip. My main reason for doing this is to see if headers/etc on this truck actually improve gas mileage at all. (They did on my Sentra). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 what phone app do you use Notepad and pencil in the glovebox app. It's pretty cool and hasn't crashed on me yet! B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon95SE Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) I get just over 18MPG in mine. I did the conversion for ya, 500kms on 65L is what I see. Mixed hwy and city. Apparently its an 80L tank, took her as low as 70L once. No fuel light, fuel gauge showed needle well below bottom of E line and 552kms on the odd. My conclusion is the fuel light does not work or is burnt out, and sending unit in tank in off a bit for main gauge. I have read on this forum that the light should come on with 5 gallons left in the tank, in a 20 gallon tank, thats at a quarter, seems odd to me. So I had just over 2 gallons left in the tank and no light, didnt push her any further, didnt feel the need to suck the sludge into the filter. Anyone not have the light come on until less than 2 gallons left in the tank? Sorry re-read the previous gas light thread and the 5 gallons left was incorrect.....saw 2-3 gallons in there thow.. Edited April 3, 2012 by Maroon95SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightWolf Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 for a full tank i get 650 to 700 kms on $50 between 32 and 36 lts i get between 250 and 300km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I wish I got 600+ kms/ tank... I have to fight gravity on the damn hills 'round here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 filled truck up this morning, 16.6 gallons drove 281 miles = 16.9 MPG, last time was 16.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahoeRunner Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Wow, I'm doing pretty good I guess. I'm getting a solid 21 mpg. 4 tanks down since I bought Sarge and everyone has been over 20 mpg. I know that something being wrong can kill the gas mileage, can it work the other way? haha. I think my commute just lets the truck run in a real sweet spot. Only explanation I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejin4499 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Wow, I'm doing pretty good I guess. I'm getting a solid 21 mpg. 4 tanks down since I bought Sarge and everyone has been over 20 mpg. I know that something being wrong can kill the gas mileage, can it work the other way? haha. I think my commute just lets the truck run in a real sweet spot. Only explanation I can think of. What speed and rpm are you driving during your commute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahoeRunner Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 My commute is on a 4 lane road for about 11 miles each way where I cruise between 45 & 50 most of the way but it has lights all along it and I maybe end up stopping and starting about 3 times on average in that 11 miles. I also have a 5 speed and drive it effeciently so that probably helps. If I notice the light a 1/8 mile up the road is red, I pop it in neutral and coast there instead of slamming on the brakes at the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Just filled up... 18 gallons, got 249 miles out of it. 13.8 mpg. Not what I wanted to see. This sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) Drive it easier? Take off the 33" mud tires and run stock size when not wheeling? Fix exhaust leaks and bad sensors? Make sure the timing is good? With my new to me '94 I'm averaged 21mpg on the way back from florida. Around town it's been getting 16ish. This one seems to have a lot more power too. Edited April 11, 2012 by adamzan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbillybob Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) when i had 31's on i averaged 13.2 mpg thats also pulling a 2 miles long 10% grade (i believe) everyday. I was getting 225 miles per tank and that was when the needle was even with the E line. i put stock size all seasons on last week have 210 miles on this tank and have little less then 1/4 tank left. *edit* just went 285 on this tank and got 17.4 mpg. It was a $65 fill up! Just a couple months ago it was hardly over 40 wtf! Edited April 13, 2012 by hillbillybob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermo Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 has anyone had any trouble with fuel sender in tank as my fuel gauge drops dramaticly and rises again most of the time it drops a quarter of a tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 has anyone had any trouble with fuel sender in tank as my fuel gauge drops dramaticly and rises again most of the time it drops a quarter of a tank I had to replace mine and it seems to be a common problem. The fuel sending unit is attached to the top of the fuel pump and can be found by removing the carpet in the rear trunk area. I would take a quick look at it and see what kind of dirt has accumulated. Since yours is fluctuating you might just need to clean it up and see if that does anything. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 you guys are so lucky. it costs me 90$ canadian to fill up from dead empty on my pathy. lmao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Same here, friggin whiney americans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermo Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 thanks for the help with the sender , but aussies get ripped of the most for fuel it costs $1.55 for one litre over here so it cost me $100 bucks to fill mine up it sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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