MPG for 97 Altima

Joined: Oct 08, 2005 Posts: 10

Thank you everyone for very valuable information.

Abhi.

External Since: Jan 30, 2004 Posts: 135

abhiutd wrote:
> "" wrote:
> > SPAT wrote:
> > > On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 18:47:12 -0400, Codifus <codifus RemoveThis @optonline.net>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >>abhiutd wrote:
> > >>
> > >>>Hello guys,
> > >>>I recently bought a used 97 altima and i just happen to see
> > the MPG
> > >>>and i was shocked to see only 22 MPG on highway. Its a GXE
> > 2.4 lit. I
> > >>>can’t believe that. Is that something wrong going on with
> > my car??
> > >>>
> > >>>Thanks,
> > >>>Abhishek.
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>Have you given it a proper tune up? Spark plugs, air & fuel
> > filter etc.
> > >>If so, then it's probably the coolant temp sensor. Same
> > thing happened
> > >>on my wife's 98 Altima.
> > >>
> > >>CD
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Oh soo little info!
> > >
> > > seeing you just baught the car do a good thurough check on
> > everything.
> > > oversized tires would lead you to this symptom. how many
> > miles are on
> > > the engine? a worn engine will loose some efficiancy. also
> > the millage
> > > reported by EPA is only an average of vehicles tested.
> > driving habits
> > > will effect efficiancy as well. If you typicaly hold the
> > throtle wide
> > > open till you reach desired speed regularly you will
> > consumme more gas
> > > than average. If you drive thru a lot of hills you will
> > consume more.
> > > lots of driving in cold conditions as well will increas
> > consumption.
> > > everything needs to be in top condition, ignition system
> > must be in
> > > excellent condition. dont fall for these gimicks of split
> > fire,
> > > E-fire, or the wind tunnel. OEM parts are crucial components
> > in the
> > > fuel and especialy the ignition system. also make sure the
> > EVAP system
> > > is in good shape. A leaking EVAP system will allow some fuel
> > to be
> > > lost due to evaperation especialy noticable in hot climates
> > and the
> > > vehicle is rarly driven.
> > >
> > > you will get better millage with premium gas and extend the
> > life of
> > > your engine, its a fact not a theory! many just argue the
> > fact,
> > > because they dont like the higher cost. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY
> > FOR!!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Spat
> > On this altima, using premium fuel will decrease your gas
> > mileage AND
> > power. It was built for 87 octane, regular gas. There's no
> > proven
> > longevity increase either from switching to premium.
> >
> > Stick to regular.
> >
> > CD
>
> COD,
> Thanks. What abt the coolant temp sensor you’re talking about. How can
> i check that.
>
> Abhishek.
>
I just replaced it. It's a $6 part. Remember that if this was the
problem, it will take a few tankfuls for the mileage to change. The ECU
has to re-learn the fuel curves.

CD