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Nissan Maxima Real World MPG

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#32 of 59
Premium really doesn't cost much more by pegasus17
Feb 14, 2007 (7:18 pm)
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I have a 2003 Max SE with 44k miles. Luckily, zero mx problems so far, only routine oil changes and a new set of tires at 34k. MPG in the city is 18 and mixed city/hwy is 22. Open road highway driving for 500 miles i have gotten 26-28 mpg driving 70mph. Two points: (1) the trip computer mpg is always 2-3 mpg wrong (high) (2) I have experimented with regular and mid-grade gas and have always found that the mpg suffers by ~2 mpg plus performance is not as spirited (also get occasional knock). So while premium does cost more, the car does run better. FWIW, I find BP gas (93 octane) works well in my Max. Also FWIW, Shell V-power made it knock much worse than any other gas.
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2007 Maxima Distance to Empty by cmyawn
Apr 01, 2007 (8:37 am)
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I have a 2007 Maxima SE, and I get about 23 mpg in mixed-use driving so far (only on my 4th tank). I have a slight problem in that the low fuel light comes on and the "DTE" (Distance to empty) on the computer warns I am nearly out of fuel, but when I fill up it only takes about 16 gallons (and the tank is spec'd to hold 20 gallons).
 
Is this behavior typical? I am used to other vehicles where the DTE is very accurate. Is there an adjustment that can be made at the dealership to improve the accuracy?
 
Thanks
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Re: 2007 Maxima Distance to Empty [cmyawn] by alexstore
Apr 24, 2007 (4:30 am)
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Replying to: cmyawn (Apr 01, 2007 8:37 am)

First thing first. Never drive in low gas, dangerous.
I had similar situation and even though it was showing 40 miles left in 26 mpg (hey it was new. I can get 30-35 in highway driving alone) a full tank was about 14.5 gallons.
DTE is estimate so if I were you , i will fill up 1/2-1/3 of tank.
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Re: 2007 Maxima Distance to Empty [cmyawn] by hercgretch
Jun 24, 2007 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: cmyawn (Apr 01, 2007 8:37 am)

I just bought a 2007 Maxima SE with 20,000 miles on it. It was a rental with 20K on it and sold for 21,900, a great price. But the first time the gas tank light was showing Empty and I filled it up, it only held 14 gallons. I'm scared. Did they stick a Sentra tank in by mistake? Is the gas tank guage so innacurate? I'm somewhat comforted to see that others like you have a similar problem. If you've found any tenable explanations, let me know.
 
Jeff McMahon
Torrance, CA
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Re: 2007 Maxima Distance to Empty [hercgretch] by alexstore
Jun 25, 2007 (3:41 am)
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Replying to: hercgretch (Jun 24, 2007 9:47 am)

When I go for fill up, depending on a gas station, I get different amount of gas. My assumption to be on safe side , Nissan decided to have low fuel indication on empty while you have 3 gallons in your tank. If I were you, I would never allow my car to be low on gas. The lowest, I try to avoid is being at 3/4. I Usually fill up 1/2 tank or more.
#37 of 59
How does the newer Altima ..... by debating
Jun 25, 2007 (4:58 am)
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....stack up against the Maxima? With the base engine or the 3.5? Reliability and satisfaction with the car?
 
Curious, we have a 2000 SE Maxima that still impresses. But quite frankly the Altima fits our needs better today, and I like the looks of the new Altima better.
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Re: 2007 Maxima Distance to Empty [alexstore] by hercgretch
Jun 25, 2007 (6:27 am)
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Replying to: alexstore (Jun 25, 2007 3:41 am)

Good advice. But I'm going to have the gas gauge checked since there should not be a six-gallon disparity. The car gets leather put in this week and they're going to check the gauge. I suspect it needs to be fixed.
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Re: How does the newer Altima ..... [debating] by hercgretch
Jun 25, 2007 (6:29 am)
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Replying to: debating (Jun 25, 2007 4:58 am)

I bought a 2007 Maxima 3 days ago but my intention was to buy a 2007 Altima. However, after driving them both, I realized the Altima felt cheap compared to the luxury of the Maxima. I bought my 2007 rental Maxima for 21,900, so I recommend getting an almost-new Maxima (you can get low mile ones for low 20s) over a new Altima.
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Re: How does the newer Altima ..... [hercgretch] by craig777
Jun 27, 2007 (12:24 am)
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Replying to: hercgretch (Jun 25, 2007 6:29 am)

Hello... My name is Craig.. I live in Santa Monica ..
 
I happened to read your posting...I have been wanting to have an extended test drive in the 2007 maximum ...
 
You mentioned that you had bought your maximum from a local car rental place ?
 
Could you please tell me the name and location of the car rental place so that I might rent a car for a day or two to really get a good feel for it..
 
Thanks for your assistance ...
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Re: How does the newer Altima ..... [craig777] by hercgretch
Jun 27, 2007 (6:33 am)
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Replying to: craig777 (Jun 27, 2007 12:24 am)

Craig, The Power Nissan Torrance dealership acquired the rental car. It was a 2007 with 20,000 miles. I don't think you will have to find a rental car to get a similar price. You should be able to find an 05 or 06 Maxima with low miles in the low 20K range. You will see several with these specs on Cars.com. I recommend leather as cloth seats retain odors and are hard to keep clean. The car rides like a Lexus GS for half the price. You do compromise on gas mileage however. You'll get high teens in town and mid twenties on the freeway.
 
Best luck,
 
Jeff

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