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#70 of 100 re:MPG [goroad1] by phil53 Aug 23, 2008 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: goroad1 (Aug 22, 2008 6:24 am) Thanks; that's good information. Around here (KC area), 65-70 isn't really seen as aggressive - unless you're in a 55 zone. 60 to 70 is the speed limit on most highways. Driving to work, I generally run 70 -75 on the highway portions of my commute. But 25 mpg isn't bad. That's about what I'm hearing about the Forester too. Replies to this message: captain2 (Aug 25, 2008 5:45 am) phil53 (Aug 25, 2008 4:50 pm) captain2 (Aug 26, 2008 9:17 am)
#71 of 100 re:MPG [phil53] by captain2 Aug 25, 2008 (5:45 am)
Replying to: phil53 (Aug 23, 2008 2:52 pm) I am also seeing 25+ mpg overall (SL AWD) - about 60% highway and also at higher (75+) highway speeds. The engine turns right at 2200-2300 rpm at 70. Have a friend with a 06 Forester and he averages about the same albeit with a higher percentage highway. Think that overall the Rogue does a bit better FE wise and is a bit quicker acceleration wise all probably because of the CVT. Replies to this message: phil53 (Aug 25, 2008 4:50 pm) captain2 (Aug 26, 2008 9:17 am)
#72 of 100 re:MPG by lindaw2 Aug 25, 2008 (8:45 am)
I've had my 2008 Rogue for about 2 weeks and do almost all city driving. I am getting 23MPG's. Maybe that is as good as it is going to get without the highway miles? Replies to this message: captain2 (Aug 25, 2008 12:31 pm)
#73 of 100 re:MPG [lindaw2] by captain2 Aug 25, 2008 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: lindaw2 (Aug 25, 2008 8:45 am) although your FE should improve very slightly as the engine 'loosens up' I would tell you that 23 mpg overall in the City is quite good.
#74 of 100 re:MPG [captain2] by phil53 Aug 25, 2008 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: captain2 (Aug 25, 2008 5:45 am) That is quite interesting. This is actually the first time I've seen any evidence that the Rogue gets better fuel mileage than the Forester. I agree that, with the CVT (vs. the 4AT), the Rogue should get better fuel mileage than the Forester. I can tell you that it does seem to accelerate better and shifts (with the paddles) very quickly and crisply. The transmission is probably the Forester's weak point. Thanks. Replies to this message: captain2 (Aug 26, 2008 9:17 am)
#75 of 100 re:MPG [phil53] by captain2 Aug 26, 2008 (9:17 am)
Replying to: phil53 (Aug 25, 2008 4:50 pm) an aside - it is that 'electronically controlled/ learning ' Forester tranny that he had to take back to the dealer to get reprogrammed - the car was developing a helluva hesitation problem. The TSB did work though, haven't heard any further complaints.
#77 of 100 2008 Nissan Rogue gas mileage problem by medcook Sep 01, 2008 (9:58 pm)
I bought a 2008 Rogue 3 days ago in Colorado and the first 400 miles I got 25-26 mpg. Then I filled up in KS and it plummeted to 13-15 mpg. At 700 miles I filled up again and it still only got 13-15 mpg for the next 80 miles driven. Everyone's reviews I read about says they get from 23-28 mpg. I drive 17,000 miles per year with 2/3 of those miles on the highway. I can't take a hit on my gas budget like this. Any ideas on what is wrong and what I need to do about it? Thanks. Replies to this message: phil53 (Sep 02, 2008 8:38 pm) medcook (Sep 03, 2008 8:28 pm) phil53 (Sep 07, 2008 2:02 pm) and 1 more...
#78 of 100 by nickmatine Sep 02, 2008 (7:13 pm)
I bought a 2008 Rogue SL AWD 5 days ago in Montreal and for the first 900 miles I got 25-26 mpg (US). Same hils, about 95% highway at 70 highway speeds A/C on cruise control used about 50% of the trip
#79 of 100 Re: 2008 Nissan Rogue gas mileage problem [medcook] by phil53 Sep 02, 2008 (8:38 pm)
Replying to: medcook (Sep 01, 2008 9:58 pm) That is perplexing. You don't have the OD turned off do you? Or does yours have that feature? Even that should not account for the drop you're seeing. Maybe the difference in fuel (are you running 10% ethanol?), but again, you should not see that big of a reduction. I'd suggest you check with your dealer, but previous posts have led me to believe that would be futile. Go back through the string and you'll see one or two posts similar to yours (although not so extreme). My personal conjecture is that there's a 'glitch' in the CVT and/or fuel management programming. But, since it's evidently not throwing a code or lighting a light on your dash, the dealers aren't doing anything about it. There is a sequence for resetting the computer, but I'm not sure what it is. It's something obtuse like, disconnect the battery and turn the key to the 'on' position 6 times. And I don't know what other effects that might have, so not sure I would recommend it without talking to someone more in-the-know than I am. Still, it won't hurt to register your complaint. If enough people do so, maybe Nissan will do something about it. Quite frankly, posts like these are one reason why I've chosen to focus on the Forester. While there is some disparity in mileage returns on that thread, no one has reported anything like this or the issues one or two other have seen. Everyone over there is getting 20 to low 30s, depending on driving style, speed, type of traffic, terrain and road conditions - which is within the realm of reason. Aggressive stop and go city traffic versus steady state highway cruising makes a big difference in these little 4 cylinders. The only decision for me now is whether to go with Forester or go with a mid-size sedan - the Malibu LTZ. The Bu does not offer the utility or AWD of the small SUV, but it does offer much better mpg (33 mpg highway with the 4 cyl, 6AT) and even better creature comforts than either the Rogue SL or Forester Limited. I even like it better than the Altima 2.5 SL and the Altima is a very nice car. So, I probably won't hang around this thread much longer. But I do appreciate all the good information I've gathered. Good luck to you. Replies to this message: medcook (Sep 03, 2008 8:28 pm) phil53 (Sep 07, 2008 2:02 pm) captain2 (Sep 22, 2008 8:18 am)

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