Which gas do you use? - Page 2 - Nissan Murano

midnitexpress · 02-05-2006, 02:57 PM

When are you guys going to do lunch?

mgthe3 · 02-27-2006, 08:00 PM

good question.

dborla01 · 02-28-2006, 08:26 PM

In So. Oregon, I use Arco mid-range or Premium, or Chevron premium or mid-range. Mid-range gives 22mpg at 70mph and premium gives almost 24mpg.
Around town, doesn't seem to matter what grade I use. Darrell.

Coness · 03-14-2006, 07:25 AM

I never go below 92.

hfelknor · 03-14-2006, 11:41 AM

I use premium as a matter of course.
Down here, that's 93 octane.
Runs good, gives best mileage.

of course every now and then we have a hurricane.
When we do, it is not uncommon for stations to only have regular for a couple of weeks.
A man's gotta do what he's gotta do, so I have run Regular in the heat of the summer following a hurricane.
That's 87 octane.
Well, the power and "crispness" falls off.
The mileage is down slightly. Maybe 2 MPG on the highway at max.
But the car runs well with no pinging or knocking.
IMO, if your car is in good shape, 87 octane will not hurt it.
I just prefer the performance of Premium.

Homer

powerglide · 11-10-2006, 11:20 AM

Thread ressurection!

I switched to Premium because regular made the engine clatter.
Sounded like valvetrain slapping....effect of low octane gas....went away with premium....sigh I wish I could use cheaper gas since I am only gettin 13-15 MPG.

**Gonzo** · 11-10-2006, 11:53 AM

powerglide, are you light on the gas? You MPG might improve if you can keep the RPMs below 2K. I know you have short commute. Thats gonna hurt. Be sure to do frequent oil changes.

powerglide · 11-10-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally posted by Gonzo
powerglide, are you light on the gas? You MPG might improve if you can keep the RPMs below 2K. I know you have short commute. Thats gonna hurt. Be sure to do frequent oil changes.

I try to be light on the gas and I see improvements if I am SUPER slow and careful....but it only improves to 14.8-15.5 so I just drive normally and stomach the 13-14 mpg....really crappy but I tell myself imagine if I had gotten a Chevy Tahoe or something...
My car just passed 6 months since new and my oil change meter has still more than half left....

mgthe3 · 11-10-2006, 02:49 PM

Change it.

If you are doing that short of a commute, there is no way the oil in your crankcase can get hot enough, for long enough, to outgas fuels and moisture. That short of a commute can be deadly to a lot of things like the exhaust system and battery.

I get an overall mileage of 21-22 consistently and I drive the hell out of her. 80 on the freeway when I can and a lot of spirited leaves at lights. Anyone who experiances my Mo in traffic has a good respect for her power and handling.

Pull the dip stick and smell it. If it has any hint of gasoline, change it.

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02-05-2006, 02:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
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02-27-2006, 08:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
mgthe3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,065	good question. __________________ 2010 Titan Crewcab XE had an 07 S Brilliant Silver had an 04 SL Sheer Silver

02-28-2006, 08:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
dborla01 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 139	gas type and mpg In So. Oregon, I use Arco mid-range or Premium, or Chevron premium or mid-range. Mid-range gives 22mpg at 70mph and premium gives almost 24mpg. Around town, doesn't seem to matter what grade I use. Darrell.

03-14-2006, 07:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
Coness Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 363	I never go below 92. __________________ 2005 S AWD (Black on Black) TomTom Go 730 HTC Titan 6800 Running Ostia 7.8 and TomTom 7.0

03-14-2006, 11:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	I use premium as a matter of course. Down here, that's 93 octane. Runs good, gives best mileage. of course every now and then we have a hurricane. When we do, it is not uncommon for stations to only have regular for a couple of weeks. A man's gotta do what he's gotta do, so I have run Regular in the heat of the summer following a hurricane. That's 87 octane. Well, the power and "crispness" falls off. The mileage is down slightly. Maybe 2 MPG on the highway at max. But the car runs well with no pinging or knocking. IMO, if your car is in good shape, 87 octane will not hurt it. I just prefer the performance of Premium. Homer __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

11-10-2006, 11:20 AM	#21 (permalink)
powerglide Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manhattan Beach, California Posts: 90	Thread ressurection! I switched to Premium because regular made the engine clatter. Sounded like valvetrain slapping....effect of low octane gas....went away with premium....sigh I wish I could use cheaper gas since I am only gettin 13-15 MPG.

11-10-2006, 11:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
Gonzo Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 4,092	powerglide, are you light on the gas? You MPG might improve if you can keep the RPMs below 2K. I know you have short commute. Thats gonna hurt. Be sure to do frequent oil changes. __________________ 2003 SL AWD Black

11-10-2006, 02:49 PM	#24 (permalink)
mgthe3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,065	Change it. If you are doing that short of a commute, there is no way the oil in your crankcase can get hot enough, for long enough, to outgas fuels and moisture. That short of a commute can be deadly to a lot of things like the exhaust system and battery. I get an overall mileage of 21-22 consistently and I drive the hell out of her. 80 on the freeway when I can and a lot of spirited leaves at lights. Anyone who experiances my Mo in traffic has a good respect for her power and handling. Pull the dip stick and smell it. If it has any hint of gasoline, change it. __________________ 2010 Titan Crewcab XE had an 07 S Brilliant Silver had an 04 SL Sheer Silver

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