I have a 94 Nissan Altima GXE (with 101k) that is giving a fuel efficiency of 14 miles per gallon.. That may be partly because I drive most of time to my work that is 1 mile away with as many as 3 street lights... because on highways the fuel economy seems to be very good (28 - 30 miles per gallon)... Is there anything I can do because the gap seems between the two seems to be real big or is it natural? Any help or insight will be appreciated... Regards DJ
low fuel efficiency in Nissan Altima GXE 1994
Dec 20, 2004
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I can help you out on this greatly as I am probably an expert on this, but I am always learning so I 'm not goign to brag in anyway.
Lets start with this for starters: how long are you keeping the car on , after a cold start, before you drive off in the morning? I hope you are not 'warming it up'. It's designed, and is optimal for gas mileage, that you start car (cold start -- you know , like 6 hrs straight or more of just sitting there off) and then drive 10-30 seconds later. if its hot out, 5-10 seconds is fine. if its near o degrees or less, 30 seconds if the most . the car will warm up faster when driven.
what do you say to this ?
how long are you warming it up in morning?
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