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by conquerorhowie
Tue Sep 27, 2011 4:18 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Gas Mileage went from 17's to 15's after Oil change
Replies: 13
Views: 8703

Seems like I found my answer.... BAD GAS!!!

:idea: What oil / filter were you using before this change? Proline

So before I replaced any parts I decided to switch Gas Stations. For the previous month before my oil change, (in an attempt find the lowest price) I started buying fuel from a Gas Station called "Victory". So after about 1 full ...
by conquerorhowie
Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:12 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Gas Mileage went from 17's to 15's after Oil change
Replies: 13
Views: 8703

I think you should feel good...its better than my 14 MPG and I'm running 0w-30 gas saver.
res0ippr - I don't feel good, because with the price of gas, I think these low MPG's are unacceptable.

Do you do mostly highway? I think you should reset it and see what happens.
It's abot 50/50. At the ...
by conquerorhowie
Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Gas Mileage went from 17's to 15's after Oil change
Replies: 13
Views: 8703

oh come on, be serious here.
by conquerorhowie
Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Gas Mileage went from 17's to 15's after Oil change
Replies: 13
Views: 8703

Gas Mileage went from 17's to 15's after Oil change

I know it sounds crazy, but it's the truth. Right after changing my oil with Castrol GTX 5w30 and installing a Fram Tough Guard oil filter my gas mileage took a dip! My driving habits have not changed one bit! Has anyone ever experienced anything like this before?


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by conquerorhowie
Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:13 pm
Forum: New Members, Sound Off!
Topic: The Newest Newbie :-)
Replies: 2
Views: 2275

The Newest Newbie :-)

Hello all, well I've had the Nissan blood running through my veins for awhile and decided, why stop now? It all started with my first Nissan, a 4th gen '99 Maxima SE. I kept her for a few years then moved up to a 5th gen GLE. As time went on I constantly found myself in a spot whenever I had to haul ...

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