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Old 06-10-2008, 11:18 PM
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Is it just me or does this truck suck horribly on gas? I have the Sport Limited edition with the 3.5L engine but i get about 12-14 mpg city and about 18-19 mpg highway.
 
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Old 06-10-2008, 11:47 PM
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Check engine light?

Ever had an o2 sensor changed?
 
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Old 06-13-2008, 02:01 PM
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that's about what mine gets - '99 Limited, 3.5L 4x4 on 31's. I've never seen 19 though, it's 17-18 hwy.
 
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Old 06-17-2008, 12:31 AM
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I have a few bad sensor, the o2 sensor, i replaced one now the other one is being replaced, the 4wd sensor, the 4wd light always flashes and now the Anti Lock light somes on too. What a really dont get is why this truck was made with only a 4-speed automatic trans with no over-drive. The RPM's are at about 3000 when doing 70 on the highway, and other vehicles are usually about 2000 or less at that speed. I dont think gas would be that much of a problem with this truck if there was a atleast a 4-speed auto trans with over-drive or even a 5-speed auto trans. But becides that main problem, this truck is great!
 
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Old 06-17-2008, 12:55 AM
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Thats because of gear ratio dude, nothing you can do about that.
 
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Old 06-18-2008, 07:14 PM
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Yea, but oh well, by this time next year it will be a trail truck. Gas prices are out of control so i need something alot better on gas.
 
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Old 06-18-2008, 07:23 PM
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Outlander
 
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Old 06-18-2008, 08:34 PM
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I was actually going to go with a 2007 Altima 3.5 SE 6-speed, are the outlanders good on gas?
 
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Old 06-18-2008, 08:37 PM
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The Altima has a 3.5L V6, your insane if you think you are going to get good gas mileage out of it.

Yes the Outlander is better
 
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Old 06-21-2008, 04:19 PM
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Are you serious? The altima gets 19 city and 27 highway!
 
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