fla trip

lachap55 · 01-18-2013, 06:23 PM

norfolk va to orlanda fla
miles 1700
top speed 65-70 mph(no sprited runs, no tickets either)
oil temp 180-245
outside temp 45(va)80(fl)
oil consumed 1/2 qt replaced when i got to orlanda, none when i returned to norfolk(looked a little brown and thicker then when i started out with a new oil change
350z spotted 5+
370z spotted 1
outside air circulation does not work well or am i doing something wrong?(i just want fresh outside air not a/c and fresh air)
I heard that during break in peroid one should not baby your z so that the car's engine can seal better.
the point to this....there is none

ssmoked · 01-18-2013, 06:38 PM

No spirited runs and still burnt 1/2 quart? Wow!

Oops didn't finish reading about breaking in

JungleZ · 01-18-2013, 06:40 PM

Mpg average?

RonRizz · 01-18-2013, 07:23 PM

I did this in March, from Harrisburg, pa to daytona beach for Spring Break Nationals, 1900 miles. 75-80 mph
car had 7000 miles or so on it. MPG was staying at around 19 prior. after trip, average was 21. Not much of an improvement

mayday813 · 01-18-2013, 10:58 PM

Trip from Des Moines to Savannah in September 2012, 2954 miles averaged 27.2 mpg. No oil used, the car had about 17K miles on it at the time. Never has used any oil. I've noticed that after the engine was broken in that the oil temps have come down significantly even during hot weather.

lachap55 · 01-19-2013, 06:13 AM

mpg
18-city
24.5-26.5 hwy

otacon88 · 01-19-2013, 11:19 AM

I drove from Kansas to FL with the Z, avg around 70-80 mph, got close to around 30 mpg.

Mt Tam I am · 01-19-2013, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lachap55

norfolk va to orlanda fla
miles 1700
top speed 65-70 mph(no sprited runs, no tickets either)
oil temp 180-245
outside temp 45(va)80(fl)
oil consumed 1/2 qt replaced when i got to orlanda, none when i returned to norfolk(looked a little brown and thicker then when i started out with a new oil change
350z spotted 5+
370z spotted 1
outside air circulation does not work well or am i doing something wrong?(i just want fresh outside air not a/c and fresh air)
I heard that during break in peroid one should not baby your z so that the car's engine can seal better.
the point to this....there is none

You do not have an oil consumption problem with 1700 miles and 1/2 quart, that is the good news.

How you fellows get such high mileage is impressive, or sad depending how you look at it.

eastwest2300 · 01-19-2013, 09:44 PM

Altitude maybe?

cossie1600 · 01-19-2013, 11:05 PM

You can clear 25+mpg easily if you just put the cruise on at 75mph

01-18-2013, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
lachap55 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: va Posts: 55 Drives: 2010 plt spt roadstr Rep Power: 15	fla trip norfolk va to orlanda fla miles 1700 top speed 65-70 mph(no sprited runs, no tickets either) oil temp 180-245 outside temp 45(va)80(fl) oil consumed 1/2 qt replaced when i got to orlanda, none when i returned to norfolk(looked a little brown and thicker then when i started out with a new oil change 350z spotted 5+ 370z spotted 1 outside air circulation does not work well or am i doing something wrong?(i just want fresh outside air not a/c and fresh air) I heard that during break in peroid one should not baby your z so that the car's engine can seal better. the point to this....there is none

01-18-2013, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	I did this in March, from Harrisburg, pa to daytona beach for Spring Break Nationals, 1900 miles. 75-80 mph car had 7000 miles or so on it. MPG was staying at around 19 prior. after trip, average was 21. Not much of an improvement __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-19-2013, 11:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
otacon88 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 155 Drives: Red 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	I drove from Kansas to FL with the Z, avg around 70-80 mph, got close to around 30 mpg. __________________ Performance: FI CBE 18inch resonators and CF mufflers \| Pending - CAI Show: CF License Plate Frame, Amuse Rear Bumper and side skirts, Seibon SR Front lip, Aerojacket Vented Fenders\| Pending - SSR Type F, Springs, Tint, Sport Rear spoiler

01-19-2013, 09:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,818 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	Altitude maybe? __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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01-18-2013, 06:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
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01-19-2013, 11:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	You can clear 25+mpg easily if you just put the cruise on at 75mph