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ghengis86 · 11-10-2014, 02:36 PM

Hello All,

Before you bust a gut laughing or letting me know how inefficient this beast is...I know already! Been a longtime lurker, reader and enjoyer of this site.

However, I noticed a deficit in truck threads, so I started this one and will update from time to time so that any poor soul who actually buys this truck will know what you're actually getting into.

First, this is a work truck and I didn't purchase it nor pay for the gas. I would have gotten that new Ram with the little turbo diesel if I had to buy a truck on my own.

Second, I drive city/rural/expressways in the midwest and will occasionally make the 1000+ mile trip for work.

Third, here's what Big Brother says the truck gets:
http://fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2...an_Titan.shtml

Gas Mileage of 2014 Nissan Titan

I've got the crew cab, 4x4, so I should expect 12city/17hwy/14comb. Completely stock vehicle, no modifications right now.

I have to record my mileage and fuel anyhow, so I figured I could at least post some relevant info.

"Normal" driving habits, 50/50 city/highway, I'm averaging ~15.36 mpg. This is not paying particular attention to street light timing, coasting as much as possible, etc. Not drag racing from a light either, but not too conservative in my book.

"pseudo-hypermiler" driving habits, 50/50 city/highway ~16.79. This is over a couple tanks, over the same routes this fall. I call it 'pseudo' because I could still do better on my driving techniques, but overall this is accelerating more smoothly, paying attention to lights/stale greens, coasting to intersections, reduced overall max speed, etc. I was pretty happy to get a 9.3% increase in mpg and ~33 more miles per tank with some pretty basic driving technique modification.

200+ mile highway trip averaging ~80-85mph I was ~12.8 mpg. I was running late to an event and had to lay the hammer down. I think I could actually see the gas needle moving down...not recommended!

200+ mile highway trip averaging ~70-75mph ~16.30

I'll be making another 200+mile trip and will try to keep it between 60-65mph. This is probably the sweet spot for making decent time on a long trip and getting the best mpg while not getting run over by the semi-trucks. I'll let you know what happens.

As the thread progresses, I'll try to update with more and more info on engine RPM, gears/gearing, tire pressure, ABAB mileage calculating runs, etc. Everything above is semi-scientific, so it's a pretty good place to start for general info. I hope to help others by detailing my experiences, much as I have been assisted from reading the forum in the past!

Cheers!

11-10-2014, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
ghengis86 EcoModding Super Lurker Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: chicago, IL Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	2014 Nissan Titan Mileage, 5.6L V8 (don't laugh too hard!) Hello All, Before you bust a gut laughing or letting me know how inefficient this beast is...I know already! Been a longtime lurker, reader and enjoyer of this site. However, I noticed a deficit in truck threads, so I started this one and will update from time to time so that any poor soul who actually buys this truck will know what you're actually getting into. First, this is a work truck and I didn't purchase it nor pay for the gas. I would have gotten that new Ram with the little turbo diesel if I had to buy a truck on my own. Second, I drive city/rural/expressways in the midwest and will occasionally make the 1000+ mile trip for work. Third, here's what Big Brother says the truck gets: http://fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2...an_Titan.shtml Gas Mileage of 2014 Nissan Titan I've got the crew cab, 4x4, so I should expect 12city/17hwy/14comb. Completely stock vehicle, no modifications right now. I have to record my mileage and fuel anyhow, so I figured I could at least post some relevant info. "Normal" driving habits, 50/50 city/highway, I'm averaging ~15.36 mpg. This is not paying particular attention to street light timing, coasting as much as possible, etc. Not drag racing from a light either, but not too conservative in my book. "pseudo-hypermiler" driving habits, 50/50 city/highway ~16.79. This is over a couple tanks, over the same routes this fall. I call it 'pseudo' because I could still do better on my driving techniques, but overall this is accelerating more smoothly, paying attention to lights/stale greens, coasting to intersections, reduced overall max speed, etc. I was pretty happy to get a 9.3% increase in mpg and ~33 more miles per tank with some pretty basic driving technique modification. 200+ mile highway trip averaging ~80-85mph I was ~12.8 mpg. I was running late to an event and had to lay the hammer down. I think I could actually see the gas needle moving down...not recommended! 200+ mile highway trip averaging ~70-75mph ~16.30 I'll be making another 200+mile trip and will try to keep it between 60-65mph. This is probably the sweet spot for making decent time on a long trip and getting the best mpg while not getting run over by the semi-trucks. I'll let you know what happens. As the thread progresses, I'll try to update with more and more info on engine RPM, gears/gearing, tire pressure, ABAB mileage calculating runs, etc. Everything above is semi-scientific, so it's a pretty good place to start for general info. I hope to help others by detailing my experiences, much as I have been assisted from reading the forum in the past! Cheers!