I'm looking to replace my 97 Hardbody XE X-Cab 2wd (4 cyl, automatic) with a 2005 Frontier (4 cyl, automatic), so I'm looking for real-world gas mileage numbers for the 2005 Frontier 2wd (Auto or 6 speed). Thanks!
If you're looking for the 4 cyl Frontier, it's only available in the XE trim, which also limits you to KC, 4X2, and the choice of an automatic or 5 speed transmission. The 6 speed is only available with the V6. From hearing the posts of others with the V6 4X2 and 6 speed, the mileage has been in the 20's, so I would think a 4 Cyl with the 5 speed would be in the high 20's or better, real-world.
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If you're looking for the 4 cyl Frontier, it's only available in the XE trim, which also limits you to KC, 4X2, and the choice of an automatic or 5 speed transmission. The 6 speed is only available with the V6. From hearing the posts of others with the V6 4X2 and 6 speed, the mileage has been in the 20's, so I would think a 4 Cyl with the 5 speed would be in the high 20's or better, real-world.
I just bought the 2005 with the 2.5. I only have 1300 miles but so far I have not been under 25mpg. I plan a long highway trip this weekend and will see how it does there. I do get pinging from the engine. The dealer says it is a known problem and Nissan is working on a fix.
I just bought the 2005 with the 2.5. I only have 1300 miles but so far I have not been under 25mpg. I plan a long highway trip this weekend and will see how it does there. I do get pinging from the engine. The dealer says it is a known problem and Nissan is working on a fix.
I also get pinging when running 87 Octane - disappears with 91, but its $3.01 a gallon..
I've been using 89 now, and I just downshift more - the engine likes to be revved - the entire powerband is from 4,000 to 5,000 RPM!!!!
As its breaking in its getting a lot more powerfull, and now I'm getting 25MPG no matter how I drive it... However I always run the AC on Max...
I think it needs an intake and exhaust to run right...
i just bought mine and i've been getting about 24 or so with a 5 speed 2.5. Mine will just bog if i don't shift high enough. Filling that big tank is expensive though. But it does last for a while at 24 mpg.
My 2000 fronty,2wd, 4 banger, 5 sp has never gotten about 22 mpg and never below 20 mpg...I don;t drive it hard...seldom go above 3500 rpm...
So I am a little dissapointed at my mileage...I was expecting mid-20's when I got it...
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2000 Frontier King Cab
2WD, 5 spd, 4 banger
Alpine CDA 9833
Boston Acoustic RC620
Boston Acoustic NX97
Sony 2100GTX
RE8 Subwoofers in custom box to fit inside jump seat openings
I've had my '05 XE, 4x2 4 cylinder with the Auto. Trans. since April, and been averaging about 21-22 mpg all around since. Don't know if I'm calculating the mileage correctly, as I'm always going by distance traveled and how much I fill up each time. On average, on a full tank, I get between 368 to 380 miles when I reach just under a 1/4 tank left. Is this similar to everyone else's??
Yep - about 400 miles a tank and it usually takes 18 to fill it up - I guess that means there is still 3.5 gallons left after the light comes on..
Most I ever drove on a tank was 420 miles - 21.5 gallon tank. That was enough for me, but suprisingly it only took 19 gallons of gas... That means theoretically, you could go about 450 miles on a tank or more until it runs dry!
I might just try it - I'll carry a gas jug and see when it actually runs out!
I think I'm getting around 23 mpg average - not bad, but I could drive easier I guess - I do drive it too hard, but its soo fun to hear that I-4 rev up to about 5500 RPM in 4th.
Gets you moving pretty quick once you hit about 4,000 RPM, but keeps pulling righ up to the redline. Good engine..
I ride motorcycles, so an I-4 at higher rpms is one of the coolest sounds in the world.. 4 stroke - 4 cyllinders - very efficient HP. 2500cc
I can't wait to open up the exhaust and intake.
Also can't wait for a programmer to squeeze some free HP out of it.
Just add money I guess
Last edited by SDBryan : Sep 4th, 2005 at 07:42 PM.
Well I did a 700 mile trip this last weekend and I got 27.7 mpg. So my low has been 25 and high 27.7. I do drive 55 miles to work on all country roads with few stops. I am happy with the mileage.
That means theoretically, you could go about 450 miles on a tank or more until it runs dry!
I might just try it - I'll carry a gas jug and see when it actually runs out!
You may not want to run a fuel injected system dry. Some systems don't do too well if they are run dry and they need to be primed to get going again.
FWIW, with 80% highway and 20% city, I average around 25-26MPG with my '04. I recorded 29.5MPG once on a trip. If I ever duplicate that mileage, maybe I'll believe it, but I think I must have filled it inconsistently or something 'cause that's just too good to be true.
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2004 Frontier, King Cab, XE, 4x1, 4-cyl, 5-spd My Frontier Page
Are these normal tune engines???...have you done anything to them to try to get a little more mileage...
It seems I get 20-22 no matter how hard or easy I drive...
My tires are a little oversize, Michlen 235 R78X15...and they rub just a little on tight turns with the wheels turned all the way either way...might this be an issue for me???
4 banger, 5 sp, 2wd...I did replace the stock air filter with a KR...but that's all I've done...
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2000 Frontier King Cab
2WD, 5 spd, 4 banger
Alpine CDA 9833
Boston Acoustic RC620
Boston Acoustic NX97
Sony 2100GTX
RE8 Subwoofers in custom box to fit inside jump seat openings
Oversize tires will increase your rolling resistance, I tried some narrower tires Cooper Super Road Service 30x7.00-15LT. They look like UPS truck tires but they are a 6 ply instead of 4 ply. Now it rides stiffer but I can't tell when I'm low on air. I gained about 2 miles per gallon over the stock BFG's.
Are these normal tune engines???...have you done anything to them to try to get a little more mileage...
It seems I get 20-22 no matter how hard or easy I drive...
My tires are a little oversize, Michlen 235 R78X15...and they rub just a little on tight turns with the wheels turned all the way either way...might this be an issue for me???
4 banger, 5 sp, 2wd...I did replace the stock air filter with a KR...but that's all I've done...
Your speedometer and odometer are probably off with the larger diameter tires. Have you adjusted your mileage for your MPG calculation?
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2004 Frontier, King Cab, XE, 4x1, 4-cyl, 5-spd My Frontier Page
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