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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
I just picked up my '05 XE KC and absolutely love it. It's at half a tank with 218 miles on it. I think when I fill up for my first time, :thumbup: , that I'm going to use 91 oct. fuel to get rid of that knock/pinging.
I was wondering if any of you guys are rolling around with a tonneau on your's and notice any MPG difference?
So this is where all the 4cyl guys are hanging out, Ive had mine for two weeks and it gets pretty good mileage Im at above half a tank with 178 miles on it, so Im guessing somewhere in the 400 per tank range, Im going to do some add-ons for gas mileage one by one to see what kind of gains I can get, I will be starting with a K&n Filter, or a full intake if they make it, and exhaust, and also if I can find one that will work an electric fan instead of the parasitic mechanical fan which robs power AND MPG. But we will see.
For my '05 Frontier 4x2 4 cylinder engine, is it the same exact engine as the 2.5L 4 banger found in the Sentra and/or Altima?? Went by PepBoys yesterday to get an air filter, didn't have one for a '05 Frontier 4 cylinder, but tech rep said I can use the same air filter for a 05 Sentra as they both share the same engine (claiming Nissan will put a good tested engine in a variety of its line-up to save costs). Can anyone verify this?
They are the same engine for the most part but they didnt just stuff the sentra motor into the 05 frontier.
The only sentra that has the 2.5 is the SER.
They use different cams and ecu tuning among other things depending on what the engine is installed in.
Take the vq35 nissan v6 for example, its used in the quest, maxima, altima, murano, 350z, and a few infiniti models but the horsepower ranges from 245 in the quest and up to 300 in the 350z.
The 2.5 in the frontier has less horsepower and torque than a 2.5 altima but it makes its peak torque at a lower rpm where its needed in a truck.
As far as the air filer is concerned the same one is used almost by the entire lineup of nissan vehicles but there are a few exceptions.
Hey SD....you do know that it hurts your performance and gas mileage when you use a higher/lower octane than your motor is designed for? Try using just 87 and you'll see a slight improvement. I had a friend try 110 octance gas in his SRT-4 and it ran like s***. Unless your engine is tuned for the higher octane all you're doing is wasting your money.
Hey SD....you do know that it hurts your performance and gas mileage when you use a higher/lower octane than your motor is designed for? Try using just 87 and you'll see a slight improvement. I had a friend try 110 octance gas in his SRT-4 and it ran like s***. Unless your engine is tuned for the higher octane all you're doing is wasting your money.
For those of us with the 2.5L 4 cylinder, just confirming that 87 Octane IS the recommended... the manual seems vague, saying it can take 87 Octane, but for BEST performance/results, use 91 Octane. Most manuals just tell you what Octane to use and that's it.. Is 87 the best for this engine (that's what I'm assuming)??
I just bought an 06 Frontier and the first tank through I only got 17.7 mpg. I drive like a mad man, so I am not sure if that had anything to do with it. I drive all highways to work about 25 miles and average about 75 mph. I went 320 miles and filled up 18 gallons. Whats wrong? It looks like everyone else is getting over 20mpg. Whats the deal?
Dude, it depends. Some people due to enviormental circumstances, whatever, just dont get the mileage. I, for example, only get 15MPG on my 4.0L fronty, while some people get over 20. It just depends on that big hill right when you get on the freeway, how much you use A/C, etc, and your foot.
Demob05-Not sure about that one. I'd say call Nissan for clarification. But unless it specifically says premium unleaded only i'm going 87 octane and saving my money because the potential gain you might see out of getting 91-93 octane isn't worth the cost.
Demob05-Not sure about that one. I'd say call Nissan for clarification. But unless it specifically says premium unleaded only i'm going 87 octane and saving my money because the potential gain you might see out of getting 91-93 octane isn't worth the cost.
Lemme clarify that higher octane fuel DOES NOT give you more horsepower if thats what you mean by performance. (whoever said that) Stick with what bob said and use teh 87, if shit starts pinging or it gets really hot then move it up to 89 and if it still does it hit up teh 91.
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