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bboy_romeo
so i've noticed more and more lately that my v seems to eat up a lot of gas, and quickly. probably happened around the time i had some issues with my o2 sensor. but its causing me some concern now.

was wondering what i could do myself before having to take my v in for some diagnostics or even some routine maintenance

any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated :)

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I've also included a little picture of a v gas gauge and will explain an example of my concern. My gas runs low (bottom red line) and I fill up (to about the top red line) and drive for lets say around 100km (62miles) and my gas dips down to the half way mark which to me is pretty darn quick. Unless im looking at this wrong. If anyone can quell my concerns that would be great ;)
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robj80
2012 Versa said:
Bought my first Nissan on 11-11-11, a 2012 Versa with a promise of great gas mileage.
The problem is that brand new with just over 1,000 miles and will on get 33.3.
That's a long way from the 40 plus it was suppose to get.

What should I do?

Are other people having the same problem?

Should I take the matter to small claims court?

Thanks in advance for suggestions.

Tim
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No one claims 40mpg with any model versa so not sure what would justify your claim.
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bboy_romeo
2012 Versa said:
Bought my first Nissan on 11-11-11, a 2012 Versa with a promise of great gas mileage.
The problem is that brand new with just over 1,000 miles and will on get 33.3.
That's a long way from the 40 plus it was suppose to get.

What should I do?

Are other people having the same problem?

Should I take the matter to small claims court?

Thanks in advance for suggestions.

Tim
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i think thats a little much to take it to court, i highly doubt every vehicle on the market will get spot on MPG. Nothing in this world is ever advertised 100% so i'd be happy your getting 33.3MPG
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APLPIX
Id like to see that on Judge Judy!
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robj80
EPA has the 2012 hatch at 29mpg combined and the sedan at 33mpg combined. Who in the world told you that you get get 40? That's the person you should confront. I can get 40 from my 1.6 sedan but not without conscious driving.
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hemifan87
And besides it sez on the window sticker in the epa ratings actual mileage may very based on driving habits, so thats out in case the car doesn't get the best mpgs mine only gets like 25mpg city (09 sedan 1.8)
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B
If you are getting 33 at 1,000 miles, it probably get better. When I bought my '11, I was told that the car would 'loosen up' at 1500 miles, and mileage would improve. At 2000, the mpg got better.

I drive 75% hiway,25% city, coming up on 15,000 and get 34 or so. Summer w/ AC costs about 1 mpg, warming up in cold weather also 1 mpg. On longer hiway trips have cracked 36, not going slow. My Versa is a 6 spd HB.
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