My name is Bill and I traded my 07 toyota prius for a 04 Dodge Ram 1500 HEMI 5.7 v8...I decided to sell it to a relative due to gas guzzling conditions!
I have been shopping for a Japanese truck thinking it can save me some gas compared to the Ram. So I'm really digging the Frontier (btw, i used to own a 2001 sentra se 2.0L, LOVED IT) ...I have been looking at the 3.3L v6 to the 4.0L v6 manny or auto doesn't matter.
So anyway I really signed on here to get more information on Nissan pick up trucks and thought that I'd ask some stuff...I know, I promise I will search before after my intro questions for you guys...
What do you guys do to improve gas mileage on your Frontys? I keep hearing changing exhaust...having it tuned...getting a chip??
If I do find a 3.3L instead of a 4.0 will I see much of a difference in drop for MPG? (of course in normal driving conditions)
Would you suggest for me to stay away from the 2001 Supercharged ones? Am I better off buying a 4.0L? I'm really trying not to have another truck that guzzles gas. My Ram is at 13city and 16hwy.
Welcome. Here is the insight/experience I have....stay the hell away from the 3.3L if you are looking for good MPGs. I have an 02 Supercharged SE 3.3L Xterra and a 05 4.0L Frontier. My fronty has a 5" lift on 33" tires and I still get much better mileage than my STOCK Xterra. No BS, my 3.3L gets 13 MPGs city and 15 MPGs HWY. This wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't a 6 CYL, and be supercharged and still have 55 HP less than the 4.0L stock. If at all possible, find a 4.0L. I will not complain about bad mileage because I knew what I was getting into, but 13 MPGs city, on a 6 banger....really? Atleast with the Dodge you had previously, you got a f-ton of power. The 4.0L is night and day when it comes to power and mileage.
I drive the Frontier like a jack-a$$ and my wife drives the X like a saint, and I still get better mileage than her. Again man, no complaints from either vehicle, but if you are concerned with MPGs, the 3.3L is NOT the way to go. Hope this helps in your decision.
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I personally went with the 2.5L. It's great on gas and I'm only hauling mountain bikes and dive gear so I dont need all the power of a 4.0.
Good point Eliminator, I am going to be probably hauling 1 ton of stuff on the bed...can I put a HITCH on a 2.5L? And also what are you getting on MPG?
Is a 2.5L available in a 4x4 or just a 2wd? If so for a 2wd, is it a pain in the you know what when it comes to snow??
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