'03 Maxima excessive fuel consumption
11-08-2014, 05:11 PM
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'03 Maxima excessive fuel consumption
Not sure where the temperature gauge position should be for normal operating temp. but it's a notch and a half below half way so it seams like the car is running cold, this could contribute to the excessive fuel consumption.
I am therefore looking to replace the thermostat, but it comes with a aluminum housing, is that necessary?
I am therefore looking to replace the thermostat, but it comes with a aluminum housing, is that necessary?
11-08-2014, 06:02 PM
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fuel and oil consumption are 2 different things, youre clogging these threads up boy Not sure where the temperature gauge position should be for normal operating temp. but it's a notch and a half below half way so it seams like the car is running cold, this could contribute to the excessive fuel consumption.
I am therefore looking to replace the thermostat, but it comes with a aluminum housing, is that necessary?
I am therefore looking to replace the thermostat, but it comes with a aluminum housing, is that necessary?
11-10-2014, 12:35 PM
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MAF and O2 sensors should throw a code
why is the thermostat replaced with the housing?
why is the thermostat replaced with the housing?
11-10-2014, 04:47 PM
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11-11-2014, 05:31 PM
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OP I have an 03 and my temp gauge reads the same as yours so unless your throwing a P0128 code I would think your high fuel consumption is do to faultering O2 sensor, (although lead foot would do it) jack rabbit launches from traffic lights or generally poor driving habits. Improper tire inflation will also increase your fuel usage ... just a few thoughts.
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