2012 Murano fuel

[mag318]

I know that previous Muranos had to be fed Premium gasoline, my dealer imformed me that the 2012 Murano will now run on Regular. Is this true?

[ricebike]

I got a new '12 v6 just like you. I am putting in 87, the manual clearly says 87 right on the last page. Also the fuel tank door usually tells you to use premium when the car requires it. This one does not. Plus I have read online in many places that the '10+ v6 altimas now run on 87.

source: http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/2007-n ... -5-v6.html

[ricebike]

The Murano has been powered by the same V6/continuously variable transmission (CVT) setup since showing up in 2002 – a 3.5-liter version of the VQ engine. With all-aluminum construction, DOHC design and variable valve timing, it’s actually a retuned version of the same engine found in the 350Z, albeit here making 260 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. That’s a drop from 2010 of 10 hp and 8 lb-ft, but Nissan has dropped the octane requirements of the Murano for 2011 from premium-grade down to regular old 87.

Regardless, the Murano has no problem motivating. Its 3.5-liter V6 provides ample power both off the line and passing, with peak hp showing up at 6,000 rpm. The CVT provides near-seamless shifting with only a modicum of the rpm lag experienced with lesser systems. While fuel economy hasn’t changed this year – staying at 18/23 mpg - you’ll still pay less at the pump thanks to the change in required octane.

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/2011-Nissa ... iew-c22595

[Daboybk]

Very good to know this. Gas is killing me here in NY