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BaylorCamaro · 02-04-2010, 07:59 PM

So I noticed my MPG is terrible right now, no idea why. I just installed the Airaid system Monday, after I got it installed I drove it like I stole it for a day so the computer would reprogram to "racier" driving style (not sure if it really does this but that's what I've heard

). Anyways I reset my MPG earlier today and it was calculating around 9-11 mpg.... I'll give it a little more time because all I did today was a bunch of stop and go city driving and going through a parkage garage (only about 5-10 miles total today). However this is pretty much the same driving I always do and I was averaging around 15/16 mpg (I have a lead foot I know). Anyways, does anyone have any ideas??

P.S. when I was installing the CAI, there was a VERY small amount of gas on the radiator hose, I couldn't find a leak anywhere so I have no idea what it's from. I noticed it after the intake was off of the engine.

bossbunny · 02-04-2010, 08:35 PM

All i can say is wow. Hopefully one of the guys has an answer for ya soon.

Miketebo22 · 02-04-2010, 09:12 PM

That happened to me after i installed the New Era OTR CAI also. im not sure if its the CAI so much as the driving style tho

FISHTAIL · 02-04-2010, 09:29 PM

I would reset the MPG computer and go for a 30 min drive on the expressway and see what readings you get. I've noticed what really kills the average in the city is when your stoped for 3-5 minutes in traffic, that average comes down like a ton of bricks.

FISHTAIL · 02-04-2010, 09:30 PM

I'll be installing my Airaid tomorrow morning and I'll se for myself and get back.

Tucker3000 · 02-04-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

So I noticed my MPG is terrible right now, no idea why. I just installed the Airaid system Monday, after I got it installed I drove it like I stole it for a day so the computer would reprogram to "racier" driving style (not sure if it really does this but that's what I've heard

). .

Dude you said it right there. Your drove it like you stole it....ease up its a filter not a magic pill. even if you drove the stock stock like you "stole" it would't the mileage not drop?

noisemker · 02-04-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tucker3000

Dude you said it right there. Your drove it like you stole it....ease up its a filter not a magic pill. even if you drove the stock stock like you "stole" it would't the mileage not drop?

im not 100% but i think he reset it after that

DevilKnightFalcon · 02-04-2010, 11:27 PM

I have the airraid CAI installed on my V6 and have not noticed any change in mileage. Some people say that intakes will give you a mpg boost but mine has not gone up or down. Definitely notice the increased power though.

Beauwulf · 02-05-2010, 04:57 AM

Mine has an average loss around 2 MPG in town since I installed it 2 months ago. More air + more fuel = more power = lower mileage.

az5thgen · 02-05-2010, 06:08 AM

I increased about 1 mpg overall since my install. Getting 20 mpg in HEAVY city traffic, got 26 mpg on 200 mile freeway trip last weekend.

Jamison711 · 02-05-2010, 08:26 AM

How do you reset the MPG thing??

deljaso · 02-05-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamison711

How do you reset the MPG thing??

Change your display to the Avg MPG screen, then hold in the end of the stalk (the "SET/CLR" button) for a few seconds. This will reset the MPG average.

Russell James · 02-05-2010, 09:03 AM

The check engine light will come on if something is wrong. Short of that happening, your mileage sucked because you travelled fewer miles per gallons burned. Sorry, feeling sarcastic today.

I doubt anything is wrong. Generally after any mod, the right foot gets heavier and the mpgs go down.

Airaid Filters · 02-05-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

So I noticed my MPG is terrible right now, no idea why. I just installed the Airaid system Monday, after I got it installed I drove it like I stole it for a day so the computer would reprogram to "racier" driving style (not sure if it really does this but that's what I've heard

).

Hello BaylorAirForce,

Gains or losses in MPG will always depend on driving styles and driving conditions.

A High flowing less restrictive air filter does not reduce mileage on its own, it usually has to do with having a heavy foot.

Any vehicle that you “Drive like you stole it” will get worse gas mileage, stock or modified.

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Originally Posted by az5thgen

I increased about 1 mpg overall since my install. Getting 20 mpg in HEAVY city traffic, got 26 mpg on 200 mile freeway trip last weekend.

02-04-2010, 07:59 PM	#1
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Terrible MPG after Airaid installation?? So I noticed my MPG is terrible right now, no idea why. I just installed the Airaid system Monday, after I got it installed I drove it like I stole it for a day so the computer would reprogram to "racier" driving style (not sure if it really does this but that's what I've heard ). Anyways I reset my MPG earlier today and it was calculating around 9-11 mpg.... I'll give it a little more time because all I did today was a bunch of stop and go city driving and going through a parkage garage (only about 5-10 miles total today). However this is pretty much the same driving I always do and I was averaging around 15/16 mpg (I have a lead foot I know). Anyways, does anyone have any ideas?? P.S. when I was installing the CAI, there was a VERY small amount of gas on the radiator hose, I couldn't find a leak anywhere so I have no idea what it's from. I noticed it after the intake was off of the engine. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

02-04-2010, 09:12 PM	#3
Miketebo22 Iceman Drives: SOLD #20,908 SS waiting for ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 557	That happened to me after i installed the New Era OTR CAI also. im not sure if its the CAI so much as the driving style tho __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9120908

02-04-2010, 09:29 PM	#4
FISHTAIL Drives: Sedan & 2SS / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 377	I would reset the MPG computer and go for a 30 min drive on the expressway and see what readings you get. I've noticed what really kills the average in the city is when your stoped for 3-5 minutes in traffic, that average comes down like a ton of bricks. __________________ Drives: 2012 2SS/Black/RS/A6

02-04-2010, 09:30 PM	#5
FISHTAIL Drives: Sedan & 2SS / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 377	I'll be installing my Airaid tomorrow morning and I'll se for myself and get back. __________________ Drives: 2012 2SS/Black/RS/A6

02-04-2010, 11:27 PM	#8
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	I have the airraid CAI installed on my V6 and have not noticed any change in mileage. Some people say that intakes will give you a mpg boost but mine has not gone up or down. Definitely notice the increased power though. __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune

02-04-2010, 08:35 PM	#2
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	All i can say is wow. Hopefully one of the guys has an answer for ya soon.

02-05-2010, 04:57 AM	#9
Beauwulf Drives: '10 LT RS A6 & '04 Acura RSX Type S Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,529	Mine has an average loss around 2 MPG in town since I installed it 2 months ago. More air + more fuel = more power = lower mileage. __________________

02-05-2010, 06:08 AM	#10
az5thgen Drives: 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 334 View My Garage	I increased about 1 mpg overall since my install. Getting 20 mpg in HEAVY city traffic, got 26 mpg on 200 mile freeway trip last weekend. __________________ Arizona All Gens Camaro Club www.arizonaallgens.com www.facebook.com/arizonaallgens www.twitter.com/arizonaallgens

02-05-2010, 08:26 AM	#11
Jamison711 Jamison711 Drives: 2LT RS BLACK Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Martinsville, IN Posts: 87	How do you reset the MPG thing?? __________________ Loving the Blacked Out 2010

02-05-2010, 09:03 AM	#13
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	The check engine light will come on if something is wrong. Short of that happening, your mileage sucked because you travelled fewer miles per gallons burned. Sorry, feeling sarcastic today. I doubt anything is wrong. Generally after any mod, the right foot gets heavier and the mpgs go down.

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