Getting fed up with my fuel economy - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Camaro731 · 11-03-2011, 04:49 PM

Posted about this last week and got some helpful tips. Since I got my LFX last month my mpg has been around 14, that's it. I'm on my 5th or 6th tank of gas already. And I use 93 octane. The last two times I filled it up, or almost filled it I erase the mpg information. Did it again yesterday and it's around 14mpg again! The only thing I can think is I still haven't drove on highway for more than 10 minutes. I'm almost at 1000 miles, wanted to break it in for the first thousand miles. Bottom line is I'm sick of putting $60 in my car every few days. I don't have a v8 and I dont wanna pay like I have one. Help please.
Also haw many gallons does the camaro hold?

RetroXI · 11-03-2011, 04:52 PM

the tank holds 18 gallons if I'm correct, and i know how you feel, you need to hop on the highway more to get the results you want. I live in LA, so right now I'm averaging 17 since i always try and get on the freeway to get the most out of my tank as possible, once you cross 1500 miles, it should start to look slightly better, but remember, more freeway if possible

Comster · 11-03-2011, 04:52 PM

I have about 750 miles now and the DIC shows 17.4 mpg. My own calculation shows the last tank got 17.9.

Edit: Forgot to mention I am using 89

TheHorse13 · 11-03-2011, 04:58 PM

Your car is not getting any benefit from using 93 octane fuel. It's tuned to run on 87.

Why not try 87 octane. At worst, you'll save 20 bucks a week.

pyledrivr · 11-03-2011, 04:59 PM

I get on average 26 to 28 mpg, but I do a lot of highway driving. The stop and go of city driving will bring my average down very quickly.

The Stig · 11-03-2011, 05:00 PM

Tank holds 19 gallons just FYI. Well I'll be honest here. That 14 mpg is you're own fault. I do mostly city driving and I'm getting about 17 ish. Just no jack-rabbit starts, coast a bit more, and try not to accelerate too quickly (I know that it's hard with these cars). Also, can't you put 89 in the V6? I'm legit asking here because I don't know.

Camaro731 · 11-03-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHorse13

Your car is not getting any benefit from using 93 octane fuel. It's tuned to run on 87.

Why not try 87 octane. At worst, you'll save 20 bucks a week.

Well I didn't like the way the car sounded the first week, I didn't know if it was bc it was brand new or something else. I made a thread about it I think. It made a weird noise when driving under 2-2.5 rpms.. I haven't noticed it since I've been putting in 93 but that. Itht just be in my head. As long as putting 93 in isn't hurting it, I feel better knowing its getting the best. Also I get 10 and sometimes 29 cents off per gallon at shell so it evens out.

GMguy70 · 11-03-2011, 05:03 PM

I have been averaging around 22.5 mpg so far and I was hoping it would be better. I drive 20 miles highway and 20 miles back roads on my way to/from work. A car guy at work told me it should get better after break in. I'm at only about 800 miles now.

I'm running 87 because I'm cheap.

Harley1 · 11-03-2011, 05:08 PM

Highway im getting 26mpg..Street im at 19mpg...avg...22.5mpg

Camaro731 · 11-03-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

Tank holds 19 gallons just FYI. Well I'll be honest here. That 14 mpg is you're own fault. I do mostly city driving and I'm getting about 17 ish. Just no jack-rabbit starts, coast a bit more, and try not to accelerate too quickly (I know that it's hard with these cars). Also, can't you put 89 in the V6? I'm legit asking here because I don't know.

So I haven't been filling it up, only puttin in 16. Thanks.
I know you think the crappy mpg is my fault but it cant be!! If anything I don't gun it enough. I try to wait til engine is warm, don't punch peddle, don't stop short, def. don't burn out. I wanted to take it easy on this car for a while. I don't know anything I could be doing wrong other than maybe I need to actually give it more punch and coast instead of keep hitting gas and stay at low rpms..I have no idea I'm confusing myself with this. It just doesn't seem right.

The new shell next to me has 87,89&91. I just choose 91 over 89.

Camaro731 · 11-03-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley1

Highway im getting 26mpg..Street im at 19mpg...avg...22.5mpg

How do you know what your getting separately...?

SSOOCH · 11-03-2011, 05:13 PM

I got a solution...

Harley1 · 11-03-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro731

How do you know what your getting separately...?

When I drive street I check it and when I drive on the freeway I check it..

Camaro731 · 11-03-2011, 05:19 PM

Please no smart ass comments. ^
I have a 3.6 v6, not a 8 banger. I figure 17-18 would be fine since I'm not using highway right now, but 14 is just bad.

11-03-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
Camaro731 Drives: 2012 black 2Lt + bells & whistles Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NY Posts: 340	Getting fed up with my fuel economy Posted about this last week and got some helpful tips. Since I got my LFX last month my mpg has been around 14, that's it. I'm on my 5th or 6th tank of gas already. And I use 93 octane. The last two times I filled it up, or almost filled it I erase the mpg information. Did it again yesterday and it's around 14mpg again! The only thing I can think is I still haven't drove on highway for more than 10 minutes. I'm almost at 1000 miles, wanted to break it in for the first thousand miles. Bottom line is I'm sick of putting $60 in my car every few days. I don't have a v8 and I dont wanna pay like I have one. Help please. Also haw many gallons does the camaro hold? __________________ 08/18/2011 (1100)(1102)(2000) 09/12/2011 (3800)(4000) (4150)(4B00) 09/23/2011 - (5000)

11-03-2011, 04:52 PM	#3
Comster Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT Victory Red Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 6	My LFX is doing fine... I have about 750 miles now and the DIC shows 17.4 mpg. My own calculation shows the last tank got 17.9. Edit: Forgot to mention I am using 89

11-03-2011, 04:59 PM	#5
pyledrivr SW Drives: 2011 Camaro Summit White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 327 View My Garage	I get on average 26 to 28 mpg, but I do a lot of highway driving. The stop and go of city driving will bring my average down very quickly. __________________ 2011 Summit White LS pyledrivr@hotmail.com

11-03-2011, 05:00 PM	#6
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Tank holds 19 gallons just FYI. Well I'll be honest here. That 14 mpg is you're own fault. I do mostly city driving and I'm getting about 17 ish. Just no jack-rabbit starts, coast a bit more, and try not to accelerate too quickly (I know that it's hard with these cars). Also, can't you put 89 in the V6? I'm legit asking here because I don't know. __________________

11-03-2011, 05:03 PM	#8
GMguy70 Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 39	I have been averaging around 22.5 mpg so far and I was hoping it would be better. I drive 20 miles highway and 20 miles back roads on my way to/from work. A car guy at work told me it should get better after break in. I'm at only about 800 miles now. I'm running 87 because I'm cheap. __________________ - 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 -

11-03-2011, 04:58 PM	#4
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	Your car is not getting any benefit from using 93 octane fuel. It's tuned to run on 87. Why not try 87 octane. At worst, you'll save 20 bucks a week.

11-03-2011, 05:08 PM	#9
Harley1 Drives: Ahh....DCB F29 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal & LHC.... Posts: 519	Highway im getting 26mpg..Street im at 19mpg...avg...22.5mpg

11-03-2011, 05:13 PM	#12
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I got a solution... Attached Images __________________

11-03-2011, 05:19 PM	#14
Camaro731 Drives: 2012 black 2Lt + bells & whistles Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NY Posts: 340	Please no smart ass comments. ^ I have a 3.6 v6, not a 8 banger. I figure 17-18 would be fine since I'm not using highway right now, but 14 is just bad. __________________ 08/18/2011 (1100)(1102)(2000) 09/12/2011 (3800)(4000) (4150)(4B00) 09/23/2011 - (5000)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Nitrous info	CamaroSpike23	Forced Induction - V8	65	03-19-2020 08:22 AM
Modifying for " Dummies"	Dr Jkel	Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission	209	06-17-2012 11:24 PM
Late 3rd Gen Fuel Economy	VenomZ302	3rd Generation Camaros	10	10-21-2010 10:53 PM
Mustangs................	vontivonti	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	4052	12-21-2009 10:42 PM
Fuel Economy and Crash Safety Can Conflict	Scotsman	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	2	04-20-2008 08:23 PM