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jtragolia · 01-25-2010, 02:06 PM

Hey everyone, when I first got my camaro (automatic) back in July I was averaging around 12-13 mpg. I was hoping it would improve after the break in period but it still seems low to me. I now have around 3200 miles on the car, and installed a MRT version 2 exhaust and an Air Aid cold air intake. I mostly do city driving (about 90%) and usually don't drive it too aggressively. However, I'm only averaging 14-15 mpg. I'm getting my mpg numbers from the DIC, and double checking them by dividing the number of miles I drove on a tank of gas, by how many gallons I had to add to the tank. I just wanted to know of these mpg numbers seem normal to you, or if you think something needs to be checked out by the dealer? Thanks in advance for your insight.

n-shane@hotmail.com · 01-25-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jtragolia

Hey everyone, when I first got my camaro (automatic) back in July I was averaging around 12-13 mpg. I was hoping it would improve after the break in period but it still seems low to me. I now have around 3200 miles on the car, and installed a MRT version 2 exhaust and an Air Aid cold air intake. I mostly do city driving (about 90%) and usually don't drive it too aggressively. However, I'm only averaging 14-15 mpg. I'm getting my mpg numbers from the DIC, and double checking them by dividing the number of miles I drove on a tank of gas, by how many gallons I had to add to the tank. I just wanted to know of these mpg numbers seem normal to you, or if you think something needs to be checked out by the dealer? Thanks in advance for your insight.

im getting like about the same. i do all city driving and thats exactly why.. ive come to accept it due to owning the camaro haha.. i did hope for a bit more though when buying.

FISHTAIL · 01-25-2010, 03:42 PM

I sugest you reset your MPG average and drive on the HWY at around 60-65 MPH. At this speed you should be averaging around 27-29 MPG. Keep in mind that hills, tire preassure, agressive driving and stop & go traffic will greatly affect your MPG. I drove to the Florida Keys this weekend and I averaged a speed of 55 MPH and I got an average MPG of 31.3 for 70miles or so.

Angrybird 12 · 01-25-2010, 03:50 PM

Do a search, there is already a thread on this subjet with a bunch of information in it... Mostly it will depend on your driving style and Where you are driving... I am averaging about 18 all around and 26-27 on the highway, but that is here in the mountians of east tennessee. I am sure in a flatter area i could easily get over 30.
here is the thread I was talking about
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25620

kellyjrt · 01-25-2010, 03:50 PM

WE've average 20 mpg in our city driving over the last 8 fills. the highest was 22 the lowest was 18. depends on who's challenging us to race?

very satisfied with that considering the average was supposed to be 17 city. I also only burn 89 octane only. burn cleaner and hotter, better spark better mileage. just years of driving and checking all the grades.

camarowa · 01-25-2010, 04:02 PM

average over last 7000 miles 20.1 mpg per dic

rmpackers · 01-25-2010, 04:10 PM

19 mpg for several months now.

rickerda · 01-25-2010, 04:22 PM

Wow I don't feel so bad now, I get around 20. I'm a little disappointed with the Camaro, my 5.7 Hemi Charger gets in the 20s.

mydreamcar · 01-25-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jtragolia

Hey everyone, when I first got my camaro (automatic) back in July I was averaging around 12-13 mpg. I was hoping it would improve after the break in period but it still seems low to me. I now have around 3200 miles on the car, and installed a MRT version 2 exhaust and an Air Aid cold air intake. I mostly do city driving (about 90%) and usually don't drive it too aggressively. However, I'm only averaging 14-15 mpg. I'm getting my mpg numbers from the DIC, and double checking them by dividing the number of miles I drove on a tank of gas, by how many gallons I had to add to the tank. I just wanted to know of these mpg numbers seem normal to you, or if you think something needs to be checked out by the dealer? Thanks in advance for your insight.

yep thata bout right I avg between 17-18 in the city. Stop and go in our area is not kind on these cars no matter how much you baby the throttle. Maybe as an avg I am getting 22-24 on the highway and thats mainly becuase I always speed

ROD1 · 01-25-2010, 06:13 PM

Im averaging 16 now. Yee haw! Drive it like ya stole it!

faninc · 01-27-2010, 09:48 PM

27 mpg on highway at avg speed of 65-70mph

jtragolia · 01-27-2010, 11:11 PM

While driving on the highway I reset the dic and got around 29mpg. I guess my average mpg is so low because I mostly drive city. I just figured I'd double check, thanks everyone.

TJ91 · 01-28-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rickerda

Wow I don't feel so bad now, I get around 20. I'm a little disappointed with the Camaro, my 5.7 Hemi Charger gets in the 20s.

Challenger RT i test drove was getting the same MPG. I almost bought that car

JWood · 01-28-2010, 10:40 AM

On a road trip Tuesday: First 280 miles on freeway at 68.3 avg mph got 27.2 mpg got off on a state highway in Arkansas at 55 for a while end result 360 miles at 63.5 avg mph and 27.5 mpg. 2LT 1500 miles total 87 octane 10% ethanol.

01-25-2010, 02:06 PM	#1
jtragolia Drives: pontiac grand am Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lindenhurst, NY Posts: 42	V6 MPG? Hey everyone, when I first got my camaro (automatic) back in July I was averaging around 12-13 mpg. I was hoping it would improve after the break in period but it still seems low to me. I now have around 3200 miles on the car, and installed a MRT version 2 exhaust and an Air Aid cold air intake. I mostly do city driving (about 90%) and usually don't drive it too aggressively. However, I'm only averaging 14-15 mpg. I'm getting my mpg numbers from the DIC, and double checking them by dividing the number of miles I drove on a tank of gas, by how many gallons I had to add to the tank. I just wanted to know of these mpg numbers seem normal to you, or if you think something needs to be checked out by the dealer? Thanks in advance for your insight.

01-25-2010, 03:42 PM	#3
FISHTAIL Drives: Sedan & 2SS / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 377	I sugest you reset your MPG average and drive on the HWY at around 60-65 MPH. At this speed you should be averaging around 27-29 MPG. Keep in mind that hills, tire preassure, agressive driving and stop & go traffic will greatly affect your MPG. I drove to the Florida Keys this weekend and I averaged a speed of 55 MPH and I got an average MPG of 31.3 for 70miles or so. __________________ Drives: 2012 2SS/Black/RS/A6 Last edited by FISHTAIL; 01-25-2010 at 03:57 PM.

01-25-2010, 03:50 PM	#4
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Do a search, there is already a thread on this subjet with a bunch of information in it... Mostly it will depend on your driving style and Where you are driving... I am averaging about 18 all around and 26-27 on the highway, but that is here in the mountians of east tennessee. I am sure in a flatter area i could easily get over 30. here is the thread I was talking about http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25620 __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

01-25-2010, 03:50 PM	#5
kellyjrt Drives: 2010 CAMARO ABM 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: wylie texas Posts: 419	WE've average 20 mpg in our city driving over the last 8 fills. the highest was 22 the lowest was 18. depends on who's challenging us to race? very satisfied with that considering the average was supposed to be 17 city. I also only burn 89 octane only. burn cleaner and hotter, better spark better mileage. just years of driving and checking all the grades. __________________

01-25-2010, 04:02 PM	#6
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	average over last 7000 miles 20.1 mpg per dic __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

01-25-2010, 04:10 PM	#7
rmpackers Ride this Chevy Drives: 2010 RJT RS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,575	19 mpg for several months now. __________________ NFL OWNR I love the smell of new car in the morning!

01-25-2010, 04:22 PM	#8
rickerda Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 513 View My Garage	Wow I don't feel so bad now, I get around 20. I'm a little disappointed with the Camaro, my 5.7 Hemi Charger gets in the 20s.

01-25-2010, 06:13 PM	#10
ROD1 Retired Drives: 2010 Camaro RS V6 #1301 DOB 3/23/09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 2,563	Im averaging 16 now. Yee haw! Drive it like ya stole it!

01-27-2010, 09:48 PM	#11
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 563 View My Garage	27 mpg on highway at avg speed of 65-70mph

01-27-2010, 11:11 PM	#12
jtragolia Drives: pontiac grand am Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lindenhurst, NY Posts: 42	While driving on the highway I reset the dic and got around 29mpg. I guess my average mpg is so low because I mostly drive city. I just figured I'd double check, thanks everyone.

01-28-2010, 10:40 AM	#14
JWood RJT 2LT is a blast Drives: 2010 Camaro 2004 Tahoe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 74	On a road trip Tuesday: First 280 miles on freeway at 68.3 avg mph got 27.2 mpg got off on a state highway in Arkansas at 55 for a while end result 360 miles at 63.5 avg mph and 27.5 mpg. 2LT 1500 miles total 87 octane 10% ethanol.

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