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richard200593 · 08-22-2014, 07:58 PM

I do allot of highway driving and I've always averaged 20-22 mpg In my v6. I've always felt it was a bit low but I do have exhaust and intake so I blame it on liking the sound at wot.

benjamin.i.campbell · 08-22-2014, 08:14 PM

Ive noticed a smoother ride with 40 psi than 36. Maybe its all in my head. And I set it last night and got about 25 interstate doin 70. At 55 mph I got 27. So it seems I needed my tires balanced and seafoam put through.

TommyTheCat · 08-24-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddiefuzz

I've set my tires at 40 PSI since I've owned it,four years now. I got 44,000 out of the original set of Pirellis. 40 PSI doesn't hurt anything, I'd rather be a little high than a little low.

Isn't the max rating on these at 40 psi? Meaning with temperature changes it may rise and blow your tires. Definitely keep it lower than that... 32-35 would be fine

sspolo · 08-24-2014, 12:13 PM

Same is happening to me. I went on a round trip averaging 50+ miles each way at 55+ (at times 65+ mph) and best I saw was 20.3. The engine is still not broken in so that's what I'm blaming. Hopefully it changes.

TommyTheCat · 08-25-2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sspolo

Same is happening to me. I went on a round trip averaging 50+ miles each way at 55+ (at times 65+ mph) and best I saw was 20.3. The engine is still not broken in so that's what I'm blaming. Hopefully it changes.

Nope. That is not it I can guarantee you

The number one factor in low MPGs is the driver
if it's not that, something is probably wrong
I say probably because every single driver will still claim it is the car even if it is not.

One my ride home from the dealer, BRAND NEW, I got 28.9 MPG average. Nothing do with a break-in period, which is pretty much an imaginary concept. Sorry

DSX_Camaro · 08-25-2014, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

Isn't the max rating on these at 40 psi? Meaning with temperature changes it may rise and blow your tires. Definitely keep it lower than that... 32-35 would be fine

Max pressure is 50psi.

I pull anywhere from 22 to 30mpg average, obviously 30mpg only on the highway but I've done it before multiple times.

fussboss · 08-26-2014, 05:43 PM

I have a v6 and was very happy when I got it up to 19mpg. I have juuust about 10k miles on it.

fp115 · 08-26-2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

Isn't the max rating on these at 40 psi? Meaning with temperature changes it may rise and blow your tires. Definitely keep it lower than that... 32-35 would be fine

The rating for the Camaro is 36 PSI. The max stated on the Pirelli sidewall is 50 PSI.

benjamin.i.campbell · 08-26-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fp115

The rating for the Camaro is 36 PSI. The max stated on the Pirelli sidewall is 50 PSI.

What size rims do you run(i believe that they have 18-20)? Mine are 20s and you should put 38-40 in then there tires

Tigerfan · 08-26-2014, 11:39 PM

I've been getting about 22-21 since day one in my 2013 2ls. Even after 22s.

rberns · 08-27-2014, 12:59 AM

thats funny, my v8 got 26.5 mpg on the highway. Now that I am cammed it gets 19.5 mpg on the highway. Good luck figuring out the issue.

redleader · 08-27-2014, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by benjamin.i.campbell

What size rims do you run(i believe that they have 18-20)? Mine are 20s and you should put 38-40 in then there tires

I put 36psi in my PZERO 20" and last winter when I had them first put on mpg dropped from having the STANDARD Factory 18"s , from 22mpg City to 17mpg city :-(

Winter 20" 17 mpg City
Winter 18" 22 mpg City
Summer 20" 27 mpg Motorway
Summer 18" 31 mpg Motorway
UK gallons & weather FYI

sspolo · 08-27-2014, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

Nope. That is not it I can guarantee you

The number one factor in low MPGs is the driver
if it's not that, something is probably wrong
I say probably because every single driver will still claim it is the car even if it is not.

One my ride home from the dealer, BRAND NEW, I got 28.9 MPG average. Nothing do with a break-in period, which is pretty much an imaginary concept. Sorry

That's weird then. I do step on it at times, but I was sure I had to get good mileage on the freeway. I'm gonna reset the MPG when I fill up again and will drive really conservative to see if I can get better mileage.

fp115 · 08-27-2014, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by benjamin.i.campbell

What size rims do you run(i believe that they have 18-20)? Mine are 20s and you should put 38-40 in then there tires

Firstly, rim size does not matter. The wheel manufacturer should not matter in most cases. The PSI depends on the car's ratings.

Secondly, I am running 20s, I have an SS/RS. The rating on the door says 36 PSI. The 2014 I just bought, with dusk 21" rims also states 36 PSI.

The rating provided by the manufacturer, GM, is the minimum PSI. Essentially the PSI you will run cold. It will go up as you drive. Anything other than 36 PSI cold will not get you the best results.

08-22-2014, 07:58 PM	#15
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	I do allot of highway driving and I've always averaged 20-22 mpg In my v6. I've always felt it was a bit low but I do have exhaust and intake so I blame it on liking the sound at wot. __________________ Performance: mrt v2.0 exhaust/CAI Intake Cosmetic: Zl1 factory Reproduction wheels Bmr 1.2/1.4 springs/Oracle plasma drl lights, footwell ambient lighting, 45th Gobo lights Audio: Memphis pr600 amp/Fosgate 12" t0 sub/******* stealth box

08-27-2014, 12:59 AM	#25
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	thats funny, my v8 got 26.5 mpg on the highway. Now that I am cammed it gets 19.5 mpg on the highway. Good luck figuring out the issue. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

08-22-2014, 08:14 PM	#16
benjamin.i.campbell Drives: 2011 camaro v6 RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: KY Posts: 82	Ive noticed a smoother ride with 40 psi than 36. Maybe its all in my head. And I set it last night and got about 25 interstate doin 70. At 55 mph I got 27. So it seems I needed my tires balanced and seafoam put through.

08-24-2014, 12:13 PM	#18
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	Same is happening to me. I went on a round trip averaging 50+ miles each way at 55+ (at times 65+ mph) and best I saw was 20.3. The engine is still not broken in so that's what I'm blaming. Hopefully it changes.

08-26-2014, 05:43 PM	#21
fussboss Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 282	I have a v6 and was very happy when I got it up to 19mpg. I have juuust about 10k miles on it.

08-26-2014, 11:39 PM	#24
Tigerfan Drives: 2013 Blue Ray Camaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Auburn AL Posts: 150	I've been getting about 22-21 since day one in my 2013 2ls. Even after 22s.