V6 gas mileage - Page 30 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

theholycow · 04-12-2010, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Well, the EPA combined mileage rating for the V6 manual is 21 mpg.

Weight has minimal effect on highway fuel economy, aerodynamics and speed are much much much more important. Weight hurts when trying to accelerate, but once its moving at a constant speed, it barely enters the equation. On the other hand, going at 75 mph vs 65 mph means that you have 54% more drag on your car. Around those speeds, even slowing down 5 mph is worth around 25% less drag.

Weight does have some effect in his case with hills and mountains. However, the .36 drag coefficient is quite hefty...it's the price you pay for a big Mustang-eating mouth on the front.

TooCool5 · 04-13-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reeko

You realize that by resetting when you hit optimal (Hiway) conditions, you are not getting a realistic MPG estimate. At least not one that you can compare to other vehicles. You really need an average that includes your normal driving over a tank of gas at least to get an estimate that you can compare to other cars.

For example, on my SS, I can get in the 20s while on the highway only. But realistically, I am getting 17 MPG over a tank.

I was referring to getting the true Highway numbers without the stop and go lumped in.

TJ91 · 04-13-2010, 10:57 AM

my car has been horrible on gas since last week, not sure why, thought it was the weather but its not.
Getting about 18L/100km city
and 11L/100km highway
About a week ago it was pretty good, all with the same driving habits and weather conditions
Oh well im going to change my oil and see what happens. Oil has 85% oil life left but i changed it before storage, not since, could be the culprit
Oh and now that i just got my Solo exhaust put on, you dont even want to know my gas milage, but you;d want to hear it

*DGthe3* · 04-13-2010, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

my car has been horrible on gas since last week, not sure why, thought it was the weather but its not.
Getting about 18L/100km city
and 11L/100km highway
About a week ago it was pretty good, all with the same driving habits and weather conditions
Oh well im going to change my oil and see what happens. Oil has 85% oil life left but i changed it before storage, not since, could be the culprit
Oh and now that i just got my Solo exhaust put on, you dont even want to know my gas milage, but you;d want to hear it

For those of us not familiar with metric fuel economy ... thats 13 mpg city, 21.4 highway.

Captain · 04-13-2010, 06:02 PM

Made a Saturday trip from Omaha to Lincoln for a HS baseball doubleheader (won 2).

Filled up heading out, filled up upon return.

Averaged about 70 mph. 75 highest.

112.7 miles, 4.45 gallons 87 octane. 25.32 mpg.

Just ticked over 700 miles on the odometer.

Had to detail spray the bugs off the fascia between games. Got lots of nice comments on the bumblebee.

FirstCamaro2k10 · 04-13-2010, 06:49 PM

My auto LS stays between 21-22mpg.

kevin1 · 04-13-2010, 07:03 PM

My LS has been get'n 22.5 average mpg with an average speed of 35.8 mph thats pretty damn good if ya ask me. I'm heavy on he throttle to, All lights deserve a practice launch

talltom · 04-13-2010, 07:12 PM

23.7 mpg since about late February. I stopped resetting it to get a good average. Average speed is around 35 to 38 mph. If I ever thought about conserving I could probably get about 25 easy.

(Hey 2K10, looks like your a neighbor! How are you liking the foglights? Easy to do?)

chuckstacamaro · 04-13-2010, 07:54 PM

I'm averaging (just went over 2000 miles) 16.6 MPG in City and 27.9 on Highway.....but it seems that the more miles I put on the car it gets better MPG. A friend of mine has had his V6M6 since last May about (6500 miles) and he gets 31 MPG on Highway and 18 in City.

xpanda305x · 04-14-2010, 12:03 AM

12mpg-14mpg. M6 Stock =**(

boreas · 04-14-2010, 11:24 AM

After 5000 miles, I get about 22.5 MPG, average speed 37 MPH. I drive 33% Highway, 33% secondary road (50 MPH zone) and 33% neighborhood (30 MPH zone). Pretty happy with that! I went from 20.5 to 22.5 MPG when switching from normal to super last month, although that could be because the average temperature went from -15 celsius this winter to 10-15 celsius in March.

I was wondering if a CAI would help the mileage in a significative way?

Phil

xpanda305x · 04-16-2010, 07:14 PM

i think my car is messed up then. my avg speed is at 16mph. and i get horrible mpg. but the mpg is because i think i drive fast. and the avg speed. idunno?

FirstCamaro2k10 · 04-16-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talltom

23.7 mpg since about late February. I stopped resetting it to get a good average. Average speed is around 35 to 38 mph. If I ever thought about conserving I could probably get about 25 easy.

(Hey 2K10, looks like your a neighbor! How are you liking the foglights? Easy to do?)

Hey talltom, PM SENT

I reset mine the other day goin down the road, got about 25.6mpg, but after driving some, has went back down the normal between 22-23mpg. Average speed is like 38mph i think it was.

bluch · 04-16-2010, 08:01 PM

after 9,000km (5,600 miles) and am averaging 13.1 L/100km. Which translates to 18 mpg.

V6, automatic, pretty much all city driving, (and not really babying it either

)

04-13-2010, 10:57 AM	#409
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	my car has been horrible on gas since last week, not sure why, thought it was the weather but its not. Getting about 18L/100km city and 11L/100km highway About a week ago it was pretty good, all with the same driving habits and weather conditions Oh well im going to change my oil and see what happens. Oil has 85% oil life left but i changed it before storage, not since, could be the culprit Oh and now that i just got my Solo exhaust put on, you dont even want to know my gas milage, but you;d want to hear it __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

04-13-2010, 06:02 PM	#411
Captain Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 107 View My Garage	25.32 mpg hwy Made a Saturday trip from Omaha to Lincoln for a HS baseball doubleheader (won 2). Filled up heading out, filled up upon return. Averaged about 70 mph. 75 highest. 112.7 miles, 4.45 gallons 87 octane. 25.32 mpg. Just ticked over 700 miles on the odometer. Had to detail spray the bugs off the fascia between games. Got lots of nice comments on the bumblebee.

04-16-2010, 08:01 PM	#420
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	after 9,000km (5,600 miles) and am averaging 13.1 L/100km. Which translates to 18 mpg. V6, automatic, pretty much all city driving, (and not really babying it either ) __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

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FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	My auto LS stays between 21-22mpg.

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04-13-2010, 07:12 PM	#414
talltom Drives: Silver LS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Silsbee, Texas Posts: 193	23.7 mpg since about late February. I stopped resetting it to get a good average. Average speed is around 35 to 38 mph. If I ever thought about conserving I could probably get about 25 easy. (Hey 2K10, looks like your a neighbor! How are you liking the foglights? Easy to do?)

04-13-2010, 07:54 PM	#415
chuckstacamaro Drives: 2014 2SS/RS BRM Purchase 03/19/2014 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 538 View My Garage	I'm averaging (just went over 2000 miles) 16.6 MPG in City and 27.9 on Highway.....but it seems that the more miles I put on the car it gets better MPG. A friend of mine has had his V6M6 since last May about (6500 miles) and he gets 31 MPG on Highway and 18 in City.

04-14-2010, 12:03 AM	#416
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	12mpg-14mpg. M6 Stock =**(

04-14-2010, 11:24 AM	#417
boreas Drives: 2LT/RS TFE yeah! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: montreal Posts: 156	After 5000 miles, I get about 22.5 MPG, average speed 37 MPH. I drive 33% Highway, 33% secondary road (50 MPH zone) and 33% neighborhood (30 MPH zone). Pretty happy with that! I went from 20.5 to 22.5 MPG when switching from normal to super last month, although that could be because the average temperature went from -15 celsius this winter to 10-15 celsius in March. I was wondering if a CAI would help the mileage in a significative way? Phil

04-16-2010, 07:14 PM	#418
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	i think my car is messed up then. my avg speed is at 16mph. and i get horrible mpg. but the mpg is because i think i drive fast. and the avg speed. idunno?