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BDS5GEN · 07-25-2011, 08:53 AM

I've had my Camaro for 6 months and put 7000 miles on it. I'm only averaging 17.4 mpg. I'm lucky to go 300 miles on a tank of gas.

ReallywantAcamaro · 07-25-2011, 09:04 AM

Ok so people are getting between 13 and 38 mpg....makes sense :(

crewxp · 07-27-2011, 04:56 AM

What should I tell them to check If my exhaust tips are blacker than they should be(like you said)

robnus · 07-27-2011, 11:10 AM

I'm assuming you are still in your warranty. Take it to the dealer and tell them your gas mileage has dropped significantly and have them check it out. Of course, if you have had mod's done, you might be a little bit screwed. I have 12,000 miles on mine in almost 4 months. I have no problem at all with my gas mileage. Change the oil when it tells me to change it, put gas in it when it tells me its' low. If you think something is wrong, and it is under warranty, take it in; that's what the warranty is for.

Shuffler · 07-27-2011, 12:46 PM

I'm surprised not one mention of checking the air filter. Many folks simply miss doing this on a regular basis.

On the V6 the oil ingestion is minimal on the normal aspirated engines I've seen.

barnesbr · 07-27-2011, 01:23 PM

I am with you guys, I wash my car every weekend and my exhaust tips are solid black inside. All I have is the Magnapack mufflers, magnaflow x-pipe, and CAI intake. Shouldn't be running rich should it?

Dpmedic · 07-27-2011, 01:29 PM

I doubt it's the heat. I live in Louisiana and we have heat index days of 115 almost every day. AND we have 100% humidity. I average 24mpg mixed driving with a manual 6spd.

Autobots · 07-27-2011, 01:44 PM

I have an 2010 ss ls3 and have 40k miles drive a lot of highway miles and drive 70-75 mph it says I'm geting 15-17 mpg after I refresh it a few min of going 70mph. I was mad with that even with me babying it I felt it should get more. so a few weeks back I put I'n a full tank and few days later I did the math and I came to 23.5 mpg and made me happy . So just saying can't allways trust What it says

silver96camaro · 07-27-2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReallywantAcamaro

Ok so people are getting between 13 and 38 mpg....makes sense :(

here's my variance:

at it's best i get

at it's worst i get

no real changes in driving habits or mods. have a airaid CAI but that's it and i've had it since the first week i've owned the car.

BrandonB956 · 07-28-2011, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dpmedic

I doubt it's the heat. I live in Louisiana and we have heat index days of 115 almost every day. AND we have 100% humidity. I average 24mpg mixed driving with a manual 6spd.

yea i also live in louisiana.

my ac most of the time is fully cranked . I avg anywhere from 13-18 mpgs, although the other day i was really light on the gas in i averaged 24 with no AC.

I do switch around gas stations tho. which im going to stop doing but which station? ive often heard shell is the best, what do yall think/

i dont have a CAI or catch can. A6

crewxp · 07-28-2011, 03:16 AM

Thanks guys. Going to take it in next week to check the richness of the exhaust, air filter, and whatever else they can think of.

I'm using exxon. Thinking of going shell to see if it makes a difference. Never considered ac either. Going to shut it of for a week to see differences. Ouch!

And thanks for the comments about you guys with good mileage in hot places. Helps me narrow things down a bit.

07-25-2011, 08:53 AM	#29
BDS5GEN aka randers3 Drives: 2011 camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: moreno valley, ca Posts: 170 View My Garage	I've had my Camaro for 6 months and put 7000 miles on it. I'm only averaging 17.4 mpg. I'm lucky to go 300 miles on a tank of gas. __________________

07-27-2011, 11:10 AM	#32
robnus Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 37 View My Garage	I'm assuming you are still in your warranty. Take it to the dealer and tell them your gas mileage has dropped significantly and have them check it out. Of course, if you have had mod's done, you might be a little bit screwed. I have 12,000 miles on mine in almost 4 months. I have no problem at all with my gas mileage. Change the oil when it tells me to change it, put gas in it when it tells me its' low. If you think something is wrong, and it is under warranty, take it in; that's what the warranty is for. __________________ ___________ Rob TEAM LLT

07-27-2011, 12:46 PM	#33
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	I'm surprised not one mention of checking the air filter. Many folks simply miss doing this on a regular basis. On the V6 the oil ingestion is minimal on the normal aspirated engines I've seen. __________________

07-27-2011, 01:23 PM	#34
barnesbr Drives: 2018 ZL1 10 spd Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 87 View My Garage	I am with you guys, I wash my car every weekend and my exhaust tips are solid black inside. All I have is the Magnapack mufflers, magnaflow x-pipe, and CAI intake. Shouldn't be running rich should it? __________________ 2018 Summit White ZL1, A10, Navi, LPO Carbon fuel door, LPO floor mats, Carbon hood scoop, Kooks LT’s, Lingenfeltor 720HP Kit, Roto-Fab CAI, 1LE tail lights/3rd brake light, tinted side markers, ZL1 addons lift pads, 15 % tint. 642HP/664TQ Sold: 2010 RS, Auto, Cyber Grey Metallic, Leather, Navi, Sunroof, HUD. Sold: 2012 1SS LS3 Vert, 6-speed Manual, Inferno Orange Metallic, Borla Catback, CAI intake, Skip shift eliminator.

07-27-2011, 01:44 PM	#36
Autobots Roll out! Drives: 2010 ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: cybertron,ok Posts: 368	I have an 2010 ss ls3 and have 40k miles drive a lot of highway miles and drive 70-75 mph it says I'm geting 15-17 mpg after I refresh it a few min of going 70mph. I was mad with that even with me babying it I felt it should get more. so a few weeks back I put I'n a full tank and few days later I did the math and I came to 23.5 mpg and made me happy . So just saying can't allways trust What it says __________________

07-25-2011, 09:04 AM	#30
ReallywantAcamaro Drives: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 55	Ok so people are getting between 13 and 38 mpg....makes sense :(

07-27-2011, 04:56 AM	#31
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	What should I tell them to check If my exhaust tips are blacker than they should be(like you said)

07-27-2011, 01:29 PM	#35
Dpmedic Drives: 2011 3.6L V6 6 speed synergy green Join Date: May 2011 Location: Frierson, LA Posts: 64 View My Garage	I doubt it's the heat. I live in Louisiana and we have heat index days of 115 almost every day. AND we have 100% humidity. I average 24mpg mixed driving with a manual 6spd.

07-28-2011, 03:16 AM	#39
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	Thanks guys. Going to take it in next week to check the richness of the exhaust, air filter, and whatever else they can think of. I'm using exxon. Thinking of going shell to see if it makes a difference. Never considered ac either. Going to shut it of for a week to see differences. Ouch! And thanks for the comments about you guys with good mileage in hot places. Helps me narrow things down a bit.

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