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domano 68 · 04-01-2014, 09:41 PM

Its all about personal driving habits. Everyone is different.

RazorSS · 04-01-2014, 09:46 PM

It is a high performance V8 brawler that still nets mid-twenties on the highway. I would say that is no reason for complaints.

PalmerGA · 04-01-2014, 10:29 PM

Some mighty big claims of MPGs here. I think some need lessons on how to use the MPG calculator in the DIC, to get "true" readings.

Avenging Orange · 04-01-2014, 11:09 PM

Uumm, what gives? You say you drive a 2011 but under your screen name it says 2014 ss?

Chevy_cowboy · 04-01-2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Some mighty big claims of MPGs here. I think some need lessons on how to use the MPG calculator in the DIC, to get "true" readings.

math works pretty well too

the onboard calculations are usually pretty accurate but not always, I still check it by hand occasionally... not that I bought the car for fuel mileage, just a good diagnostic tool.

JCunningham · 04-01-2014, 11:19 PM

these cars very alot. I get 19-27mpg and I have 3.91 gears. stock I got 29mpg if I kept it at 55. 27 on the highway @75 The only way I could get less then 17 is if I was driving it like a dumb kid.

benji276289 · 04-02-2014, 04:40 AM

This has been pointed out numerous times before in numerous threads but why even worry about MPG if you own a Camaro? You either want to look cool (Camaro) or cheap (Prius or Volt). It cost extra $$$ to look cool.

PalmerGA · 04-02-2014, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy_cowboy

math works pretty well too

the onboard calculations are usually pretty accurate but not always, I still check it by hand occasionally... not that I bought the car for fuel mileage, just a good diagnostic tool.

Certainly, but I know there are folks who base their mileage claims on very small sample distances. They'll fill up, reset the mpg calculator, drive 25 miles, and check the DIC... "Wow! I get 27 mpgs in my SS!" Not!

You can only hope to be near to accurate by resetting mpgs AND the trip odometer at fill up and drive 'til the tank is almost empty (350+ miles) - then check the DIC reading. Then fill up and divide the trip miles by the number of gallons it took to fill it - compare the difference between the two calculations. They should be pretty close, but they won't be at 27 mpg unless you went downhill all the way at 60-65 mph.

Mwalterhouse · 04-02-2014, 07:26 AM

I still average 14.7 in town with my mods including a cam.

Indydriver · 04-02-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jimc07z

are you kidding? that bad!! why do these cars have such crappy gas milage

You can always trade it for a Volt!

domano 68 · 04-02-2014, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Certainly, but I know there are folks who base their mileage claims on very small sample distances. They'll fill up, reset the mpg calculator, drive 25 miles, and check the DIC... "Wow! I get 27 mpgs in my SS!" Not!

You can only hope to be near to accurate by resetting mpgs AND the trip odometer at fill up and drive 'til the tank is almost empty (350+ miles) - then check the DIC reading. Then fill up and divide the trip miles by the number of gallons it took to fill it - compare the difference between the two calculations. They should be pretty close, but they won't be at 27 mpg unless you went downhill all the way at 60-65 mph.

That's pretty much a baseless claim. Just because you cannot achieve something doesn't mean someone else can't. And whether its 25 miles or 350 miles mpg is mpg.

DaemonGPF · 04-02-2014, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Certainly, but I know there are folks who base their mileage claims on very small sample distances. They'll fill up, reset the mpg calculator, drive 25 miles, and check the DIC... "Wow! I get 27 mpgs in my SS!" Not!

You can only hope to be near to accurate by resetting mpgs AND the trip odometer at fill up and drive 'til the tank is almost empty (350+ miles) - then check the DIC reading. Then fill up and divide the trip miles by the number of gallons it took to fill it - compare the difference between the two calculations. They should be pretty close, but they won't be at 27 mpg unless you went downhill all the way at 60-65 mph.

That's what I did in my example above. ?? I ran it as consistent as I could on cruise control at 75mph with a full tank. 1 extra passenger. I went across a state and back and ran the tank down to fumes. 25 MPG was the result on a bone stock SS 1LE.

gajagfan · 04-02-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DaemonGPF

That's what I did in my example above. ?? I ran it as consistent as I could on cruise control at 75mph with a full tank. 1 extra passenger. I went across a state and back and ran the tank down to fumes. 25 MPG was the result on a bone stock SS 1LE.

I buy that as a good number. I did the same thing with my wife and our lab in the car, and had upper 23 (not quite 24) mpg with cruise set at 79. My problem is that I just can't stay out of it on an open on-ramp! There was also a good bit of that on a 2 lane with the speed set at 65 and 70. My average for almost the life of the car has been just over 18.

DaemonGPF · 04-02-2014, 10:35 AM

That's better than mine. Locally I drive like a whopping 4 miles a day. It's been cold. Speed limits over those 4 miles is 30 mph. So I get terrible mileage locally. My average is sitting around 14.

04-01-2014, 09:41 PM	#15
domano 68 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SE Posts: 627 View My Garage	Its all about personal driving habits. Everyone is different. __________________

04-01-2014, 10:29 PM	#17
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Some mighty big claims of MPGs here. I think some need lessons on how to use the MPG calculator in the DIC, to get "true" readings. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

04-01-2014, 11:09 PM	#18
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Uumm, what gives? You say you drive a 2011 but under your screen name it says 2014 ss? __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

04-01-2014, 11:19 PM	#20
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	these cars very alot. I get 19-27mpg and I have 3.91 gears. stock I got 29mpg if I kept it at 55. 27 on the highway @75 The only way I could get less then 17 is if I was driving it like a dumb kid. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

04-01-2014, 09:46 PM	#16
RazorSS Drives: Looking for an SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Berlin CT Posts: 90	It is a high performance V8 brawler that still nets mid-twenties on the highway. I would say that is no reason for complaints.

04-02-2014, 04:40 AM	#21
benji276289 Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS1LE, 6 spd.man., Ora Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Roanoke County, Va. Posts: 1,154	This has been pointed out numerous times before in numerous threads but why even worry about MPG if you own a Camaro? You either want to look cool (Camaro) or cheap (Prius or Volt). It cost extra $$$ to look cool.

04-02-2014, 07:26 AM	#23
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	I still average 14.7 in town with my mods including a cam.

04-02-2014, 10:35 AM	#28
DaemonGPF Redonkulous Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 306	That's better than mine. Locally I drive like a whopping 4 miles a day. It's been cold. Speed limits over those 4 miles is 30 mph. So I get terrible mileage locally. My average is sitting around 14.