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gdl029 · 02-10-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JMWNERW

15-16 city is normal for a v8

The OP's car is a v-6.

AG1LE · 02-10-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gdl029

The OP's car is a v-6.

there's your answer

gdl029 · 02-10-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JMWNERW

there's your answer

DagoCountyGee · 02-10-2014, 09:58 PM

My mpg didn't increase after I installed my Roto fab cai. The whole increase in mpg is bs.

DSX_Camaro · 02-10-2014, 11:18 PM

I average 22mpg city alone. Try the fuse pull. Or maybe a tank of 89.

Pro Bro · 02-10-2014, 11:22 PM

I am averaging 16-17 in city with 91 from Chevron. This normal with winter blend in California?

Reset battery 5 minutes today.

DagoCountyGee · 02-10-2014, 11:25 PM

That's what I'm getting with 89 from chevron.

Pro Bro · 02-11-2014, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

That's what I'm getting with 89 from chevron.

Thats terrible for me I guess, I am at 1500 feet elevation though; if that has any impact on how she runs.

911medic · 02-11-2014, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Bro

My driving style hasn't changed...

You sure about that? I love the sound of mine, so my driving style sure did change after I installed it.

And not in a mpg-friendly way, either.

Kessler · 02-11-2014, 09:24 AM

agreed, I can't get a serious mpg cause I can't go a whole tank WITHOUT stepping on it to Hear the goodness... Worst mod ever(for foot control)!

Angrybird 12 · 02-11-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kessler

agreed, I can't get a serious mpg cause I can't go a whole tank WITHOUT stepping on it to Hear the goodness... Worst mod ever(for foot control)!

That happened to me after adding my exhaust. Hard to keep from running it hard to hear that sound!

skibik · 02-11-2014, 05:16 PM

Luckily I live in a unpopulated rural part of the state and most of my driving is highway. City is a killer on MPG I have seen other threads on this same problem and it seems like people that do mostly city are in the teens for MPG. This time of the year is a killer on MPG for me and I am getting around 18 or 19 MPG but summertime as much as I crack the whip I can manage to get 28 MPG average.

I tried a tank last summer where I said I was going to baby it the whole tank to see if I could actually break the 30 MPG barrier but just couldn't manage it and ended up with a 26 or 27 MPG tank instead. I added the Solo HFC's a year ago and just love the sound of the exhaust and it is hard to keep the foot off the go pedal. I have been as high as 29.2 and have only had a couple tank in the 29 range. I need to make a longer road trip then I might make it.

Dean.

Angrybird 12 · 02-11-2014, 05:49 PM

Mine is supposed to be delivered tomorrow but with forecasts of 4" to 12" of snow through Friday who knows...

Sales @ CAI Inc · 02-12-2014, 02:42 PM

First of all disconnect the battery for a solid 30 minutes or longer, overnight may be best. There is a good chance that 5 minutes is not resetting your fuel trims, hence why we instruct you disconnect it during the install.

Secondly, anytime you reset your mpg calculator you are going to get much worse mpg due to the simple fact it has averaged your driving over a much shorter amount of driving history. The longer you drive the better it should get.

Third, winter blend gas could be an issue, very common and you don't have to live in a colder state to be affected by it.

Reset it properly, drive it like normal, and record the mpg for a longer period of time, most likely you will see a much better response. Also check your tire pressure. Hope that helps.

02-10-2014, 11:18 PM	#19
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	I average 22mpg city alone. Try the fuse pull. Or maybe a tank of 89. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

02-11-2014, 09:24 AM	#24
Kessler Drives: 2012 IOM 2LT RS A6 w/ BA Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Central Valley, Ca Posts: 123	agreed, I can't get a serious mpg cause I can't go a whole tank WITHOUT stepping on it to Hear the goodness... Worst mod ever(for foot control)! __________________ ToDones - Apex Scoop & Washer Relocate - CAI cai - Elite CC - Elite Clean Side Separator - MRT v1 Axle Back customized w/ J-Pipes - Black Out Headlight/Tail Light - Black Out BowTies - Black Out 'camaro' - Black Out Brake Light Chrome Bezel - JL Audio XD400/4 - Sub Thump Sub Box 2 DVC 10"s - HIFONICS ZEUS 1000.1 Escort Redline - VIOFO Dash Cam - Continental Extreme Contact Tires Gary's Customs ZL1 Front Bumper, ZL1 Rockers, & ZL1 Spoiler - Paint matched IOM OverKill 80mm T-body - JacFab Ported Intake Manifold - JacFab Extendolator 3/4" Spacer ToDos - Tune?

02-11-2014, 05:49 PM	#27
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	Mine is supposed to be delivered tomorrow but with forecasts of 4" to 12" of snow through Friday who knows... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

02-10-2014, 09:58 PM	#18
DagoCountyGee Drives: '15 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North County Posts: 1,235	My mpg didn't increase after I installed my Roto fab cai. The whole increase in mpg is bs.

02-10-2014, 11:22 PM	#20
Pro Bro Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS, Garnet Red Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 81	I am averaging 16-17 in city with 91 from Chevron. This normal with winter blend in California? Reset battery 5 minutes today.

02-10-2014, 11:25 PM	#21
DagoCountyGee Drives: '15 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North County Posts: 1,235	That's what I'm getting with 89 from chevron.

02-11-2014, 05:16 PM	#26
skibik Guest Drives: bbbbbb Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bfe Posts: 713	Luckily I live in a unpopulated rural part of the state and most of my driving is highway. City is a killer on MPG I have seen other threads on this same problem and it seems like people that do mostly city are in the teens for MPG. This time of the year is a killer on MPG for me and I am getting around 18 or 19 MPG but summertime as much as I crack the whip I can manage to get 28 MPG average. I tried a tank last summer where I said I was going to baby it the whole tank to see if I could actually break the 30 MPG barrier but just couldn't manage it and ended up with a 26 or 27 MPG tank instead. I added the Solo HFC's a year ago and just love the sound of the exhaust and it is hard to keep the foot off the go pedal. I have been as high as 29.2 and have only had a couple tank in the 29 range. I need to make a longer road trip then I might make it. Dean.

02-12-2014, 02:42 PM	#28
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	First of all disconnect the battery for a solid 30 minutes or longer, overnight may be best. There is a good chance that 5 minutes is not resetting your fuel trims, hence why we instruct you disconnect it during the install. Secondly, anytime you reset your mpg calculator you are going to get much worse mpg due to the simple fact it has averaged your driving over a much shorter amount of driving history. The longer you drive the better it should get. Third, winter blend gas could be an issue, very common and you don't have to live in a colder state to be affected by it. Reset it properly, drive it like normal, and record the mpg for a longer period of time, most likely you will see a much better response. Also check your tire pressure. Hope that helps.