Anybody else get just OK fuel mileage with LS3?

[patriotpa]

Originally Posted by 2Scoops

You know, just once I would like to see a thread that doesn't have one single post of negativity.


With that being said, patriotpa, do you think that your post is beneficial for the common good of camaro5? My point is, that just because you don't care about the topic is no reason to flame those that do.

/END RANT

Yes, I do.

We were fine until YOU had to get your panties all in a wad. Since you have a problem with a simple statement, I'll break it down for you.

We buy a high performance car to get...wait for it....HIGH PERFORMANCE. Yes, we like POWERFUL CARS.

Fuel economy is not our primary concern. In fact...pay attention here: I'd lay money on it that the majority of SS buyers don't care AT ALL how many MPG their car gets.

THAT was my point, only I put it much more succinctly the first time.

I hope this helps explain things for you and prevents you from being so negative. Most of us are friends here. Take it easy. Have a drink or five.

Oh, and the cheap shot at misspelling my chosen moniker was not necessary, and was, in fact, against forum rules in making a personal attack, but I forgive you.

[Analogy]

20.7 mpg my avg speed is 39mph got 1400mi so far

[bballr4567]

Fuel mileage is a HUGE concern for a modern car. Its the first thing to go down when the car isnt performing up to par. Just because someone bought a SS doesnt mean he doesnt care what gas mileage it gets.

[Scott@Bjorn3D]

LS3 and L99 are going to take around 5k-10k before they really losen up. Performance and MPG will go up some after that time frame. These engines are really tight.

[patriotpa]

Originally Posted by bballr4567

Fuel mileage is a HUGE concern for a modern car. Its the first thing to go down when the car isn't performing up to par. Just because someone bought a SS doesn't mean he doesn't care what gas mileage it gets.

I'll give you that. If mileage CHANGES it's a good indicator that something is not right. I care when it CHANGES. As long as it remains constant it makes no difference to me.

[96rss/ls6]

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

LS3 and L99 are going to take around 5k-10k before they really losen up. Performance and MPG will go up some after that time frame. These engines are really tight.

Is this the reason the dealership gave you for your car being slower than normal?

[jachevy28]

Originally Posted by 2Scoops

You know, just once I would like to see a thread that doesn't have one single post of negativity.

I'm pretty sure that we're all aware of how much horsepower we have. But that's not the point of the thread now, is it? The OP was asking what our experiences with MPG are.

I'll break it down for you a little further. Camaro5.com is what people call a "forum". This "forum" is a place for people who share a similar interest, (in this case, the Camaro). These people then share their experiences with others regarding these interests for the reason of increasing the individual and collective knowledge base. People are happy and all is good in the land of the internet.

With that being said, patriotpc, do you think that your post is beneficial for the common good of camaro5? My point is, that just because you don't care about the topic is no reason to flame those that do.

/END RANT

Thanks for "getting" my original post.

Originally Posted by patriotpa

Yes, I do.

We were fine until YOU had to get your panties all in a wad. Since you have a problem with a simple statement, I'll break it down for you.

We buy a high performance car to get...wait for it....HIGH PERFORMANCE. Yes, we like POWERFUL CARS.

Fuel economy is not our primary concern. In fact...pay attention here: I'd lay money on it that the majority of SS buyers don't care AT ALL how many MPG their car gets.

THAT was my point, only I put it much more succinctly the first time.

I hope this helps explain things for you and prevents you from being so negative. Most of us are friends here. Take it easy. Have a drink or five.

Oh, and the cheap shot at misspelling my chosen moniker was not necessary, and was, in fact, against forum rules in making a personal attack, but I forgive you.

Do I care? No, not really...as I said I've driven Camaros for a looong time and wouldn't have gotten another if it was a major deal. But in this day and age, especially as a daily driver, it is worthy of discussion...plus I'm an engineer, I like playing and analyzing numbers, and had some curiosity and thought others might want to discuss...

Originally Posted by 96rss/ls6

Jachevy28 cares about his mileage but he is a punk!

I'll race your ass and burn some fuel...wait, no, I'd lose.

[smon68]

If you want good MPG go buy a Honda!!!!!!!!!

[Slvr1SSA6]

Dont take to heart what the DIC is telling you that you are getting for gas mileage. I took a trip last weekend and it said that i got 23.2 mpg. When I filled back up and did the math for miles drive and gallons used, it was 25.4 mpg.

[firstmate]

I think the DIC is averaging all miles since you had the car, or last set it to 0. I could be wrong. But unless you set it to zero as well as your trip, I don't think it will match your "per tank" average, more of a since you bought the car, or last had it at 0 average. I messed with mine, had it back to zero and started over with a low average that didn't match my tank either. I checked my tank this morning when I filled up and it was 19, yet my DIC showed 18.4 or something. It definitely has gotten better with the more miles I put on it. In the very beginning it was 14 - 16. 70 mile all highway daily commute to work. Not sure if this helps anyone, or if anyone cared. My .02 thats all...

[Scott@Bjorn3D]

Originally Posted by 96rss/ls6

Is this the reason the dealership gave you for your car being slower than normal?

Nope, the problem is you punch the car and it sits there for a second or 2 before it decides to rev up and move.

[Slvr1SSA6]

I did zero it at the begining of the trip at the same time I filled the car up with fuel.

[Cheshirelaugh]

Does seem a little low to me. But I've gotten anal about watching my MPG now that I have the DIC to show it to me.
I get about 16-17. Typically I drive about 15 miles round trip for work. Half of that each way is about 4 stoplights then a nice curvy open road.
When I get off the Base it's longer stretches without stopping and I can get it up to 21-23.
On the highway it'll get 25-26.

And to patriotpa and smon, yes some people care. If you're going to make comments like that, end it with a smiley, to keep people light-hearted.

[firstmate]

Wow, well if you zeroed the average MPG and trip at the same time I would have thought it would be alot closer to what you do manually, guess not. That is good to know...