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STuRTzz · 05-15-2012, 08:47 PM

How many miles do you average per tank of gas. Be specific like what gas you use and from what gas station(just the brand, not what location)

STuRTzz · 05-15-2012, 08:51 PM

Does it bug any else that the tank lid opens just by pushing it? I don't in a decent area but around me is kinda ghetto. Anyone can open the lid and take the gas out.

brandonrr · 05-15-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by STuRTzz

Does it bug any else that the tank lid opens just by pushing it? I don't in a decent area but around me is kinda ghetto. Anyone can open the lid and take the gas out.

i thought the same thing at first, as i was worried about parking it at the community college.

i found out that there is a screen in the neck of the gas tank that prevents people from siphoning your gas, so it shouldn't be an issue.

edit: to keep this post on topic, my car has a little over 1600 miles on it and it has been averaging about 20-21 MPG. i live in an area with lots of stop signs and stop lights though and it's hard to cruise for more than a half a mile or so without having to stop completely for some reason or another. about 40% of my driving is freeway, which helps the average quite a bit. it's about 17-18 without the freeway driving.

TreasureCoastCamaro · 05-15-2012, 09:33 PM

To be honest, with a car like this, you can't worry about gas mileage, if you do - you really can't afford a camaro.

STuRTzz · 05-15-2012, 09:36 PM

I think something is wrong with my car. I reset the trip two, average speed, and mpg. I was at 150 miles, average speed was like 22(under 30mph), and average mpg of 15.5. That seems low considering it is under what I should get on the city. Half of that is on the freeway. And the average speed is low. We don't even go under 22 on the street! Is it the engine or is it reading it wrong? I just reset everything. My tank is at 3/4 and I fill it when it gets to 1/4. So next week ill tell you guys what I get for half a tank.

FIGRRL · 05-15-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by STuRTzz

I think something is wrong with my car. I reset the trip two, average speed, and mpg. I was at 150 miles, average speed was like 22(under 30mph), and average mpg of 15.5. That seems low considering it is under what I should get on the city. Half of that is on the freeway. And the average speed is low. We don't even go under 22 on the street! Is it the engine or is it reading it wrong? I just reset everything. My tank is at 3/4 and I fill it when it gets to 1/4. So next week ill tell you guys what I get for half a tank.

It also calculates in idling time in the avg MPH, and MPG numbers

STuRTzz · 05-15-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FIGRRL

It also calculates in idling time in the avg MPH, and MPG numbers

Thats what I was thinking. The average speed should be at least 50 lol.

meissen · 05-17-2012, 06:44 AM

If you're worried about someone stealing your gas, buy a locking gas cap.

T3hlulzkiller · 05-17-2012, 07:26 AM

car has 500miles on it, currently averaging 23.5-24 with 60/40 hwy/city driving. this is in hilly new york

7thmaro · 05-17-2012, 11:04 AM

I'll average 23.2 - 23.5 with mostly around town driving and a little interstate driving. Running non ethanol 87 - 89 octane.

onelapdoc · 05-17-2012, 06:10 PM

Getting 25-26 avg. Drive 116 miles a day round trip. Mostly two lane roads lots of hills and curves. Avg. speed 44- 48 mph with 9K on the clock

meissen · 05-17-2012, 06:20 PM

If you're in 6th gear going 35-40mph you'll see 39mpg. Experienced this today. Of course the moment you press the gas it'll go down.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 05-17-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by meissen

If you're in 6th gear going 35-40mph you'll see 39mpg. Experienced this today. Of course the moment you press the gas it'll go down.

Wouldn't that qualify as "bogging" the engine down?

John B.

sebi1990 · 05-17-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by STuRTzz

Does it bug any else that the tank lid opens just by pushing it? I don't in a decent area but around me is kinda ghetto. Anyone can open the lid and take the gas out.

h8 it!

STuRTzz · 05-17-2012, 10:21 PM

got about almost 600 miles total. from a tad over 3/4 to right on top of 1/2 was 87.8 miles. it says 18.8 miles per the gallon right now. not long drives and not at a constant pace so not too bad.

meissen · 05-18-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

Wouldn't that qualify as "bogging" the engine down?

John B.

If you try to accelerate any faster without downshifting, yes. But it was maintaining about 1100rpms in 6th gear at the constant speed. Again, as long as I maintained speed the engine was happy, but if I needed to even speed up 5 mph I was downshifting.

kenkartasasmita · 05-18-2012, 06:38 AM

My average mpg is around 12-16mpg and i always use shell premium (91 octane)

sycraft · 05-18-2012, 06:49 AM

Why Premium, it is not required for these cars.

GVMV · 05-18-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sycraft

Why Premium, it is not required for these cars.

A lot of things are not required. Don't have to wax it, don't have to change the oil very 3k miles. People do it because they want too. In theory Higher octane gas can allow the engine to advance the timing more, which when you advance timing you can get more power and better Mileage. If you run a tune and are advancing your timing your going to want to run higher octane fuel to keep it advanced. Anytime a FI engine senses a ping it retards timing, hurting power.

kenkartasasmita · 05-18-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GVMV

A lot of things are not required. Don't have to wax it, don't have to change the oil very 3k miles. People do it because they want too. In theory Higher octane gas can allow the engine to advance the timing more, which when you advance timing you can get more power and better Mileage. If you run a tune and are advancing your timing your going to want to run higher octane fuel to keep it advanced. Anytime a FI engine senses a ping it retards timing, hurting power.

this!

meissen · 05-18-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kenkartasasmita

My average mpg is around 12-16mpg and i always use shell premium (91 octane)

12-16mpg? Jesus... enjoy the accelerator pedal enough?

You're definitely not making a good case for why people should use 91 octane if you get that bad of MPGs with it. I get 23-24mpg on regular.

jeffny09 · 05-18-2012, 08:09 AM

Haha i got 13 mpg the.other day

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GVMV · 05-18-2012, 12:31 PM

Lets put this into perspective. If your 19 gallon tank is actually empty. The price different between low grade and premium is .20 . So if your tank is empy your saving a whole 3.80 . Skip one Starbucks and you can put premium in your tank and not even notice it.

sycraft · 05-18-2012, 01:07 PM

Basically, all premium fuel does is resist knock.

A fuel with a higher octane actually burns more SLOWLY than fuel with a lower octane. This is because the fuel is less volatile and requires more heat input before it begins to ignite. high octane fuels will actually make your car HARDER to start on a very cold day. Higher octane provides no additional performance for cars that are designed to run on regular gas.

But in the case of a tune and some performance modifications, it may help.

So since I fill up twice a week, I will save that 400 year for some accessories. Unless I get a tune........

05-15-2012, 08:47 PM	#1
STuRTzz Drives: '12 Summit White 2ls W/Black Stripe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 599	Miles Per Gallon How many miles do you average per tank of gas. Be specific like what gas you use and from what gas station(just the brand, not what location)

05-15-2012, 09:33 PM	#4
TreasureCoastCamaro CRUISN1 Drives: 2010 LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 109	To be honest, with a car like this, you can't worry about gas mileage, if you do - you really can't afford a camaro. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS, 6 Speed, RX Catch Can w/ Breather, CAI, DRL Harness, V-LEDS, 4 Gauge Cluster, Painted Calipers, RS Emroidered Headrest. Build #05410

05-17-2012, 06:44 AM	#8
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro LFX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chesterfield Twp, MI Posts: 2,010	If you're worried about someone stealing your gas, buy a locking gas cap. __________________ 2012 Camaro LFX M6 - "Clifford" - 270hp/232tq on Dynojet (before TB was installed) - Cold Air Inductions CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - "Red Alert" - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/ Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

05-17-2012, 06:20 PM	#12
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro LFX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chesterfield Twp, MI Posts: 2,010	If you're in 6th gear going 35-40mph you'll see 39mpg. Experienced this today. Of course the moment you press the gas it'll go down. __________________ 2012 Camaro LFX M6 - "Clifford" - 270hp/232tq on Dynojet (before TB was installed) - Cold Air Inductions CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - "Red Alert" - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/ Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

05-18-2012, 08:09 AM	#22
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05-15-2012, 08:51 PM	#2
STuRTzz Drives: '12 Summit White 2ls W/Black Stripe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 599	Does it bug any else that the tank lid opens just by pushing it? I don't in a decent area but around me is kinda ghetto. Anyone can open the lid and take the gas out.

05-15-2012, 09:36 PM	#5
STuRTzz Drives: '12 Summit White 2ls W/Black Stripe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 599	I think something is wrong with my car. I reset the trip two, average speed, and mpg. I was at 150 miles, average speed was like 22(under 30mph), and average mpg of 15.5. That seems low considering it is under what I should get on the city. Half of that is on the freeway. And the average speed is low. We don't even go under 22 on the street! Is it the engine or is it reading it wrong? I just reset everything. My tank is at 3/4 and I fill it when it gets to 1/4. So next week ill tell you guys what I get for half a tank.

05-17-2012, 07:26 AM	#9
T3hlulzkiller Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. Posts: 89	car has 500miles on it, currently averaging 23.5-24 with 60/40 hwy/city driving. this is in hilly new york

05-17-2012, 11:04 AM	#10
7thmaro Drives: 2012 1LTRS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 26 View My Garage	I'll average 23.2 - 23.5 with mostly around town driving and a little interstate driving. Running non ethanol 87 - 89 octane.

05-17-2012, 06:10 PM	#11
onelapdoc Drives: 2LT/RS coupe M6 IBM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Springfield, Tn Posts: 63	Getting 25-26 avg. Drive 116 miles a day round trip. Mostly two lane roads lots of hills and curves. Avg. speed 44- 48 mph with 9K on the clock

05-17-2012, 10:21 PM	#15
STuRTzz Drives: '12 Summit White 2ls W/Black Stripe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 599	got about almost 600 miles total. from a tad over 3/4 to right on top of 1/2 was 87.8 miles. it says 18.8 miles per the gallon right now. not long drives and not at a constant pace so not too bad.

05-18-2012, 06:49 AM	#18
sycraft Drives: 2012 Camaro LS "Hot Blown Six" Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Posts: 1,522 View My Garage	Why Premium, it is not required for these cars.

05-18-2012, 12:31 PM	#23
GVMV Drives: Check Signature :P Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 87	Lets put this into perspective. If your 19 gallon tank is actually empty. The price different between low grade and premium is .20 . So if your tank is empy your saving a whole 3.80 . Skip one Starbucks and you can put premium in your tank and not even notice it. __________________ Vince 2012 CRT 2LT 93 Z28 V8/A4 Black/Black 91 RS Vert V8/A4 Black with Pink Flames 89 Iroc-Z V8/A4 Copper/Grey 84 Z28 V8/A4 White/Blue 77 LT V8/M4 Aqua/White 71 V8/M6 Black/Black (someday if I ever get home to work on it)

05-18-2012, 01:07 PM	#24
sycraft Drives: 2012 Camaro LS "Hot Blown Six" Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Posts: 1,522 View My Garage	Basically, all premium fuel does is resist knock. A fuel with a higher octane actually burns more SLOWLY than fuel with a lower octane. This is because the fuel is less volatile and requires more heat input before it begins to ignite. high octane fuels will actually make your car HARDER to start on a very cold day. Higher octane provides no additional performance for cars that are designed to run on regular gas. But in the case of a tune and some performance modifications, it may help. So since I fill up twice a week, I will save that 400 year for some accessories. Unless I get a tune........