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MrWray · 12-05-2012, 01:57 PM

before i added my CAI it was showing that my fuel economy was about 20.7 "whether i drove it normal or fast", then i added my CAI inductions CAI now it only shows around 21.6, and it doesnt matter whether i drive the speed limit or punch it, it doesnt change. something doesnt seem right, any thoughts?

Angrybird 12 · 12-05-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWray

before i added my CAI it was showing that my fuel economy was about 20.7 "whether i drove it normal or fast", then i added my CAI inductions CAI now it only shows around 21.6, and it doesnt matter whether i drive the speed limit or punch it, it doesnt change. something doesnt seem right, any thoughts?

When was the last time you reset it?
Try resetting it and see if it changes then.

MrWray · 12-05-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

When was the last time you reset it?
Try resetting it and see if it changes then.

i installed my CAI a couple of weeks ago and i reset it shortly after

Angrybird 12 · 12-05-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWray

i installed my CAI a couple of weeks ago and i reset it shortly after

So it went to zero then up to what it reads now and not changed since? Have you reset it again to see if it does the same thing?

SPCBA · 12-05-2012, 03:14 PM

It doesnt update by the second...dont really know if thats what your asking.

If it is accurate and working right a mile more out of every gallon will pay for that CAI in no time

NDC123 · 12-05-2012, 03:15 PM

Well it's an average so if you are punching it sometimes and driving normal sometimes the two will probably counteract each other and not change the avg much.

MrWray · 12-05-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

So it went to zero then up to what it reads now and not changed since? Have you reset it again to see if it does the same thing?

whenever i reset it,it took it forever to get where it is now. it fluxuated for quite a while "up and down", i dont know

Camper · 12-05-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWray

whenever i reset it,it took it forever to get where it is now. it fluxuated for quite a while "up and down", i dont know

thats how its designed to work....

it take total miles/gas usage. It tells you your average since you last set it, not what you are getting right at that second.

MrWray · 12-05-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SPCBA

It doesnt update by the second...dont really know if thats what your asking.

If it is accurate and working right a mile more out of every gallon will pay for that CAI in no time

i know that every car is different but it just seems like alot of the other guys that have installed the CAI are getting a decent mileage increase and mine has barely changed. so it just didnt seem correct, and i drive alot different than my wife does and it still stays the same.

Angrybird 12 · 12-05-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWray

whenever i reset it,it took it forever to get where it is now. it fluxuated for quite a while "up and down", i dont know

The longer you drive it between resets the slower the readout will change. It's the total average MPG since last reset. I usually reset mine at each fillup and I reset the trip odometer too so I know how many miles since it was reset. This will also allow you to manually figure your mpg the old fashion way and after a while you will see how much error there is between the two.

Angrybird 12 · 12-05-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWray

i know that every car is different but it just seems like alot of the other guys that have installed the CAI are getting a decent mileage increase and mine has barely changed. so it just didnt seem correct, and i drive alot different than my wife does and it still stays the same.

Well people tend to over exaggerate their mpg and HP increase with a CAI install. Real world I wouldn't expect any more than what you observed. At least the ones I have installed have never given much improvement in fuel mileage.

Camper · 12-05-2012, 04:00 PM

average fuel economy of 21+ is actually quite good. Not sure what you are looking for? you have to remember that these cars are generally in the 24-25 when freeway driving and 15-18 in town driving.

MrWray · 12-06-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Camper

average fuel economy of 21+ is actually quite good. Not sure what you are looking for? you have to remember that these cars are generally in the 24-25 when freeway driving and 15-18 in town driving.

im definitely not complaining about what im getting, i just didnt know if the DIC was correct. i guess that i was just expecting a tad better gas mileage from the CAI

Scott@Bjorn3D · 12-06-2012, 12:19 PM

Get the GM app for your smart phone. On a 2013 it will show you your cars lifetime average and the average everytime you reset the DIC. The app is out for I-Phone and Droid.

Also if you have a SS you are doing great on mileage. My cars lifetime average when delivered to me was 13mpg and now is 17mpg with 2630 miles on her.

The app is ON RemoteLink on the I-Phone.

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MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	AFE "average fuel economy" display not working right? before i added my CAI it was showing that my fuel economy was about 20.7 "whether i drove it normal or fast", then i added my CAI inductions CAI now it only shows around 21.6, and it doesnt matter whether i drive the speed limit or punch it, it doesnt change. something doesnt seem right, any thoughts? __________________

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NDC123 The Machinist Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 IBM silver rally Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 402	Well it's an average so if you are punching it sometimes and driving normal sometimes the two will probably counteract each other and not change the avg much. __________________ American Racing Headers w/high-flow cats and x-pipe, Flowmaster American Thunder Axle-back mufflers, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI intake, ADM race scoop, RX Catch Can, PEDDERS Street Z package-ZL1 sways-XA Coilovers, PFADT trailing arms-toe rods, RPM 3:91 gears, RPM Stage V Trans, ADM diff bushings, tune by ADM, and still bustin' knuckles!

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SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	It doesnt update by the second...dont really know if thats what your asking. If it is accurate and working right a mile more out of every gallon will pay for that CAI in no time

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Camper Banned Drives: 10' 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,370	average fuel economy of 21+ is actually quite good. Not sure what you are looking for? you have to remember that these cars are generally in the 24-25 when freeway driving and 15-18 in town driving.

12-06-2012, 12:19 PM	#14
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Get the GM app for your smart phone. On a 2013 it will show you your cars lifetime average and the average everytime you reset the DIC. The app is out for I-Phone and Droid. Also if you have a SS you are doing great on mileage. My cars lifetime average when delivered to me was 13mpg and now is 17mpg with 2630 miles on her. The app is ON RemoteLink on the I-Phone.