Who says the SS cant get decent mileage? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Powhusku · 01-01-2012, 12:37 PM

I've made several trips to neighboring states in the last six months and have been getting fantastic mileage. On this trip, I had a strong head wind, a 2000+ ft elevation increase, as well as some very icy roads, and the car was absolutely packed with ski gear and Christmas stuff (I'm actually amazed at how much we fit in there), yet none of these factors affected the mileage as much as I'd expect them to. 90%of the drive was highway, zero interstate. Average speed was around 75-80 mph. I know that 26 mpg isnt the best, but for a 6.2L V8, I think its amazing that this car can manage its fuel so effectively. Just another great reason for why I love this car so much. Also, hit the 10,000 mile mark on the way down! I'm 1/3 of the way to getting some new cams!

L99SS · 01-01-2012, 12:47 PM

That's great mileage for a 376!

I averaged 25.5 going cross country - loaded trunk, passenger, etc. Is your car manual or automatic? The transmission is likely where I left ~ .6 difference in economy.

SlingShot · 01-01-2012, 12:49 PM

I got the same out of mine, 26.x not to shabby ...

VR Baron · 01-01-2012, 12:57 PM

Mines to new yet but at 100 miles I did a short freeway check I used on the v6 at 67 mph and got 27. On my 98 z28 with intake and exhaust and tune, two people at 70 mph average got 28, And that car is lighter and more aerodynamic. So yeah good mpg there!

Carver1 · 01-01-2012, 01:09 PM

Mine is right at 21mpg after 8500miles. No long trips. Pretty aggressive driving. I'm happy!

SSGUNNER · 01-01-2012, 01:27 PM

Nice. Im sure u where doing under 60 because thats the only way it goes up for me. I do just about 75 and under and get about 23-24.

Oh btw, SIM

FTW!!!

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 01-01-2012, 01:38 PM

I have a question. Since I got my car used, 12K miles on it when I bought it, if I reset the MPG estimator, will it estimate for the life of the car or just to the point of reset?

**edit** Found it!!! Once you reset the MPG, then it starts over from that point. Now I can see what I'm getting!!!

myold88 · 01-01-2012, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

Nice. Im sure u where doing under 60 because thats the only way it goes up for me. I do just about 75 and under and get about 23-24.

Oh btw, SIM

FTW!!!

23-24 is what my '10 SS gets consistantely on the interstates even with the cruise set @ 70 mph 90% of the time. Sorry but I really have to question some of the mileage claims I've seen here on Camaro5. I hope everyone is resetting the computer before checking.

FosterSS · 01-01-2012, 02:31 PM

Im honestly surprised how good we SS owners get these numbers for MPG! Im right there with you guys, my last drive to texas and back I was going 70-80 maintaining atleast 25-26mpg! Gotta love technology and 6 gears!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-01-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powhusku

I've made several trips to neighboring states in the last six months and have been getting fantastic mileage. On this trip, I had a strong head wind, a 2000+ ft elevation increase, as well as some very icy roads, and the car was absolutely packed with ski gear and Christmas stuff (I'm actually amazed at how much we fit in there), yet none of these factors affected the mileage as much as I'd expect them to. 90%of the drive was highway, zero interstate. Average speed was around 75-80 mph. I know that 26 mpg isnt the best, but for a 6.2L V8, I think its amazing that this car can manage its fuel so effectively. Just another great reason for why I love this car so much. Also, hit the 10,000 mile mark on the way down! I'm 1/3 of the way to getting some new cams!

Impressive!!! 65mph, no wind and level ground might have seen you near 29-30. How cool is that!?

fmcooper · 01-01-2012, 04:11 PM

I reset at every fill-up and get 26.3 on the highway, driving conservatively of course. No complaints here.

Revo1 · 01-01-2012, 04:23 PM

Wasn't uncommon to get 26mpgs hwy, before I tuned out the AFM. Damned awesome man.

Powhusku · 01-01-2012, 10:10 PM

I filled up immediately before I began my trip, and I always reset my average speed/ average fule economy setting after refilling the tank. I love making the whole trip on one tank with fule to spare. The reason why some SS's get better mileage than others can be attributed to some of the bolt on parts some SS's like mine have. The ported throttle body, CAI, and catback exhaust all contribute to the engine using its fule more efficiently.

SS420 · 01-04-2012, 11:08 PM

I average 25+ on hwy cruising(68-73mph)....21+city/hwy driving. 575rwhp/594rwtq.
Reset it at every fueling.

01-01-2012, 12:37 PM	#1
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	Who says the SS cant get decent mileage? I've made several trips to neighboring states in the last six months and have been getting fantastic mileage. On this trip, I had a strong head wind, a 2000+ ft elevation increase, as well as some very icy roads, and the car was absolutely packed with ski gear and Christmas stuff (I'm actually amazed at how much we fit in there), yet none of these factors affected the mileage as much as I'd expect them to. 90%of the drive was highway, zero interstate. Average speed was around 75-80 mph. I know that 26 mpg isnt the best, but for a 6.2L V8, I think its amazing that this car can manage its fuel so effectively. Just another great reason for why I love this car so much. Also, hit the 10,000 mile mark on the way down! I'm 1/3 of the way to getting some new cams! __________________

01-01-2012, 12:47 PM	#2
L99SS Drives: '10 Camaro IOM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Closing fast... Posts: 568 View My Garage	That's great mileage for a 376! I averaged 25.5 going cross country - loaded trunk, passenger, etc. Is your car manual or automatic? The transmission is likely where I left ~ .6 difference in economy. __________________

01-01-2012, 12:49 PM	#3
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I got the same out of mine, 26.x not to shabby ... __________________

01-01-2012, 01:09 PM	#5
Carver1 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 247	Mine is right at 21mpg after 8500miles. No long trips. Pretty aggressive driving. I'm happy! __________________

01-01-2012, 01:27 PM	#6
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,272	Nice. Im sure u where doing under 60 because thats the only way it goes up for me. I do just about 75 and under and get about 23-24. Oh btw, SIM FTW!!! __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

01-01-2012, 12:57 PM	#4
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,367	Mines to new yet but at 100 miles I did a short freeway check I used on the v6 at 67 mph and got 27. On my 98 z28 with intake and exhaust and tune, two people at 70 mph average got 28, And that car is lighter and more aerodynamic. So yeah good mpg there!

01-01-2012, 01:38 PM	#7
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	I have a question. Since I got my car used, 12K miles on it when I bought it, if I reset the MPG estimator, will it estimate for the life of the car or just to the point of reset? edit Found it!!! Once you reset the MPG, then it starts over from that point. Now I can see what I'm getting!!! __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

01-01-2012, 02:31 PM	#9
FosterSS Guardians Of The Night Drives: '13 ZL1 CRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 500 View My Garage	Im honestly surprised how good we SS owners get these numbers for MPG! Im right there with you guys, my last drive to texas and back I was going 70-80 maintaining atleast 25-26mpg! Gotta love technology and 6 gears! __________________ 2013 ZL1 Crystal Red Tintcoat, Stock...for now 1968 SS/RS 396- being resurrected. 2011 SS LS3-Cammed, bolt-ons.(SOLD)

01-01-2012, 04:11 PM	#11
fmcooper Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 'Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Detroit Metro, Michigan - General Motors Employee Posts: 418 View My Garage	I reset at every fill-up and get 26.3 on the highway, driving conservatively of course. No complaints here. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Vert M6 w/Hurst -- 10/20/2011 (My Driveway) (traded in) 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Summit White Vert M6 w/Perf Exhaust + Perf Shifter -- 08/30/2013(Delivered!) 2016 Corvette Z51 Convertible Laguna Blue -- 06/23/2015 3800

01-01-2012, 04:23 PM	#12
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Wasn't uncommon to get 26mpgs hwy, before I tuned out the AFM. Damned awesome man. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-01-2012, 10:10 PM	#13
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	I filled up immediately before I began my trip, and I always reset my average speed/ average fule economy setting after refilling the tank. I love making the whole trip on one tank with fule to spare. The reason why some SS's get better mileage than others can be attributed to some of the bolt on parts some SS's like mine have. The ported throttle body, CAI, and catback exhaust all contribute to the engine using its fule more efficiently. __________________

01-04-2012, 11:08 PM	#14
SS420 Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Cyber Grey 6M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 55 View My Garage	I average 25+ on hwy cruising(68-73mph)....21+city/hwy driving. 575rwhp/594rwtq. Reset it at every fueling.

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