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Revo1 · 08-01-2010, 01:58 PM

Nice work man! 65 on the fwy is just imposible for me, that must be where the ecnomy lies...

Medic726 · 07-16-2011, 10:19 AM

This post is old but thought I'd give an update. I just hit 36000 miles on my car and continue to get great mpg results. I've been driving it in sport mode now and on my last tank the dic read 29.5 mpg with almost 540 miles on the tank of gas. Going to be switching over the the RS rims here shortly so I will see if the mpg changes going from 18's to 20's.

rwmiller56 · 07-16-2011, 10:39 AM

That's pretty good gas mileage. I have about 1K miles on mine, and haven't taken it on a long road trip yet. My work commute is 10 miles one way, but about half of that can be nasty stop & go. So far, I'm averaging about 21 MPG, and about 30 MPH. I usually fill up at slightly below 1/4 tank, which is around 300 miles.
She's still breaking in, so I expect the gas mileage may still get better.

Roger

TooCool5 · 07-16-2011, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

Those who bought their Camaro for conservative driving and to get high MPG should sell their car and buy a Toyota Prius.

You don't deserve the HP of the Camaro.

Non sense, I use the horsepower for bursts of fun and can do 33 MPG if its all highway with my LS and stock BF Goodrich tires @ 35 PSI.
You cannot do that in a loose your dignity Prius!

BSR-1 · 07-16-2011, 01:10 PM

I must be missing something here. I drive 25 miles to work (each way) about 18 of it on the freeway. I'm getting 19.3 avg.
It started at about 17 and has gone up to where it is now (2500 miles).

I floor it every now and then but mostly I'm just cruising along.

I see lots of claims of 29+, I've evn seen V8's showing 24+ on the DIC.

What gives?

b4z · 07-16-2011, 03:06 PM

Keep the hwy rpms below 2000 and you'll get good mileage. Usually the EPA rating or better.

happycamper · 07-16-2011, 03:11 PM

I always get 28-29mpg average when driving 65mph, and that includes a little city driving.

Commuting to/from work, I'm now getting around 25mpg, but that is about 70% highway. When the car was new, I only got about 21mpg communting, but winter fuel could be a factor.

ltrcola · 07-16-2011, 09:46 PM

I had always gotten pretty mediocre mileage (15-16 mpg) in town, but I only have a four mile drive and part of it is winding my way up a parking ramp. On the highway it was never great either. But I think the culprit is partially the 10% ethanol gas that's the cheapest here. When we visited Pennsylvania I switched to the 87 octane and there were sections where I got 29mpg. But you have to be going 55-60 for it to work, if you bump up to 70 or 75 it goes down again.

rtcat600man · 07-16-2011, 09:52 PM

20,000 + miles for a total avg. of 24.5 mpg.

I have seen as high as 30 mpg on a tank full.

I have seen as high has 33 mpg while doing some 25 mile test on the way into work.

Good Performance, Better Handling, Fantastic Looks. WOW, I LOVE MY CAMARO.

Sidd218 · 07-16-2011, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSR-1

I must be missing something here. I drive 25 miles to work (each way) about 18 of it on the freeway. I'm getting 19.3 avg.
It started at about 17 and has gone up to where it is now (2500 miles).

I floor it every now and then but mostly I'm just cruising along.

I see lots of claims of 29+, I've evn seen V8's showing 24+ on the DIC.

What gives?

I know same here!

At first I thought it would go up but I haven't gone over 20mpg since I've had the car, either way Im happy cause I knew what I was getting, and If I want to save gas I would have boughten a Cruze or something fuel efficient, shoot I plan on trading up to a SS, and probably average 18 mpg with the V8

BSR-1 · 07-16-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidd218

I know same here!

At first I thought it would go up but I haven't gone over 20mpg since I've had the car, either way Im happy cause I knew what I was getting, and If I want to save gas I would have boughten a Cruze or something fuel efficient, shoot I plan on trading up to a SS, and probably average 18 mpg with the V8

I hear ya! For this much power, 19MPG ain't bad!
I plan to get the V8 when I trade this in.

Zachary Hendrix · 07-16-2011, 11:18 PM

I got 32.4 one time! It was on a plane for around 15 miles, then it was all uphill and went to 27.something

ShadoChaser · 07-17-2011, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro5grey

nice! i have no add ons and im gettin 24.8 mpg....mostly highway miles...6m...i keep the rpm no higher than 2500

I'm getting 24.5 mpg on mine, It's great!

08-01-2010, 01:58 PM	#29
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Nice work man! 65 on the fwy is just imposible for me, that must be where the ecnomy lies... __________________ "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

07-16-2011, 01:10 PM	#33
BSR-1 Drives: 17 ZL1 M6 Black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Capo Beach, Ca Posts: 1,411 View My Garage	I must be missing something here. I drive 25 miles to work (each way) about 18 of it on the freeway. I'm getting 19.3 avg. It started at about 17 and has gone up to where it is now (2500 miles). I floor it every now and then but mostly I'm just cruising along. I see lots of claims of 29+, I've evn seen V8's showing 24+ on the DIC. What gives? __________________

07-16-2011, 03:11 PM	#35
happycamper Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 AGM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 221	I always get 28-29mpg average when driving 65mph, and that includes a little city driving. Commuting to/from work, I'm now getting around 25mpg, but that is about 70% highway. When the car was new, I only got about 21mpg communting, but winter fuel could be a factor. __________________ Ashen Gray Metallic w/factory Hurst shifter Previous: 2011 2LT/RS M6

07-16-2011, 09:46 PM	#36
ltrcola Drives: SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 46 View My Garage	I had always gotten pretty mediocre mileage (15-16 mpg) in town, but I only have a four mile drive and part of it is winding my way up a parking ramp. On the highway it was never great either. But I think the culprit is partially the 10% ethanol gas that's the cheapest here. When we visited Pennsylvania I switched to the 87 octane and there were sections where I got 29mpg. But you have to be going 55-60 for it to work, if you bump up to 70 or 75 it goes down again. __________________ 2010 SIM 2LT/RS\| Mods: Gibson Axle-backs, Body Color XM Antenna, RPI Stealth Mud Flaps

07-16-2011, 09:52 PM	#37
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	20,000 + miles for a total avg. of 24.5 mpg. I have seen as high as 30 mpg on a tank full. I have seen as high has 33 mpg while doing some 25 mile test on the way into work. Good Performance, Better Handling, Fantastic Looks. WOW, I LOVE MY CAMARO. __________________ MY BUILD

07-16-2011, 10:19 AM	#30
Medic726 Drives: 2020 Camaro convertible RS Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 887 View My Garage	This post is old but thought I'd give an update. I just hit 36000 miles on my car and continue to get great mpg results. I've been driving it in sport mode now and on my last tank the dic read 29.5 mpg with almost 540 miles on the tank of gas. Going to be switching over the the RS rims here shortly so I will see if the mpg changes going from 18's to 20's.

07-16-2011, 10:39 AM	#31
rwmiller56 Drives: 2011 1LT Summit White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 111	That's pretty good gas mileage. I have about 1K miles on mine, and haven't taken it on a long road trip yet. My work commute is 10 miles one way, but about half of that can be nasty stop & go. So far, I'm averaging about 21 MPG, and about 30 MPH. I usually fill up at slightly below 1/4 tank, which is around 300 miles. She's still breaking in, so I expect the gas mileage may still get better. Roger

07-16-2011, 03:06 PM	#34
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,424	Keep the hwy rpms below 2000 and you'll get good mileage. Usually the EPA rating or better.

07-16-2011, 11:18 PM	#40
Zachary Hendrix Drives: 2008 Z06 Corvette Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: TN Posts: 205 View My Garage	I got 32.4 one time! It was on a plane for around 15 miles, then it was all uphill and went to 27.something __________________ TEAM LS7 '08 Corvette Z06 3LZ 10,363 Current Miles (9-26-2011) 3.8 Tested 0-60 8.02 @ 100.4MPH: 1/8 Mile 11.78 @ 120.2: 1/4 Mile

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