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CamaroGuyDave · 05-04-2014, 11:15 PM

I reset my average fuel consumption every time I fill up. It is dead accurate when I check how many miles I drive to how many gallons I put it. The most it has been off is .5 MPG.
Currently getting 21 MPG.

rebelyell22 · 05-04-2014, 11:36 PM

I reset mine before a trip to the local community college (mostly highway) and got like 28.5mpg

JCunningham · 05-04-2014, 11:40 PM

iv had 4 vehicles with mpg computers. 1 jeep and 3 GMs and all were within a 10th of a mpg when calculated by the pump. These cars get amazing fuel milage. Even the V8.

DSX_Camaro · 05-04-2014, 11:43 PM

This test is only over about 15 miles... I have a picture of my DIC showing 34mpg and I have a 2LT/RS. Vehicle weight and wheels make a big difference, let alone gasoline octane, road grades, wind... etc.

That said, there's pictures of guys that get the DIC to show 99.9 mpg. So.

rebelyell22 · 05-05-2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

This test is only over about 15 miles... I have a picture of my DIC showing 34mpg and I have a 2LT/RS. Vehicle weight and wheels make a big difference, let alone gasoline octane, road grades, wind... etc.

That said, there's pictures of guys that get the DIC to show 99.9 mpg. So.

Mine was over 60-70 miles.

metacam · 05-05-2014, 04:42 AM

drive around the hills of san francisco and then report back

PalmerGA · 05-05-2014, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroGuyDave

I reset my average fuel consumption every time I fill up. It is dead accurate when I check how many miles I drive to how many gallons I put it. The most it has been off is .5 MPG.
Currently getting 21 MPG.

Same here, but averaging 19.6 right now in combination driving (about 70% highway, 30% in town). I rarely get over 20 per tank, except on trips when it's almost all interstate. Then I get 23 or so.

JR 1 · 05-05-2014, 09:02 AM

In think the DICs are a lot more accurate than people give them credit for. Maybe the early ones weren't as good, but I'd wager it's the most accurate reading for mileage you are going to get. There is probably more variation in the amount of gas you put in your tank when you fill up.

But you aren't going to get any meaningful information by testing your mileage over just 15 miles. There is way too much variation (grade, wind, steering, brake, throttle inputs, etc.) to read anything into those results.

JCunningham · 05-05-2014, 09:33 AM

why do people always say you didnt drive it far enough. If he drives 15 miles and used so much gas then thats what he got. even my V8 could do 29mpg stock if I tried. iv done it more than once. If you give it some gas it goes down. Try driving this car through a tank without giving it some gas. Ya If i drive it legally but like a camaro i get 19-20. If I get on the thruway and set the cruise at 75 I still get 25mpg with 3.91 gears repeatedly. I go by I averaged this much on this trip. You cant include the mileage you get when your having fun with the car.

F-16 Camaro · 05-05-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

why do people always say you didnt drive it far enough. If he drives 15 miles and used so much gas then thats what he got. even my V8 could do 29mpg stock if I tried. iv done it more than once. If you give it some gas it goes down. Try driving this car through a tank without giving it some gas. Ya If i drive it legally but like a camaro i get 19-20. If I get on the thruway and set the cruise at 75 I still get 25mpg with 3.91 gears repeatedly. I go by I averaged this much on this trip. You cant include the mileage you get when your having fun with the car.

I can only just barely understand your point. And even still I'm not positive.

Scalded Dog · 05-05-2014, 11:34 AM

I'm not impressed. Holler back when you get numbers like I do.

TooCool5 · 05-05-2014, 12:16 PM

I do those numbers with summer driving and summer gas.

Your in Cal so you should be able to do that yr round.

Winter fuel blend here kills about 5 mpg.

shaffe · 05-05-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackass

Anyone can do that , but it's not a good reading for what the car makes on reality
Driving at X speed and push the reset switch , hold the gas pedal steady at the peed you are going on a flat area , bammmm , 60mpg , so freaking what ?

exactly, I reset it in my wifes car the other day while driving and hers said 99MPG.

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

iv had 4 vehicles with mpg computers. 1 jeep and 3 GMs and all were within a 10th of a mpg when calculated by the pump. These cars get amazing fuel milage. Even the V8.

they can be accurate, but sometimes from my experience they can read out on the high side. Example, a buddy of mine has a 14' Silverado 4x4 crew cab with the 5.3. He sent me a picture of his computer showing a read out of 27MPG at 70MPH. I think we all know a Silverado isn't going to get 27MPG at 70

MDcarnut · 05-05-2014, 01:34 PM

Any and all discussion about C5 fuel economy should not be allowed on the forum. This should be a hard set rule, penalized by immediate suspension and a public flogging.

05-04-2014, 11:36 PM	#16
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	I reset mine before a trip to the local community college (mostly highway) and got like 28.5mpg __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

05-04-2014, 11:40 PM	#17
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	iv had 4 vehicles with mpg computers. 1 jeep and 3 GMs and all were within a 10th of a mpg when calculated by the pump. These cars get amazing fuel milage. Even the V8. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

05-04-2014, 11:43 PM	#18
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	This test is only over about 15 miles... I have a picture of my DIC showing 34mpg and I have a 2LT/RS. Vehicle weight and wheels make a big difference, let alone gasoline octane, road grades, wind... etc. That said, there's pictures of guys that get the DIC to show 99.9 mpg. So. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

05-05-2014, 09:33 AM	#23
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	why do people always say you didnt drive it far enough. If he drives 15 miles and used so much gas then thats what he got. even my V8 could do 29mpg stock if I tried. iv done it more than once. If you give it some gas it goes down. Try driving this car through a tank without giving it some gas. Ya If i drive it legally but like a camaro i get 19-20. If I get on the thruway and set the cruise at 75 I still get 25mpg with 3.91 gears repeatedly. I go by I averaged this much on this trip. You cant include the mileage you get when your having fun with the car. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

05-05-2014, 11:34 AM	#25
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	I'm not impressed. Holler back when you get numbers like I do. Attached Images

05-04-2014, 11:15 PM	#15
CamaroGuyDave Drives: 2013 1LT A6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 108	I reset my average fuel consumption every time I fill up. It is dead accurate when I check how many miles I drive to how many gallons I put it. The most it has been off is .5 MPG. Currently getting 21 MPG.

05-05-2014, 04:42 AM	#20
metacam Drives: 2014 camaro ss convertible Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: bay area Posts: 36	drive around the hills of san francisco and then report back

05-05-2014, 09:02 AM	#22
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,246	In think the DICs are a lot more accurate than people give them credit for. Maybe the early ones weren't as good, but I'd wager it's the most accurate reading for mileage you are going to get. There is probably more variation in the amount of gas you put in your tank when you fill up. But you aren't going to get any meaningful information by testing your mileage over just 15 miles. There is way too much variation (grade, wind, steering, brake, throttle inputs, etc.) to read anything into those results.

05-05-2014, 12:16 PM	#26
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	I do those numbers with summer driving and summer gas. Your in Cal so you should be able to do that yr round. Winter fuel blend here kills about 5 mpg. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

05-05-2014, 01:34 PM	#28
MDcarnut Drives: 2013 IOM 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: MD Posts: 108 View My Garage	Any and all discussion about C5 fuel economy should not be allowed on the forum. This should be a hard set rule, penalized by immediate suspension and a public flogging.