SS Gas Mileage

[NewCamaroGuy]

I just checked my DIC and it shows that I am averaging 19.7 mpg. That's in town and country road driving.

[5th Gen SS]

I just finished a 1200 mile trip from Texas. I averaged 23.2 mpg. In town, it only dropped to 22mpg.

[fbodfather]

Originally Posted by DkknightX

You serious Scott? Then just out of curiosity, why would they put 24MPG on the sticker? It isn't even coming close to the advertised optimal potential.

welllllll.........now think for a moment --

Do you believe that in over 10,000 miles I've only driven on highways?

I take side streets from Grosse Pointe Farms into Detroit each day that I'm working at the RenCen -- all city driving with stops and starts. (and I'm not known for going slow....) And when I go to the GM Tech Center? Stop and go driving on I-94 and I-696 -- forget highway mileage....

Milford Proving Grounds? Stop and Go driving on I-94, I-696- and I-96.......again - not conducive to highway mileage figures.....

On a trip from Grosse Pointe to Mars (Pittsburgh) at midnight? High 20s-- no traffic and I set the cruise at -- oh - uh -- 70???


Yes -- lots of trips, but frankly, I live to hear the roar of Thor's LS3........

What I'm saying is that your mileage WILL vary. If you drive a Camaro like you stole it, it will get poor mileage. If you drive conservatively - (and watch the instant mileage thru DIC) you'll get incredibly great gas mileage.

Moreover, the engines must break in - and when they do, mileage increases.

So - as I type this, Thor is about to break thru 15,000 miles -- and the last time I looked, his mileage computer was at just about 20 miles per gallon.....

........and if I must say so myself -- that's pretty remarkable........

(...did I mention that he idles quite a bit at Camaro/Firebird shows???)

[bgbadss]

Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

I have had my 2SS Manual Transmission for 1 week. I am averaging about 14.8 MPG. Granted, I am driving mostly around town, and although I haven't been speeding, I have not been slowly accelerating if you catch my drift. I am going to try and get the average gas mileage closer to 20 if possible. Anyone else have avg gas mileage as crappy as me? Any tips when shifting/driving? Thanks.

My new auto 2ss is averaging about the same, they only get good milage on the freeway while cruising. My C6 corvette gets way better milage and is much faster! But this car is still cool and runs pretty good for a heavy car.

[UCF w00t]

Originally Posted by bgbadss

My C6 corvette gets way better milage and is much faster!

Umm the C6 has practically the same powertrain and is a good bit lighter. It's pretty obvious that it would perform better in both MPG and speed.

Mostly around town, 17.7. I got stuck in heavy traffic a couple days ago and it dropped to 17.4. Lame. Cruise on the highway at... well... let's just say over the speed limit... and with some right foot induced passing, got around 20. I'm sure if I stuck it at 70 and didn't downshift and punch it to get around cars it woulda been a few higher. Try hitting a highway and set the cruise and resetting the MPG while you're cruising. That'll let you see how your car is doing. Also, the MPG ratings are done at 93 octane I'm sure so if you're only running 91 or 89 yours will be less.

[DkknightX]

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

Mostly around town, 17.7. I got stuck in heavy traffic a couple days ago and it dropped to 17.4. Lame. Cruise on the highway at... well... let's just say over the speed limit... and with some right foot induced passing, got around 20. I'm sure if I stuck it at 70 and didn't downshift and punch it to get around cars it woulda been a few higher. Try hitting a highway and set the cruise and resetting the MPG while you're cruising. That'll let you see how your car is doing. Also, the MPG ratings are done at 93 octane I'm sure so if you're only running 91 or 89 yours will be less.

OMG you exist! I haven't seen you around in months! You ever going to add my R6P car to your list or what? VIN# - 9550 Every time I check there it is missing. LOL!

[DkknightX]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

welllllll.........now think for a moment --

Do you believe that in over 10,000 miles I've only driven on highways?

I take side streets from Grosse Pointe Farms into Detroit each day that I'm working at the RenCen -- all city driving with stops and starts. (and I'm not known for going slow....) And when I go to the GM Tech Center? Stop and go driving on I-94 and I-696 -- forget highway mileage....

Milford Proving Grounds? Stop and Go driving on I-94, I-696- and I-96.......again - not conducive to highway mileage figures.....

On a trip from Grosse Pointe to Mars (Pittsburgh) at midnight? High 20s-- no traffic and I set the cruise at -- oh - uh -- 70???


Yes -- lots of trips, but frankly, I live to hear the roar of Thor's LS3........

What I'm saying is that your mileage WILL vary. If you drive a Camaro like you stole it, it will get poor mileage. If you drive conservatively - (and watch the instant mileage thru DIC) you'll get incredibly great gas mileage.

Moreover, the engines must break in - and when they do, mileage increases.

So - as I type this, Thor is about to break thru 15,000 miles -- and the last time I looked, his mileage computer was at just about 20 miles per gallon.....

........and if I must say so myself -- that's pretty remarkable........

(...did I mention that he idles quite a bit at Camaro/Firebird shows???)

Hahaha! Great points and I agree completely! I'm sitting with just above 1500 miles and honestly, the gas mileage doesn't bother me one bit, great MPG or not. It's a weekender and I'm definitely not complaining. So you are saying as the mileage goes up, there are more sweet spots that will improve gas mileage once you get up to 20 or 30 thousand miles? I know my Cobalt SS/SC is definitely like that 33MPG with a GM Stage 2 Upgrade. Rated was 30MPG on the sticker. I can see it happening. Just need to be more patient. Thanks for the response fbod!

[joerod97]

Im not concerned about mileage... Im just gonna drive it!!

[Revo1]

Originally Posted by myold88

We went out tonight for a 40 mile fun run with my 2SS/RS A6. 3/4 local, many lights and 1/4 interstate. We averaged 17.7 per the computer. I'm Ok with that. I didn't buy this great car to worry about gas mileage. Also, nothing but 93 octane for my SS.

Can't even get that stuff around here.

87, 89, 91 octane only

[csjrishere]

I just did a 900 mile trip and averaged 22.9 mpg.

[Silverguardrail]

I got 24.9 mi/gal on a round-trip of 450 miles w/LS3 MN6, have 2033 miles on it and changed oil @ 943.

[fastball]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

welllllll.........now think for a moment --

Do you believe that in over 10,000 miles I've only driven on highways?

I take side streets from Grosse Pointe Farms into Detroit each day that I'm working at the RenCen -- all city driving with stops and starts. (and I'm not known for going slow....) And when I go to the GM Tech Center? Stop and go driving on I-94 and I-696 -- forget highway mileage....

Milford Proving Grounds? Stop and Go driving on I-94, I-696- and I-96.......again - not conducive to highway mileage figures.....

On a trip from Grosse Pointe to Mars (Pittsburgh) at midnight? High 20s-- no traffic and I set the cruise at -- oh - uh -- 70???


Yes -- lots of trips, but frankly, I live to hear the roar of Thor's LS3........

What I'm saying is that your mileage WILL vary. If you drive a Camaro like you stole it, it will get poor mileage. If you drive conservatively - (and watch the instant mileage thru DIC) you'll get incredibly great gas mileage.

Moreover, the engines must break in - and when they do, mileage increases.

So - as I type this, Thor is about to break thru 15,000 miles -- and the last time I looked, his mileage computer was at just about 20 miles per gallon.....

........and if I must say so myself -- that's pretty remarkable........

(...did I mention that he idles quite a bit at Camaro/Firebird shows???)

As I hear the distant screams from the past 3 years......

"For the Camaro SS to be successfull it must have 500 hp, be lighter than a go-cart, have a 10 star afety rating, get 35 mpg, and cost under $15k fully loaded"

[ffrcobra_65]

92mpg. that is right, 92!

3 miles of downhill driving

[Jeanius]

Those of you that use the skip shift, what rpm do you shift into 4th? I have yet to try the skip shift because on my 95 TA is lugged the he'll
out of the engine