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djm96z28 · 01-29-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jtragolia

Hey everyone, when I first got my camaro (automatic) back in July I was averaging around 12-13 mpg. I was hoping it would improve after the break in period but it still seems low to me. I now have around 3200 miles on the car, and installed a MRT version 2 exhaust and an Air Aid cold air intake. I mostly do city driving (about 90%) and usually don't drive it too aggressively. However, I'm only averaging 14-15 mpg. I'm getting my mpg numbers from the DIC, and double checking them by dividing the number of miles I drove on a tank of gas, by how many gallons I had to add to the tank. I just wanted to know of these mpg numbers seem normal to you, or if you think something needs to be checked out by the dealer? Thanks in advance for your insight.

Wow, that seems pretty low to me. I get better than that on my LT1 V8 with an automatic 4 speed.

TJ91 · 01-29-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

Challenger RT i test drove was getting the same MPG. I almost bought that car

And i forgot to add, that was with the Chally being floored and i mean FLOORED!

ROD1 · 01-30-2010, 10:21 AM

Ok so if someone is averaging 27mpg, why did they buy a Camaro? .........Just bustin!!

bluman · 01-31-2010, 03:20 PM

Averaging about 21-22 mpg in light traffic,
doesn't matter if I'm in D or S
this with a SOLO exhaust and Airaid CAI,
car is running great but a bit rich, I can tell by the heavy soot on the exhaust tips,
can't wait till they come up with a tune !

97one · 01-31-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtragolia

Hey everyone, when I first got my camaro (automatic) back in July I was averaging around 12-13 mpg. I was hoping it would improve after the break in period but it still seems low to me. I now have around 3200 miles on the car, and installed a MRT version 2 exhaust and an Air Aid cold air intake. I mostly do city driving (about 90%) and usually don't drive it too aggressively. However, I'm only averaging 14-15 mpg. I'm getting my mpg numbers from the DIC, and double checking them by dividing the number of miles I drove on a tank of gas, by how many gallons I had to add to the tank. I just wanted to know of these mpg numbers seem normal to you, or if you think something needs to be checked out by the dealer? Thanks in advance for your insight.

You probably drive more aggressive than you think.....imo

Angrybird 12 · 02-02-2010, 04:17 PM

Just checked mine today, all City driving I got 19.5 MPG on the last tank..

technoside2 · 02-02-2010, 05:03 PM

I'm averaging about 19 MPG on every fill up. According to the display on my gauges. I do about 30 miles a day 15 miles back and forth to work and back. I never really get on it unles there's a Mustang wanting to challenge me.

kd4hey · 02-03-2010, 12:26 PM

I have a 1LT, fully stock & drive mostly rural. I only have 1800 miles on mine, but average 24.5MPG. I try to keep my foot out of it, but sometimes..... My commute is 38 miles one way, mostly 4 lanes rural red lights several miles apart, then 8 miles of interstate, so it is quite varied. I did reset the DIC at about 500 miles, but noticed no appreciable change.

By way of interest, my 2008 Kia Spectra with a 2.0L 4 cylinder only averages 30MPG! Only 5 MPG difference. Man what a difference technology makes! The Camaro is a HELL of a lot more fun to drive!

venice17517 · 02-03-2010, 01:13 PM

At 1000 miles getting 26.1 on the highway and 23 in the city.

CloudXTC · 02-06-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

And i forgot to add, that was with the Chally being floored and i mean FLOORED!

just imagine you wouldnt be here if you bought that challenger

deibelsan · 02-11-2010, 10:14 PM

1st tank was 19.5 and 2nd was 20.3. Lots of city and varied hard driving

SUV2008 · 02-11-2010, 10:45 PM

6 speed manual. After first oil change and around 2200 miles i am getting 19-20 around city. Not alot of highway driving yet.

Arthur 818 · 04-21-2010, 02:15 AM

same here bro...every day i tell myself WTF !!...some SS model get better fuel economy then me...90% of the time i get 13.1/13.4 mpg (all city driving) the cars all stock...i just ordered an MRT v1 exhaust so lets see if this improves it..i think i do to many hard take offs lol maybe thats the problem ? cant help it it sounds BEAST !!! even for a v6 lol

devildoc · 04-21-2010, 10:58 AM

Ok, so this is how I have started to monitor my mpg. I'm trying to keep all of my acceleration below 2250rpm through the gears. Everytime I'm filling up on gas I reset my avg mpg and avg speed. This gives me an idea of my mpg to the speed traveled. Helps to see where the mpg goes up and down. Now, if your like me I will do hard accels through the band trying to get into traffic and the mpg will drop just from that. So be prepared. Right now I'm at 19.4mpg and 24.7mph.

01-31-2010, 03:20 PM	#18
bluman Drives: '10 Corvette GS/'13 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 635	Averaging about 21-22 mpg in light traffic, doesn't matter if I'm in D or S this with a SOLO exhaust and Airaid CAI, car is running great but a bit rich, I can tell by the heavy soot on the exhaust tips, can't wait till they come up with a tune ! __________________ 2010 Camaro SIM/CGM RS/2LT VIN #310 SOLD 2010 Corvette Grand Sport

02-02-2010, 04:17 PM	#20
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Just checked mine today, all City driving I got 19.5 MPG on the last tank.. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

04-21-2010, 02:15 AM	#27
Arthur 818 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/Fully Loaded Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 213 View My Garage	same here bro...every day i tell myself WTF !!...some SS model get better fuel economy then me...90% of the time i get 13.1/13.4 mpg (all city driving) the cars all stock...i just ordered an MRT v1 exhaust so lets see if this improves it..i think i do to many hard take offs lol maybe thats the problem ? cant help it it sounds BEAST !!! even for a v6 lol __________________

04-21-2010, 10:58 AM	#28
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Ok, so this is how I have started to monitor my mpg. I'm trying to keep all of my acceleration below 2250rpm through the gears. Everytime I'm filling up on gas I reset my avg mpg and avg speed. This gives me an idea of my mpg to the speed traveled. Helps to see where the mpg goes up and down. Now, if your like me I will do hard accels through the band trying to get into traffic and the mpg will drop just from that. So be prepared. Right now I'm at 19.4mpg and 24.7mph. __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

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01-30-2010, 10:21 AM	#17
ROD1 Retired Drives: 2010 Camaro RS V6 #1301 DOB 3/23/09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 2,563	Ok so if someone is averaging 27mpg, why did they buy a Camaro? .........Just bustin!!

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kd4hey Motorhead Wannabe Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (L99) RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Honea Path, SC Posts: 142	I have a 1LT, fully stock & drive mostly rural. I only have 1800 miles on mine, but average 24.5MPG. I try to keep my foot out of it, but sometimes..... My commute is 38 miles one way, mostly 4 lanes rural red lights several miles apart, then 8 miles of interstate, so it is quite varied. I did reset the DIC at about 500 miles, but noticed no appreciable change. By way of interest, my 2008 Kia Spectra with a 2.0L 4 cylinder only averages 30MPG! Only 5 MPG difference. Man what a difference technology makes! The Camaro is a HELL of a lot more fun to drive!

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venice17517 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lewistown PA Posts: 81 View My Garage	At 1000 miles getting 26.1 on the highway and 23 in the city.

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