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theholycow · 01-13-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AlohaBR

To get back on subject...Had this thought the other night.
My 68 with a GM 383 and Tremec 6spd actually gets better mileage if I keep the RPMs above 2k.
Could it be that keeping the RPM's low is effecting mileage? Is it not working as efficiently as it could at the below 2K rpm's?

Could be, but I wouldn't depend on it. Carbureted old-tech doesn't always respond the same as the latest direct injected technology.

FWIW, my VW gets huge gains from lower RPM, but my GMC responds better to letting it rev up a bit.

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Originally Posted by brjray

My tires are down to 30psi in the cold so that hurts a bit too.

It's not safe to drive on underinflated tires. The inflation pressure posted on the car is the minimum, to be measured when the tire hasn't been driven recently (cold). The only time it's safe to run lower than that is if you've lightened the car a LOT, are not driving at highway speed, or sometimes if you've put on significantly larger tires (not something anyone would do on a Camaro).

*DGthe3* · 01-13-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by theholycow

Could be, but I wouldn't depend on it. Carbureted old-tech doesn't always respond the same as the latest direct injected technology.

FWIW, my VW gets huge gains from lower RPM, but my GMC responds better to letting it rev up a bit.

It's not safe to drive on underinflated tires. The inflation pressure posted on the car is the minimum, to be measured when the tire hasn't been driven recently (cold). The only time it's safe to run lower than that is if you've lightened the car a LOT, are not driving at highway speed, or sometimes if you've put on significantly larger tires (not something anyone SHOULD do on a Camaro).

Had to correct that. People do strange things to cars ...

kjd15 · 01-13-2010, 05:25 PM

^ There used to be a yellow first gen around here on tires/suspension like that.

sonnenfm · 01-13-2010, 05:27 PM

Just as so many have been writing, I am a bit disappointed that after 700 miles I am averaging 15.8 mpg around town. I do not have a heavy foot though I am no slouch either. What do you all think? Problem or just deal with it-it's a Camaro

Angrybird 12 · 01-13-2010, 06:35 PM

I just did a around town loop drive, resetting the MPG at the start. after a 15 mile trip, with 10 miles of stop and go driving from 30 to 55 mph and 5 miles Interstate at 55 mph my DIC shows 22 MPG, that is with 350 miles on the odometer. oh and i was driving in sport mode and not babying it.

Angrybird 12 · 01-13-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Had to correct that. People do strange things to cars ...

Alot of peopkle around here used to do that if they had an old Blazer or Bronco with a rusted out body and had a dead Camaro or Firebird laying around in their back yard up on blocks... Redneck SUV...

TJ91 · 01-13-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sonnenfm

Just as so many have been writing, I am a bit disappointed that after 700 miles I am averaging 15.8 mpg around town. I do not have a heavy foot though I am no slouch either. What do you all think? Problem or just deal with it-it's a Camaro

i almost went through a depression phase when my car was averaging 14.5mpg, like i said before, drive her hard and check back with us...

strauchpete · 01-15-2010, 01:18 AM

Good fuel economy is nice but come on not one of us got Camaro for the fuel economy other wise we all would be driving a Prius.

TJ91 · 01-15-2010, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by strauchpete

Good fuel economy is nice but come on not one of us got Camaro for the fuel economy other wise we all would be driving a Prius.

Yeah but the gas milage difference between the v6 and v8 is what gets people to choose between v8 or v6

theholycow · 01-15-2010, 08:37 AM

Purchase price, insurance cost, and slightly better weight distribution are other cited reasons.

Besides, just because you bought a Camaro doesn't necessarily mean you have no reason to try to save gas. I'm sure some people put on lots of miles where they're not having fun no matter what they're driving; might as well not waste money on those miles. Then when it's time to have fun they abandon their fuel economy concern.

bi11ymc · 01-15-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by strauchpete

Good fuel economy is nice but come on not one of us got Camaro for the fuel economy other wise we all would be driving a Prius.

I was looking for an attractive, sporty two door coupe to replace my gas guzzling 4X4 truck. I did not go with a Corvette again (I had a 1998 that I sort of just quit driving). I looked at the Mustang, Challenger, Camaro, and G37. I went with the Camaro for the following reasons in order of preference:

(1) gas mileage (Camaro was the best)
(2) styling (Camaro, Challenger, G37 are all beautiful)
(3) cost (Camaro gave more for the money)
(4) luxury (G37 is way more expensive)
(5) performance (304hp was just a bonus)

*DGthe3* · 01-15-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by strauchpete

Good fuel economy is nice but come on not one of us got Camaro for the fuel economy other wise we all would be driving a Prius.

Its the balance of fuel economy and performance. If the Camaro were rated at 12/20 there would be a lot fewer sales, particularly after the diehards get their car.

PieNsky · 01-15-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by strauchpete

Good fuel economy is nice but come on not one of us got Camaro for the fuel economy other wise we all would be driving a Prius.

With a 130 daily commute to work, if it got 25 mph or so epa on the hwy, I wouldn't have bought it.
Damn I love this Camaro

Easy Go · 01-15-2010, 12:06 PM

I traded in a Chevy Aveo and I was used to very high mpg. I've lusted after the body of the Camaro ever since concept and I think I would have bought one eventually - even if it had "typical" muscle car mpg.

The fact it has such a high mpg rating in combination with the power and reasonable price "accelerated" my purchasing one as I was able to justify it more readily.

I was very close to buying a Saab 9-3 turbo. I had tried an M6 SS previously (didn't like it, too expensive for me). Test drove an A6 LT (didn't like it, though maybe after break-in I'd have liked it more). Test drove an M6 LS (loved it right off the bat... Saab who?)

Just finished a highway trip from the proving grounds (96/696) and I got 24mpg leaning pretty heavy on the gas pedal. 29-30 is easy when following the recommended speed signs posted on the side of the road.

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sonnenfm Drives: 2010 RS Silver Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lighthouse Point, Florida Posts: 1	A bit disappointed Just as so many have been writing, I am a bit disappointed that after 700 miles I am averaging 15.8 mpg around town. I do not have a heavy foot though I am no slouch either. What do you all think? Problem or just deal with it-it's a Camaro

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Easy Go Drives: LLT MV5 B34 N65... period. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: - Posts: 283	I traded in a Chevy Aveo and I was used to very high mpg. I've lusted after the body of the Camaro ever since concept and I think I would have bought one eventually - even if it had "typical" muscle car mpg. The fact it has such a high mpg rating in combination with the power and reasonable price "accelerated" my purchasing one as I was able to justify it more readily. I was very close to buying a Saab 9-3 turbo. I had tried an M6 SS previously (didn't like it, too expensive for me). Test drove an A6 LT (didn't like it, though maybe after break-in I'd have liked it more). Test drove an M6 LS (loved it right off the bat... Saab who?) Just finished a highway trip from the proving grounds (96/696) and I got 24mpg leaning pretty heavy on the gas pedal. 29-30 is easy when following the recommended speed signs posted on the side of the road. __________________ In the early morning... when there's only a mere suggestion that the sun is going to bother coming up at all that day - a CGM blur accompanied by the anthem of 312 horses awakens the morning commuters from their NPR-induced stupor. Charging past the front lines in an all-or-nothing battle cry that the King has returned...

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strauchpete Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sedalia, Missouri Posts: 338 View My Garage	Good fuel economy is nice but come on not one of us got Camaro for the fuel economy other wise we all would be driving a Prius.