V6 gas mileage

[faninc]

back to back days of 120 mile round trips (same route) all higway got 27.2 MPH at avg speed of 65-70 MPH. Have Airaid and LS3 mufflers installed. was also getting those miles prior to those mods...

[Booneabal]

Remember folks, tire pressure is key - you can lose 2-3 mpg if your tires are soft.

[kjd15]

Originally Posted by Booneabal

Remember folks, tire pressure is key - you can lose 2-3 mpg if your tires are soft.

I've been going by what the computer says. Generally, is that pretty reliable?

[Angrybird 12]

Just got home from a 500 mile trip in the Camaro. Using 93 Octane, I Averaged 27.7 MPG, Mostly driving 65-70 MPH, 90% was mountian driving.. Alot of acceleration up the hills.. The V6 Handled the mountians great. I used the Paddle shifters to hold it in a lower gear going down the mountians, I let the auto handle going up the mountians... I used cruise control as much as I could.
I bet in a state with no mountians I could easily get 30+ mpg out of it
So I normally average 26 on the highway in the same type driving, So my MPG increased by 1.7 MPG..

[faninc]

why using 93 octane? Fuel tables built for 87 and scrmng says anti knock sensors adjust if needed, for 87 octane?

just curious...by me thirty cents more per gallon...for 93.

Do you feel a SIGNIFICANT difference in car?

thanks

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by faninc

why using 93 octane? Fuel tables built for 87 and scrmng says anti knock sensors adjust if needed, for 87 octane?

just curious...by me thirty cents more per gallon...for 93.

Do you feel a SIGNIFICANT difference in car?

thanks

I was experimenting to see if there would be enough difference to justify people with V6 cars to use the 93 Octane. to me it wasn't. At least for highway use there was not enough difference to justify the cost, performance and MPG wise.

[faninc]

Got it. Thanks for the testing! Now we can buy an extra six pack with the savings per fill up. LOL

[mrray13]

Originally Posted by kjd15

I found it too and signed up. I"m the same way as you, though...I'll probably forget to update it too. I keep receipts, so the amount of gas will be available, but if I don't remember to check the mileage, what good is it?

lol, and I thought I was the only one!!

Maybe I'll sign up and start keeping tabs.

[scrming]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I was experimenting to see if there would be enough difference to justify people with V6 cars to use the 93 Octane. to me it wasn't. At least for highway use there was not enough difference to justify the cost, performance and MPG wise.

I wouldn't expect to see a really noticeable difference on the street... however, at the track where times are measured down to .001 of a second... well, you get the point! LOL

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by scrming

I wouldn't expect to see a really noticeable difference on the street... however, at the track where times are measured down to .001 of a second... well, you get the point! LOL

maybe so, But mine will never see the track...So back to 87 for me..

[efpardo]

I took a nice easy 200 mile drive today on the highway. I was surprised to get 30.9 mpg! I normally use regular gas and on occasion use premium. Personally I can never tell or feel the difference. I imagine if I had diagnostic equipment I might be able to glean some useful information. At the track these fractional advantages of higher octane fuels can make a huge difference. Not so much off the track. The owners manual says use 87 octaine or higher. For the V8 91 or higher. And, "You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle’s acceleration could be slightly reduced, and you might notice a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as a spark knock. If the octane is less than 87, you might notice a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible." Wow--I didn't realize! So much information.

At the end of the day, I just had a good time driving my car and was thrilled with the mileage.

[jleinaweaver]

Originally Posted by 7CAMARO7

I doubt people bought the v6 camaro for "gas mileage." Most who got the 6 I'm betting just love camaros and couldn't afford the 8 at the moment, so the 6 was the next best thing. And oh yea, it is rated pretty good on mpg... but mainly for the styling and image.

I'm starting to wonder if you V8 guys are simply missing a few inches, you know, down there, and need to compensate.

[bmclark]

Originally Posted by jleinaweaver

I'm starting to wonder if you V8 guys are simply missing a few inches, you know, down there, and need to compensate.

lol

[TJ91]

Originally Posted by jleinaweaver

I'm starting to wonder if you V8 guys are simply missing a few inches, you know, down there, and need to compensate.