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Scrapppy666 · 05-26-2009, 11:31 AM

I drive about 3 miles each way to work, many red lights and stop signs along the way and I only get 13mpg in the 3.9l G6, did get ~27 on the highway last trip to Niagara Falls though.

Gentry78 · 05-26-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bballr4567

Try around 2k. 3k is pretty high if you are trying to save gas.

Plus, skip shift. Yes, intentionally skip shift. I go 1-3-6 while Im in town and I easily get 19 MPG in the city with my LS1. Youve just got to take it easy and youll get good mileage.

Also, with the amount of torque available you need to learn how to get going from an idle before you learn how to go while giving it some power. That will give you the best idea of how to apply the power while releasing the clutch without doing it to slowly and glazing it.

finally some one who knows how to shift lol

sorry about the mini rant but to many people keep spreading that skipping gears is bad and its actually better

bballr4567 · 05-26-2009, 07:40 PM

I forgot to post this yesterday.

http://www.mpgtune.com/fillupHistory.php?carId=3817

Its a great little website to track your MPG and other car related expenses. You can look at my notes to see what I did and how it affected my MPG.

greenrail · 05-26-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gentry78

off topic but does the dic have instant fuel economy
tia

Average fuel economy. No instant Fuel Economy reading on my Driver Information Center.

Gentry78 · 05-26-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

Average fuel economy. No instant Fuel Economy reading on my Driver Information Center.

thanks

domano 68 · 05-26-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob53

I filled up for the first time yesterday and after driving only 124 miles she took 9 gallons of premium gas. Thats just over 13 MPG. Why would the MPG be so low? I'm thinking that perhaps part of the reason is that not having driven a manual tranny in so long, I may have been revving more than I would normally before releasing the clutch. I never stalled it or anything, but I know I was concerned about it, for a while. I excellerated at a pretty good clip most of the time. Occassionaly fast, but most times just aggressive, not leisurely. Will my next tank be better?, I sure hope so, 13 is nowhere near the 18 - 24 its supposed to be getting. BTW I love this beast!

As a new engine breaks in, friction is reduced by initial contact of all surfaces. This is typical. However, if you want to get better mileage, accelerate slower, look ahead and don't rush to a red light, and keep it under 65 for a while and see how much you can go over the 24 mpg. You'll be surprised.

Scourage · 06-10-2009, 11:26 PM

Wish I would have checked mine before the muffler removal. I took it on the Interstate today for a bit, averaged 27.2 MPG(DIC) at 75 MPH after about 15 miles.
Might fill it up and take it out for a longer drive tomorrow to make sure it's reading correctly.

Emher · 06-11-2009, 05:03 AM

^Now that sounds great. Very nice to hear.

TomServo · 06-11-2009, 06:57 AM

Son just completed an 850 trip from southern Illinois to Colorado Springs, he averaged 21.5 MPG. The car had about 250 miles on it when he departed yesterday moring.

So considering most GM DIC fuel mileage readings are about .5 high his real world highway fuel mileage must be just at 21 MPG.

Warroad · 06-14-2009, 11:17 AM

Doesn't sound too bad!

Anyone else?

superstockcam · 06-14-2009, 11:25 AM

My LS3 is getting 19.8 on the trip comp and it adds up perfect at the pump, I still run around pretty conservativly since I have under 2000 miles on her, it is all on mountain roads at 4800 to 7400 feet. If it gets better with more miles it will just be more icing on the cake!!
________
OG KUSH MARIJUANA

Old School Chevy · 06-14-2009, 12:17 PM

20.5 at 2k miles

zzz28zzz · 06-14-2009, 07:35 PM

16.8 average. 70% city driving. A few heavy footed days thrown in there showing off!! 1600 miles so far. I thought I was really taking it easy most of the time....I guess my foot is heavier than I thought.
Help.
I have been doing a lot of starting in 2nd and skipping to 4th in city driving. Could this be hurting my gas mileage??

AGM76 · 06-14-2009, 08:04 PM

normal numbers for city driving. Highway is where the ls3 can sip.
in my ls3 vette I get 21.5 ave combined. Just took a trip
(all freeway) and was right at 29.9 for about 100miles. in town its down into the teens.

06-14-2009, 11:25 AM	#39
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	My LS3 is getting 19.8 on the trip comp and it adds up perfect at the pump, I still run around pretty conservativly since I have under 2000 miles on her, it is all on mountain roads at 4800 to 7400 feet. If it gets better with more miles it will just be more icing on the cake!! ________ OG KUSH MARIJUANA Last edited by superstockcam; 04-19-2011 at 03:54 AM.

06-14-2009, 07:35 PM	#41
zzz28zzz Drives: 2010 Chev Camaro 2SS/RS VR - Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Milford - Ohio Posts: 200	16.8 average. 70% city driving. A few heavy footed days thrown in there showing off!! 1600 miles so far. I thought I was really taking it easy most of the time....I guess my foot is heavier than I thought. Help. I have been doing a lot of starting in 2nd and skipping to 4th in city driving. Could this be hurting my gas mileage?? __________________ # 8115 Victory Red 2SS/RS M6

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05-26-2009, 11:31 AM	#29
Scrapppy666 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,281 View My Garage	I drive about 3 miles each way to work, many red lights and stop signs along the way and I only get 13mpg in the 3.9l G6, did get ~27 on the highway last trip to Niagara Falls though.

05-26-2009, 07:40 PM	#31
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	I forgot to post this yesterday. http://www.mpgtune.com/fillupHistory.php?carId=3817 Its a great little website to track your MPG and other car related expenses. You can look at my notes to see what I did and how it affected my MPG.

06-10-2009, 11:26 PM	#35
Scourage Syntax Error Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 557 View My Garage	Wish I would have checked mine before the muffler removal. I took it on the Interstate today for a bit, averaged 27.2 MPG(DIC) at 75 MPH after about 15 miles. Might fill it up and take it out for a longer drive tomorrow to make sure it's reading correctly.

06-11-2009, 05:03 AM	#36
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	^Now that sounds great. Very nice to hear.

06-11-2009, 06:57 AM	#37
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	Son just completed an 850 trip from southern Illinois to Colorado Springs, he averaged 21.5 MPG. The car had about 250 miles on it when he departed yesterday moring. So considering most GM DIC fuel mileage readings are about .5 high his real world highway fuel mileage must be just at 21 MPG.

06-14-2009, 11:17 AM	#38
Warroad Swedish Ca(r)maro-geek! Drives: Audi A4 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 21 View My Garage	Doesn't sound too bad! Anyone else?

06-14-2009, 12:17 PM	#40
Old School Chevy Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS2 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 34	20.5 at 2k miles

06-14-2009, 08:04 PM	#42
AGM76 Drives: 1995 z28 - 2000 SS - 08' vette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 113	normal numbers for city driving. Highway is where the ls3 can sip. in my ls3 vette I get 21.5 ave combined. Just took a trip (all freeway) and was right at 29.9 for about 100miles. in town its down into the teens.