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PalmerGA · 09-26-2013, 08:18 AM

I went from SW GA to upstate NY and back, about 2,800 miles total and averaged 23.8 doing 85% interstate speeds (70-75). The rest was state roads and maybe 200 miles of in-town.

When I started out, I filled up and reset the MPG calculator on the DIC and never touched it again until I got back home. I was pretty pleased with results.

Danthaman · 09-26-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by its a syn

Anytime going through Nebraska is long!!!!

Lol.

Danthaman · 09-26-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I went from SW GA to upstate NY and back, about 2,800 miles total and averaged 23.8 doing 85% interstate speeds (70-75). The rest was state roads and maybe 200 miles of in-town.

When I started out, I filled up and reset the MPG calculator on the DIC and never touched it again until I got back home. I was pretty pleased with results.

I reset mine each time I refuel

PalmerGA · 09-26-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Danthaman

I reset mine each time I refuel

That kind of gives you a false average "per trip". If you make the same trip again and drive the same way, only resetting at the start of your trip and checking MPGs at the end, you will see your mileage go down.

Danthaman · 09-26-2013, 08:49 AM

I see your point which is true. I just have habit of resetting each time I fill up.

omgitsmikeyC · 09-26-2013, 08:56 AM

On the trip from DFW to Georgetown with traffic in Waco for about 20 minutes, I averaged 26.1. This is after a tune and AFM turned off. It is entirely possible if his tires are at the right pressure, alignment is perfect, heat, humidity and wind speed+direction, and depending on the pavement driven. Most roads here are concrete, which seems to have less frictional resistance than say regular Tarmac or Asphalt.

06_warrior · 09-26-2013, 08:57 AM

I don't think the DIC mpg is totally correct. I have done the actual math after filling up and compared it to the DIC and they are not the same.

Danthaman · 09-26-2013, 09:07 AM

I just did the math. The just drove 432 miles on 16 gallons of fuel. Which came out to 27mpg. So yes the DIC is off

Mr_Draco · 09-26-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 06_warrior

I don't think the DIC mpg is totally correct. I have done the actual math after filling up and compared it to the DIC and they are not the same.

Every time I actually do the math, it comes out about 3 mpg less than what the DIC says.

ChrisBlair · 09-26-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

What good will a pic do, I can show my SS at 99mpg's.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

exactly.

Danthaman · 09-26-2013, 09:15 AM

Most of the time when I'm back home I average 18mpg. So I'm enjoying this.

1bad1le · 09-26-2013, 09:20 AM

My average is about 19.5-19.8 with a good mx of driving. My 98 TA M6 definitely did better.

But it wasn't quite as much fun.

ZED SLED · 09-26-2013, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 06_warrior

I don't think the DIC mpg is totally correct. I have done the actual math after filling up and compared it to the DIC and they are not the same.

^this. You guys put too much stock in the on board calculator. Record mileage and gallons pumped between tank fulls then use a calculator. Or better yet, Use subtraction and long division with a pencil and paper, lol. Only way to get a true representation. For those who don't know how to do this:
1 Fill tank
2 Write down miles on odometer.
3 Drive till tank is almost empty then fill up again.
4 Record gallons pumped and miles on odometer.
5 Subtract miles from step 2 from miles on step 4.
6 Divide result by gallons pumped. This is as close as you're going to get.

You're welcome

Dfault · 09-26-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Danthaman

Yea goin 60 helps out but sure does make a long drive in Nebraska

You must not have driven through Texas at any point in your life! :P

I'm kidding, I'm always surprised how long it takes folks to get across the northern states since they're so small compared to Texas. I tell ya what, I always hate having to drive 9 hours to visit family for Thanksgiving and then 7-10 hours to visit my girls family for Christmas...thank goodness she has a truck we take because I don't think I could handle putting them kinds of miles on the Camaro.

09-26-2013, 08:18 AM	#29
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	I went from SW GA to upstate NY and back, about 2,800 miles total and averaged 23.8 doing 85% interstate speeds (70-75). The rest was state roads and maybe 200 miles of in-town. When I started out, I filled up and reset the MPG calculator on the DIC and never touched it again until I got back home. I was pretty pleased with results. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

09-26-2013, 08:56 AM	#34
omgitsmikeyC Drives: 2014 CTS-V- totalled/ 45TH ss- SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	On the trip from DFW to Georgetown with traffic in Waco for about 20 minutes, I averaged 26.1. This is after a tune and AFM turned off. It is entirely possible if his tires are at the right pressure, alignment is perfect, heat, humidity and wind speed+direction, and depending on the pavement driven. Most roads here are concrete, which seems to have less frictional resistance than say regular Tarmac or Asphalt. __________________ 2014 CTS-V... with some go-fast bits coming

09-26-2013, 08:49 AM	#33
Danthaman Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 83 View My Garage	I see your point which is true. I just have habit of resetting each time I fill up.

09-26-2013, 08:57 AM	#35
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	I don't think the DIC mpg is totally correct. I have done the actual math after filling up and compared it to the DIC and they are not the same.

09-26-2013, 09:07 AM	#36
Danthaman Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 83 View My Garage	I just did the math. The just drove 432 miles on 16 gallons of fuel. Which came out to 27mpg. So yes the DIC is off

09-26-2013, 09:15 AM	#39
Danthaman Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 83 View My Garage	Most of the time when I'm back home I average 18mpg. So I'm enjoying this.

09-26-2013, 09:20 AM	#40
1bad1le Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 127	My average is about 19.5-19.8 with a good mx of driving. My 98 TA M6 definitely did better. But it wasn't quite as much fun.