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1Canuck · 09-20-2015, 09:09 PM

since our beer is better than yours it stands to reason our octane is better too

VTSummit · 09-20-2015, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Canuck

since our beer is better than yours it stands to reason our octane is better too

I don't always drink beer, but when I do it's Canadian... well, when German and British isn't available.

Colton5 · 09-22-2015, 12:33 PM

My 2015 LFX V6 manual tranny Camaro gets 23-24 MPG city and 29-30 high way. I am happy with those numbers. I have put premium 93 100% gasoline in it since day 1. It's just a v6 so I really don't drive it that hard. Mostly because it doesn't have a whole lot to offer. Haha.

derek1387 · 09-22-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Colton5

My 2015 LFX V6 manual tranny Camaro gets 23-24 MPG city and 29-30 high way. I am happy with those numbers. I have put premium 93 100% gasoline in it since day 1. It's just a v6 so I really don't drive it that hard. Mostly because it doesn't have a whole lot to offer. Haha.

Wow...i would be too. That is smoking my numbers!

sixt3denied · 09-22-2015, 05:25 PM

My 2012 1LT V6 LFX has not seen anything beyond 16.9 mpg. Originally only put 87 in it. Now i put 93 in for NOS. Still stuck at 16.9 but i'm not complaining because if i wanted fuel economy I would have bought a Toyota Prius - LOL

2LS14 · 09-22-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

I'm at 14.3 for my average because I race the sh!t out of this car. Even though it's "just a V6."

Maybe the LTT is just a V6, but the LGX and LFX are premium engines.

2LS14 · 09-22-2015, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

I was just being sarcastic in regards to a previous comment, that's why I did the quotations. I've absolutely loved all 7,000 miles on my LFX so far. The LGX will be quick, a little more power and towing a little less weight. That's the best recipe.

I think with a good CAI, TB, & Tune we'll be up there with the LGX

derek1387 · 09-22-2015, 09:04 PM

Sanjay, looking at getting the catless downpipes...what are your thoughts? Make a difference?

That being said, still figured i would have got better mileage. Then again, i only have 3700 mile on hte car. The CAI Intake, ported TB (done today) and removed stock mufflers are the only things I have done performance wise. Dont think any of those would cause issues....

Louisiana 2ls · 09-22-2015, 09:11 PM

I have the 2ls automatic and get 28mpg with the 20 inch R/S rims but was getting 30 to 31 mpg with 18 inch factory 1LT rims. I drive daily for work which is mainly highway driving .I have the Volant CAI, catch can and Dynomax axle backs. It is nice to get 500 miles out of a tank of gas. The most important thing for fuel mileage is to use non ethanol fuel if you can get it. Try a tankful and check your mileage.

derek1387 · 09-22-2015, 09:47 PM

Hmm. Debating on moving on with performance stuff or suspension now.

Gotta get a winter wheel/tire setup first though.

Rahjeir · 09-22-2015, 11:20 PM

Only mod I put on at present is a catch can.

18MPG in NYC traffiC and 27MPG on the highway with my 14 LT1 RS

Lexodar · 09-22-2015, 11:52 PM

Yeah i'm at 17mpg in my 2LS... wish they'd just given me an LSD instead of false MPG ratings lol.

VTSummit · 09-23-2015, 07:10 AM

I reset the tip and economy meters, drove 2.5 hours almost entirely on the highway- 22mpg. I'm running 91 in it, anticipating a tune any day now- except the IPF dude has been stringing me along for two weeks and still no tune. :(
I will admit that I explored the upper region of the performance envelope for a couple of miles... pretty impressed. My old Camaro was a 0-60 car, but this new one is a higher speed car for sure.

Awit92 · 09-23-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by VTSummit

I reset the tip and economy meters, drove 2.5 hours almost entirely on the highway- 22mpg. I'm running 91 in it, anticipating a tune any day now- except the IPF dude has been stringing me along for two weeks and still no tune. :(
I will admit that I explored the upper region of the performance envelope for a couple of miles... pretty impressed. My old Camaro was a 0-60 car, but this new one is a higher speed car for sure.

Wait, it's taken 2 weeks for the IPF tune? Ugh. I've been going back and forth with either going IPF or a custom Dyno tune at a performance shop down the road. This is definitely another factor to add to the list

09-22-2015, 05:25 PM	#33
sixt3denied Drives: 2012 1LT/RS BLACK w NOS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New York Posts: 206	My 2012 1LT V6 LFX has not seen anything beyond 16.9 mpg. Originally only put 87 in it. Now i put 93 in for NOS. Still stuck at 16.9 but i'm not complaining because if i wanted fuel economy I would have bought a Toyota Prius - LOL __________________ BBK CAI, Dynomax Ultra Flow Exhaust, Vitesse Throttle Controller, 3M Dark Tint, BMR Subframe Connectors, BMR Drive Shaft Tunnel Brace, Bosch Brakes, Ny-Trex Triple Threat System, Glowshift NOS Gauge, Innovate LC-2 Wideband AFR Gauge, GM Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Heritage Grill, Custom LFX Emblems, BAFX Bluetooth OBDII Interface, Torque Pro Logging, Big Worm Graphix Spears & Stripes,Niche M117 Misano Wheels, MGP Caliper Covers

09-22-2015, 09:04 PM	#36
derek1387 Drives: 2015 1LS Red V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St Joseph, MO Posts: 1,849	Sanjay, looking at getting the catless downpipes...what are your thoughts? Make a difference? That being said, still figured i would have got better mileage. Then again, i only have 3700 mile on hte car. The CAI Intake, ported TB (done today) and removed stock mufflers are the only things I have done performance wise. Dont think any of those would cause issues.... __________________ Sponsors: Overkill Motorsport BCS Auto JacFab Machining APDEG Dream Gear Mobile Audio Thanks to Will @ Overkill Motorsports, Jason @ JacFab, Jim @ Ohio Speed, Brandon at Dream Gear, and the boys at Randy Curnow Chevrolet 5th Gen V6 Performance Facebook Group

09-22-2015, 09:47 PM	#38
derek1387 Drives: 2015 1LS Red V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St Joseph, MO Posts: 1,849	Hmm. Debating on moving on with performance stuff or suspension now. Gotta get a winter wheel/tire setup first though. __________________ Sponsors: Overkill Motorsport BCS Auto JacFab Machining APDEG Dream Gear Mobile Audio Thanks to Will @ Overkill Motorsports, Jason @ JacFab, Jim @ Ohio Speed, Brandon at Dream Gear, and the boys at Randy Curnow Chevrolet 5th Gen V6 Performance Facebook Group

09-23-2015, 07:10 AM	#41
VTSummit Consistently inconsistent Drives: 2015 2LT Summit White Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 1,364	I reset the tip and economy meters, drove 2.5 hours almost entirely on the highway- 22mpg. I'm running 91 in it, anticipating a tune any day now- except the IPF dude has been stringing me along for two weeks and still no tune. :( I will admit that I explored the upper region of the performance envelope for a couple of miles... pretty impressed. My old Camaro was a 0-60 car, but this new one is a higher speed car for sure. __________________ Thanks to MRR, I have some SWEET wheels! Thank you! 2015 2LT Ported TB, Ported intake, JACFAB intake spacer, Borla exhaust, IPF 91 tune, Complete 1/LE suspension, Brembo brakes, Goodridge lines, Elite catch can, CAI with Thermo-wrap, 275/40-20 x 10's all around, Z/28 spoiler, GM splitter, Alpine/Polk stereo with AudiControl interface.

09-20-2015, 09:09 PM	#29
1Canuck Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 256	since our beer is better than yours it stands to reason our octane is better too

09-22-2015, 12:33 PM	#31
Colton5 Drives: 2015 Manual V6 1LT RS AGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 74	My 2015 LFX V6 manual tranny Camaro gets 23-24 MPG city and 29-30 high way. I am happy with those numbers. I have put premium 93 100% gasoline in it since day 1. It's just a v6 so I really don't drive it that hard. Mostly because it doesn't have a whole lot to offer. Haha.

09-22-2015, 09:11 PM	#37
Louisiana 2ls Drives: 2012 Camaro 2ls Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Covington,LA Posts: 21	I have the 2ls automatic and get 28mpg with the 20 inch R/S rims but was getting 30 to 31 mpg with 18 inch factory 1LT rims. I drive daily for work which is mainly highway driving .I have the Volant CAI, catch can and Dynomax axle backs. It is nice to get 500 miles out of a tank of gas. The most important thing for fuel mileage is to use non ethanol fuel if you can get it. Try a tankful and check your mileage.

09-22-2015, 11:20 PM	#39
Rahjeir Drives: 2014 1LT w/RS Summit White Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 87	Only mod I put on at present is a catch can. 18MPG in NYC traffiC and 27MPG on the highway with my 14 LT1 RS

09-22-2015, 11:52 PM	#40
Lexodar Drives: Summit White LFX Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 357	Yeah i'm at 17mpg in my 2LS... wish they'd just given me an LSD instead of false MPG ratings lol.