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Guro305 · 03-19-2011, 01:12 AM

The max I've ever gotten before adding a CAI was 28mpg on the highway. When I added the CAI I got up to 29.5mpg on the highway. When I dropped the stock samsonite exhaust for the Pypebombs I saw the highway miles go up to 33mpg. Never really measure the city mileage.

LoneStar · 03-19-2011, 02:05 AM

Last week I made a 550 mile trip to my parents house and averaged 26 mpg driving mostly highway speed. On the return trip, I reset the DIC and averaged 28.5 mpg going through the same roads. I'm not sure if it had any effect, but I added a bottle of this stuff to the tank on the return trip:

Or maybe it's because I also waxed the car right before the return trip...

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Bowtiepower00 · 03-19-2011, 04:13 AM

I haven't hand calc'd anything, so my numbers aren't too accurate, but FWIW, my car averages 21-22 according to the computer, all metro driving, with some freeway mixed in and plenty of stoplights, the car is my wife's DD. I get a bit less than that in town, high teens when I drive, but I don't baby it. The other day I ran about 15 miles mixed urban driving trying to keep my RPM under 2K and the dash read 27-28 MPG running 45-50 with stoplights every few miles. Constant 45-50 was low to mid 30's. Running on the highway at 65+ shows mid 20's on the dash. This is with approx 1500 on the odo, not fully broke in yet...

When I get the chance to do a road trip I'll hand calculate and see what I get.

MMX RS · 03-20-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Best I have seen is 33 MPG. Today it was 35.9 MPG. Interesting. Only difference was my cold tire PSI started at 38 instead of my normal 35. And my under hood (inner liner) mat is off the Camaro while working on a cosmetic change.

Did you up the PSI yourself, or was it the weather? Have you continued having the better MPG?

rtcat600man · 03-20-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MMX RS

Did you up the PSI yourself, or was it the weather? Have you continued having the better MPG?

I just got my Camaro out of hibernation. I had it stored with 45 PSI. I dropped the tires to my normal 35 the day I got it out.

Checking a couple days later (when cold) it was now 38. So I ran it this way into working checking the MPG's.

I have dropped it back down to my normal 35 and will be checking again this week to see if I can repeat the good MPG's

I will experiment with this for another week or two and see what happens.

efpardo · 04-01-2011, 10:39 AM

I filled up on Monday. In the City I normally sit at around 17mpg. For kicks I've been driving around like a "wimp". Not sure if that's the right word but Wuss, Wussy and Grandpa didn't fit at all.

Anyway, I've been very easy on accelerator. I tried to keep her under 2K rpm. Coasted as much as possible. Stopped as little as possible.

I got her up to a max of 19.9 as I rolled into my parking spot last night.

rtcat600man · 04-01-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by efpardo

I filled up on Monday. In the City I normally sit at around 17mpg. For kicks I've been driving around like a "wimp". Not sure if that's the right word but Wuss, Wussy and Grandpa didn't fit at all.

Anyway, I've been very easy on accelerator. I tried to keep her under 2K rpm. Coasted as much as possible. Stopped as little as possible.

I got her up to a max of 19.9 as I rolled into my parking spot last night.

So after all the wimping around driving like a grandpa........you have to ask yourself did you have any fun.........or is it better to get 2.9 mpg less and have the time of your life........

stevefnc · 04-01-2011, 11:01 AM

I got my '11 2LT in Sept and now have about 9K miles and have been ave. about 22 mpg on both city and highway. I don't baby it, but the mpg is disappointing to me. I would say breakin period should be over.LOL

RickRay · 04-01-2011, 12:07 PM

This summer(as of today when I get her out of storage) when I gas up I will be writing down the mileage & fuel bought at every fill up..This will give a more accurate MPG than the DIC reports....

rtcat600man · 04-01-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

This summer(as of today when I get her out of storage) when I gas up I will be writing down the mileage & fuel bought at every fill up..This will give a more accurate MPG than the DIC reports....

Been there done that and still doing that.

Small sample:

rolnslo · 04-01-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

This summer(as of today when I get her out of storage) when I gas up I will be writing down the mileage & fuel bought at every fill up..This will give a more accurate MPG than the DIC reports....

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Been there done that and still doing that.

Small sample:

Same here since day 1 ~28k miles worth: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...48&postcount=5

Other than for record keeping, I don't know why I continue to track this. The MPG spit out by the computer is usually +/- .2 of where I hand calculate it.

efpardo · 04-01-2011, 02:17 PM

yeah I don't know why I track this either. I even keep my gas recepts from day 1.

rtcat600man · 04-01-2011, 03:32 PM

I don't have my gas receipts but I have every other receipt, and a few more spreadsheets going on many things to keep track of for my Camaro.

V6owner · 04-01-2011, 04:41 PM

About 23mpg with about 60/40 hwy/city that's at about cruising 70 on the hwy stock auto

03-19-2011, 01:12 AM	#631
Guro305 Drives: 2010 LS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 49	The max I've ever gotten before adding a CAI was 28mpg on the highway. When I added the CAI I got up to 29.5mpg on the highway. When I dropped the stock samsonite exhaust for the Pypebombs I saw the highway miles go up to 33mpg. Never really measure the city mileage. __________________ Guro [Filipino/Tagalog (goo-roh) nee~guro} noun. An expert/master. Implies not only wizard skill but also a history of being a knowledge resource for others. -Fifthgen Chevy Camaro Victory Red- -C4 Chevy Corvette White-

04-01-2011, 10:39 AM	#636
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	I filled up on Monday. In the City I normally sit at around 17mpg. For kicks I've been driving around like a "wimp". Not sure if that's the right word but Wuss, Wussy and Grandpa didn't fit at all. Anyway, I've been very easy on accelerator. I tried to keep her under 2K rpm. Coasted as much as possible. Stopped as little as possible. I got her up to a max of 19.9 as I rolled into my parking spot last night. __________________ My Journals: Erick's Mistress - Violet 2016 2SS #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM \| Erick’s Mistress - 2010 2LT #8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM \| Litho #165 \|

04-01-2011, 12:07 PM	#639
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	This summer(as of today when I get her out of storage) when I gas up I will be writing down the mileage & fuel bought at every fill up..This will give a more accurate MPG than the DIC reports.... __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

04-01-2011, 02:17 PM	#642
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	yeah I don't know why I track this either. I even keep my gas recepts from day 1. __________________ My Journals: Erick's Mistress - Violet 2016 2SS #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM \| Erick’s Mistress - 2010 2LT #8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM \| Litho #165 \|

04-01-2011, 03:32 PM	#643
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	I don't have my gas receipts but I have every other receipt, and a few more spreadsheets going on many things to keep track of for my Camaro. __________________ MY BUILD

03-19-2011, 02:05 AM	#632
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	Last week I made a 550 mile trip to my parents house and averaged 26 mpg driving mostly highway speed. On the return trip, I reset the DIC and averaged 28.5 mpg going through the same roads. I'm not sure if it had any effect, but I added a bottle of this stuff to the tank on the return trip: Or maybe it's because I also waxed the car right before the return trip...

03-19-2011, 04:13 AM	#633
Bowtiepower00 Drives: Previous Camaros: 69, 89, 11, 13 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 136	I haven't hand calc'd anything, so my numbers aren't too accurate, but FWIW, my car averages 21-22 according to the computer, all metro driving, with some freeway mixed in and plenty of stoplights, the car is my wife's DD. I get a bit less than that in town, high teens when I drive, but I don't baby it. The other day I ran about 15 miles mixed urban driving trying to keep my RPM under 2K and the dash read 27-28 MPG running 45-50 with stoplights every few miles. Constant 45-50 was low to mid 30's. Running on the highway at 65+ shows mid 20's on the dash. This is with approx 1500 on the odo, not fully broke in yet... When I get the chance to do a road trip I'll hand calculate and see what I get.

04-01-2011, 11:01 AM	#638
stevefnc Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Blk/Blk; RS; sunroo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sanford Posts: 26	I got my '11 2LT in Sept and now have about 9K miles and have been ave. about 22 mpg on both city and highway. I don't baby it, but the mpg is disappointing to me. I would say breakin period should be over.LOL

04-01-2011, 04:41 PM	#644
V6owner Cedar Creek Woodshop Drives: One Badass 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rosenberg, TX Posts: 2,227 View My Garage	About 23mpg with about 60/40 hwy/city that's at about cruising 70 on the hwy stock auto __________________ 2014 Black 2SS/RS 1LE

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