Mpg

[13umble13ee]

Originally Posted by ender2664

This why I got the 6. Drop nitrous in it and you have a faster, cheaper and more fuel efficent car. Also, I save a TON on insurance!

I priced out 2SS and my insurance only went up $12 a month... though with 5 star safety rating my insurance went down when I bought my Camaro in 2012 and had a crossover 2011 suv... I was shocked!

[13umble13ee]

Originally Posted by dmginc

i use 4th a lot, there are a bunch of 35 mph zones near me and 4th is perfect at that speed. then ill accelerate back to 55-60 in 4th and then go to 6th.

there is a 4th? I go 3rd to 6th haha

[ender2664]

Car insurance isn't based on what is cool, horse power or gas milage.
It is based on what the average person that drives that car does with it and how much damage it can cause.
That is why a mitsu evo (ultra homo) will cost you more than 5x a crotch rocket will.

[The Black Knight]

Originally Posted by BSR-1

My tires are @ 38 psi cold. I don't cruise in 4th or 5th. Rarely rev past 3000 when accelerating. I haven't been over 110MPH (yet). I spend 80% of the time on the freeway.
I got 22.8 on the last tank. Lifetime (1100 miles), average (DIC) 20.5 MPG.

I guess that means there's something wrong with me or my car.

There is a possibility that you could be lugging the car if you're always using 6th gear for everything. Obviously on the highway it makes sense. However, my experience is that I use 6th gear once I get to and over 70mph. I use 5th gear for everything up to that speed. Here in Colorado our highest speed is 75mph, so that means most people do between 80-85mph(some higher) on the highway.

So that could be an issue is you're using the wrong gear. Not saying it is the issue for you but something to think about.

I just filled up last week after putting 241.1 miles on the car. Used 11.1 gallons and avg. 21.7mpg's. That was a mix of a highway trip I did last weekend and then driving to work and running around town. Also while running the AC full blast on the days I drove to work. I like driving home in peace and quiet and being cool on my way home after a long day in the sun.

[BSR-1]

Originally Posted by The Black Knight

There is a possibility that you could be lugging the car if you're always using 6th gear for everything. Obviously on the highway it makes sense. However, my experience is that I use 6th gear once I get to and over 70mph. I use 5th gear for everything up to that speed. Here in Colorado our highest speed is 75mph, so that means most people do between 80-85mph(some higher) on the highway.

So that could be an issue is you're using the wrong gear. Not saying it is the issue for you but something to think about.

Good point but I know not to lug it. Actually this last tank (with the highest MPG) was mostly over 80mph.

[The Black Knight]

Originally Posted by BSR-1

Good point but I know not to lug it. Actually this last tank (with the highest MPG) was mostly over 80mph.

That might be your biggest problem right there. I forgot to mention that when I have gotten 32mpg on the highway, I've kept the cruise control set at 72mph. I never run with the flow of traffic and only pass someone that is going super slow. As a rule I stay in the right lane and keep it at or just below the posted speed limit on the highways.

I learned this trick when I had both of my Dodge Ram's with Cummins in them. Diesel's aren't known for doing well at higher rpm's in terms of fuel consumption. So I'd keep the rpm's lower and let the low end torque of the truck move the truck. I once went to Denver with the cruise control set at 67mph in a 75mph speed zone. Yeah I was getting passed by people left and right. But I ran to Denver and back(did very little driving in Denver) and as soon as I got back in town, fueled up and got my best ever MPG's I'd ever seen in a diesel truck. I came in right at 26.1mpg's highway with a Cummins.

I also had it programmed with a Hypertech set on Stage 2, with a full turbo back exhaust. However, I could routinely get between 23-25mpg's on highway with my truck. Funny part was if I kept my foot out of it in the city, I'd easily get 18-19mpg's in city. Not bad for a 6000lb truck that has the aerodynamics of a brick.

Speed is relative to all MPG's.

To break it down even further.

My 2003 GSX-R1000 averages in the city 42-45mpg when I ride it normally to and from work. Doing a mountain ride I've gotten as high as 55mpg. Though, most mountain riding gets me in the high 40's and low 50's.

No as soon as I hit the race track, I drop down to around 24-26mpg's around a 2.25 mile road course, that has a very long front straight, 10 corners with some elevation changing. With me hitting redline in four gears down the front straight, and maintaining high rpm through some corners as well.

[BSR-1]

But
The tank prior to this (over 80) I spent going only 70 mph but only got 19 mpg. Both in 6th gear.

[The Black Knight]

Man I'm at a loss. Could be a fuel issue or something else

[BSR-1]

Originally Posted by The Black Knight

Man I'm at a loss. Could be a fuel issue or something else

I dunno. My 2011 was the same thing, about 21.5.
I'm at a loss as to how people get higher. I've tried driving very slowly or regular or fast. Only seems to make a few mpg difference.

[The Black Knight]

I see you're in Cali, do you get stuck in bumper to bumper traffic?? With lots of idle time?

[BSR-1]

Originally Posted by The Black Knight

I see you're in Cali, do you get stuck in bumper to bumper traffic?? With lots of idle time?

My work schedule has me on the freeway when there's little to no traffic. 3:30AM-2:30PM

[The Black Knight]

Originally Posted by BSR-1

My work schedule has me on the freeway when there's little to no traffic. 3:30AM-2:30PM

Could be anything at this point man. I'd guess it might boil down to fuel or a fueling issue. Your car shouldn't be getting that low of fuel mileage. But you said your other Camaro did the same thing?? Which for me narrows it down to the fuel you use or the issue could be something you yourself do... Driving habits can contribute to fuel consumption good or bad.