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VAbdul · 04-11-2012, 04:25 PM

I'm wondering if mine is too low, It's killing me. I drive around town 90% of the time and the average is around 11.5MPG, I have an SS L99 with 22" wheels. What other factor should I consider? Is 11.5 too low or is that about right? I think I get 11.0 city and around 16 mpg highway, but the dash says 11.6 every time I reset it and wait a few days.

Keep in mind I do have the occasional rev while it's in neutral, I'm sure that contributes, but is it really that bad?

slick rick · 04-11-2012, 04:29 PM

Sounds like you have a lead foot

Powhusku · 04-11-2012, 04:30 PM

Drive like grandma and you'll see better numbers. Also, there's about 3 threads right now asking the same thing and about a hundred previous threads. Search is your friend.

90503 · 04-11-2012, 04:30 PM

lol...swore I'd never post in a mileage thread, but I just took about a 600 mile trip...

Average speed, 65MPH......22-23 mpg

Around town, who knows...N/A...lol

SWAT · 04-11-2012, 04:43 PM

My L99 doesn't do the greatest around town or when I get on it...it tends to be a little thirsty, but I don't care about that. I'm more concerned with highway milage. 70-75mph I get about 24mpg. 50-55mph I get about 28mpg.

Soloshawn · 04-11-2012, 05:16 PM

2012 L99 2SS/RS about 90% residential driving with avg speed at 25 mph I get about 15mpg and I do hit it whenever I can. I think your 22's are getting you in trouble on the computer. Measure it out on paper and see what your true mpg is and don't count on the computer especially with the 22's.

midnighter · 04-11-2012, 05:18 PM

between 18 and 20 in town.

i007spectre · 04-11-2012, 05:19 PM

Last fill up 27.3

cagj 11 ss · 04-11-2012, 05:19 PM

Im not sure how to calculate it but I think when smoke is pooring off the rear tires im not geting very good mileage

bkscott · 04-11-2012, 05:27 PM

I hate to say this, but 90% city, and those heavy 22 inch wheels are the reasons for the MPG you are getting. I have the M6, in in strictly city driving I will get about 15 or so.

Blue Demon · 04-11-2012, 05:28 PM

We drove my wife's 2010 2SS/RS 6M on a two day 650 mile cruise on some fantastic Texas back roads last weekend that included umpteem times of really "sprited" driving. Average mileage for the 650 miles was 19.6 mpg. Considering how many times we hit XXXXX mph (in the wide open spaces with no other traffic) that is outstanding to us. BTW, our daughter drove my 2006 Corvette Coupe and it's average was 21.6 mpg so IMO both cars are the best of both worlds compared to a lot of others out there.

cmb74656 · 04-11-2012, 05:34 PM

17.0 mpg after 4169 miles (29.6 average mph.)

3.5 mpg more than I was getting in my Sierra.

Cvega · 04-12-2012, 06:13 PM

I was averaging 13 mpg under regular city driving. At first I would find excuses to drive my car everywhere. Recently I found myself wanting to take my wife's Mazda 3 because of how great it is on gas..

A week ago, with all the pain in my heart, I traded her in for a 2012 Kia Optima SX (with paranomic sunroof, hids, leds on back, PEARL White,) and it is averaging 26-28mpg..

Cvega · 04-12-2012, 06:14 PM

definitely 22 inch wheels wont help your gas mileage.

04-11-2012, 04:25 PM	#1
VAbdul Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: State College, PA Posts: 128	What's your average mileage? I'm wondering if mine is too low, It's killing me. I drive around town 90% of the time and the average is around 11.5MPG, I have an SS L99 with 22" wheels. What other factor should I consider? Is 11.5 too low or is that about right? I think I get 11.0 city and around 16 mpg highway, but the dash says 11.6 every time I reset it and wait a few days. Keep in mind I do have the occasional rev while it's in neutral, I'm sure that contributes, but is it really that bad? __________________ Me on Twitter.

04-11-2012, 04:29 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Sounds like you have a lead foot __________________

04-11-2012, 04:30 PM	#3
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	Drive like grandma and you'll see better numbers. Also, there's about 3 threads right now asking the same thing and about a hundred previous threads. Search is your friend. __________________

04-11-2012, 05:19 PM	#8
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	Last fill up 27.3 __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

04-11-2012, 05:27 PM	#10
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	I hate to say this, but 90% city, and those heavy 22 inch wheels are the reasons for the MPG you are getting. I have the M6, in in strictly city driving I will get about 15 or so. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

04-11-2012, 04:30 PM	#4
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,432	lol...swore I'd never post in a mileage thread, but I just took about a 600 mile trip... Average speed, 65MPH......22-23 mpg Around town, who knows...N/A...lol

04-11-2012, 04:43 PM	#5
SWAT Drives: 2011 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,708	My L99 doesn't do the greatest around town or when I get on it...it tends to be a little thirsty, but I don't care about that. I'm more concerned with highway milage. 70-75mph I get about 24mpg. 50-55mph I get about 28mpg.

04-11-2012, 05:16 PM	#6
Soloshawn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 191	2012 L99 2SS/RS about 90% residential driving with avg speed at 25 mph I get about 15mpg and I do hit it whenever I can. I think your 22's are getting you in trouble on the computer. Measure it out on paper and see what your true mpg is and don't count on the computer especially with the 22's.

04-11-2012, 05:18 PM	#7
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	between 18 and 20 in town.

04-11-2012, 05:19 PM	#9
cagj 11 ss Drives: 2011 ss/rs LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UT Posts: 35	Im not sure how to calculate it but I think when smoke is pooring off the rear tires im not geting very good mileage

04-11-2012, 05:28 PM	#11
Blue Demon Drives: 2006 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 484	We drove my wife's 2010 2SS/RS 6M on a two day 650 mile cruise on some fantastic Texas back roads last weekend that included umpteem times of really "sprited" driving. Average mileage for the 650 miles was 19.6 mpg. Considering how many times we hit XXXXX mph (in the wide open spaces with no other traffic) that is outstanding to us. BTW, our daughter drove my 2006 Corvette Coupe and it's average was 21.6 mpg so IMO both cars are the best of both worlds compared to a lot of others out there.

04-11-2012, 05:34 PM	#12
cmb74656 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/BLI A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 980	17.0 mpg after 4169 miles (29.6 average mph.) 3.5 mpg more than I was getting in my Sierra. __________________ Dan Wheldon (1978-2011) MODS: RX Performance catch can, Jegs CAI, ZL1 grille, chrome license plate frame, GM locking gas cap, Defender Worx chrome DRL bezels, GM molded splash guards, Oracle LED side markers, DRLs, tag lights and reverse lamps, Technostalgia Rapid Fire tail lamps, Vitesse shift paddle extenders, MBRP cat back. FUTURE: long tube headers, front splitter, slotted/drilled rotors, leather console and e-brake handle boot, remote fuel door and rear seat release, sway bars and bushings. WISH LIST: Edelbrock E-Force SC, LS3 conversion

04-12-2012, 06:13 PM	#13
Cvega Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 67	I was averaging 13 mpg under regular city driving. At first I would find excuses to drive my car everywhere. Recently I found myself wanting to take my wife's Mazda 3 because of how great it is on gas.. A week ago, with all the pain in my heart, I traded her in for a 2012 Kia Optima SX (with paranomic sunroof, hids, leds on back, PEARL White,) and it is averaging 26-28mpg..

04-12-2012, 06:14 PM	#14
Cvega Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 67	definitely 22 inch wheels wont help your gas mileage.

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