Anybody else get just OK fuel mileage with LS3? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jachevy28 · 07-16-2009, 04:57 PM

I know, this is a stupid topic to discuss for a performance car, but I'm just curious...

I'm getting like 14 mpg on my daily commute...basically a bunch of 50 mph stretches punctuated by a stoplight every mile or two. I haven't done a hard launch yet and have only been above 4000 RPM's a handful of times while driving (taking it easy for 1500 miles). I've always been pretty good with mileage - I coast to red lights if I see they're red, I don't start real hard, etc.

I got excellent mileage on this commute with my LS1 with an air lid and exhaust - way better than EPA numbers. I know they changed the EPA test, but we are doing much better than the numbers in my wifes new Nissan. I reset the thing and took the Camaro on a 100% interstate trip and got 23.5, so not bad, but it has plummetted to 17.2 (didnt reset it) after 8 days of commuting.

Not a big deal, I've driven Camaro's literally everyday for 15 years, so I know what I'm getting, but was still wondering if others were seeing the same...

2Scoops · 07-16-2009, 05:02 PM

I'm also averaging aroun 14.6 mpg for an 8 mile one way commute....all stop and go. To be honest, it's what I expected. When I get on the highway, that totally changes and I had an average of 23.7 mpg.

sstnt · 07-16-2009, 05:05 PM

I'm in the same boat. Get pretty bad mileage in stop and go....guess starting up that big boy just takes some extra oomph. Once it gets coasting it's a different story. Around town I get 14.5-15.5. Add in a little highway driving it's around 16.5 to 17. Get it on the highway full time, I can get 23+. Take a look at your average speed too. Mine is like 23 MPH....pretty low average.

LSP2010 · 07-16-2009, 05:06 PM

hell no i get 13.5mpg around the town area in my camaro i was wonderin is that regular also and i havent had it above 4rpm
is it off? or its the life of a camaro?

i will drive it on the highway tomorrow and see wat i get

qbert48 · 07-16-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Scoops

I'm also averaging aroun 14.6 mpg for an 8 mile one way commute....all stop and go. To be honest, it's what I expected. When I get on the highway, that totally changes and I had an average of 23.7 mpg.

in town so so
on the open road 24.7 from houston to home!
6th gear is your friend at 70 mph

Hanzo · 07-16-2009, 05:09 PM

I get about the same. Average 14.5 mpg on my commute, 45mph w/lights. Got 23mpg on the interstate. I haven't got on it much either.

qbert48 · 07-16-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sstnt

I'm in the same boat. Get pretty bad mileage in stop and go....guess starting up that big boy just takes some extra oomph. Once it gets coasting it's a different story. Around town I get 14.5-15.5. Add in a little highway driving it's around 16.5 to 17. Get it on the highway full time, I can get 23+. Take a look at your average speed too. Mine is like 23 MPH....pretty low average.

and when you reset them for a trip it gets much better

Jimmy · 07-16-2009, 05:17 PM

My average is 16.2 miles a gallon. My commute one way is 8 miles... about half of which is on the highway. The highway driving is about 45 miles an hour (rush hour). Once or twice a day I take off fairly quickly (keeping rpms below 4).

I absolutely love this car!!!!!!!

EllwynX · 07-16-2009, 06:02 PM

I only drive 3.5 miles to work with anywhere from 1-7 lights depending on how lucky I am. And, with a little highway and suburban miles thrown in, I'm averaging 16 or more...

patriotpa · 07-16-2009, 06:08 PM

It's >400hp. Who cares?

2Scoops · 07-16-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patriotpa

It's >400hp. Who cares?

You know, just once I would like to see a thread that doesn't have one single post of negativity.

I'm pretty sure that we're all aware of how much horsepower we have. But that's not the point of the thread now, is it? The OP was asking what our experiences with MPG are.

I'll break it down for you a little further. Camaro5.com is what people call a "forum". This "forum" is a place for people who share a similar interest, (in this case, the Camaro). These people then share their experiences with others regarding these interests for the reason of increasing the individual and collective knowledge base. People are happy and all is good in the land of the internet.

With that being said, patriotpc, do you think that your post is beneficial for the common good of camaro5? My point is, that just because you don't care about the topic is no reason to flame those that do.

/END RANT

69er · 07-16-2009, 06:48 PM

Wow, I guess I'm doing pretty good. My wife has been "forced" to drive the Camaro to work, (83 Camaro in repair), about 6 miles round trip. It also gets driven around town occasionally, 35-45 MPH. We're getting 19 MPG at about 1,000 miles on the odometer.

I haven't reset the MPG for about 100-150 miles I'm guessing, so I think that's long enough to get a pretty good average reading.

96rss/ls6 · 07-16-2009, 06:51 PM

Hey man, nice pics from the show. Mine has been getting about 13 or 14. Most of mine is in town just going to eat and stuff. BUt yeah Ive filled up like 3 times and dont have but 700 miles. I'll bet when we get a CAI it will get better. Most every vehicle I've ever put one on got better mileage. But your right , my ls1/6 gets better mileage with 4.10 gears. Go figure!

Rallyman6 · 07-16-2009, 06:54 PM

gas mileage - really?
Don't know..Don't care really

07-16-2009, 04:57 PM	#1
jachevy28 Camaro. Is. Life. Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 278	Anybody else get just OK fuel mileage with LS3? I know, this is a stupid topic to discuss for a performance car, but I'm just curious... I'm getting like 14 mpg on my daily commute...basically a bunch of 50 mph stretches punctuated by a stoplight every mile or two. I haven't done a hard launch yet and have only been above 4000 RPM's a handful of times while driving (taking it easy for 1500 miles). I've always been pretty good with mileage - I coast to red lights if I see they're red, I don't start real hard, etc. I got excellent mileage on this commute with my LS1 with an air lid and exhaust - way better than EPA numbers. I know they changed the EPA test, but we are doing much better than the numbers in my wifes new Nissan. I reset the thing and took the Camaro on a 100% interstate trip and got 23.5, so not bad, but it has plummetted to 17.2 (didnt reset it) after 8 days of commuting. Not a big deal, I've driven Camaro's literally everyday for 15 years, so I know what I'm getting, but was still wondering if others were seeing the same...

07-16-2009, 05:02 PM	#2
2Scoops Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aloha, Oregon Posts: 374 View My Garage	I'm also averaging aroun 14.6 mpg for an 8 mile one way commute....all stop and go. To be honest, it's what I expected. When I get on the highway, that totally changes and I had an average of 23.7 mpg. __________________ SGT Earl D. Werner - 28AUG2009, KIA, Ramadi, Iraq SPC Taylor D. Marks - 28AUG2009, KIA, Ramadi, Iraq CPT Bruno DeSollenni - 20SEP2008, KIA, Kandahar, Afghanistan Rest in peace my Brothers. 2SS/RS MN6, Cyber Grey Metallic w/ Black Rally Stripes http://twoscoopscamaro5.mybrute.com

07-16-2009, 05:05 PM	#3
sstnt Drives: 2010 Camaro SS! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 195	I'm in the same boat. Get pretty bad mileage in stop and go....guess starting up that big boy just takes some extra oomph. Once it gets coasting it's a different story. Around town I get 14.5-15.5. Add in a little highway driving it's around 16.5 to 17. Get it on the highway full time, I can get 23+. Take a look at your average speed too. Mine is like 23 MPH....pretty low average. __________________ 1SS ABM Manual, Black int., 20" PAWs, Sunroof $$ down on dealer car #3466, pending Pw: 6-10-2009 Car Picked up by Shipper: 6-22-2009 Car has ARRIVED: 6-24-2009 (and she's a beauty!)

07-16-2009, 05:06 PM	#4
LSP2010 IM A GURL Drives: 2010/2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Killeen,TX Posts: 640	hell no i get 13.5mpg around the town area in my camaro i was wonderin is that regular also and i havent had it above 4rpm is it off? or its the life of a camaro? i will drive it on the highway tomorrow and see wat i get __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 13oct08 2000, Order accepted by GM ----- n/a 3000, Order acc. by P.R---------- n/a 3100, Order available to sequence- n/a 3300, Order sch. for production--- 21may09 3400, Order broadcast------------ 28may09 3800, Order produced ------------ 2jun09(2G1FT1EW8A9114199) 4000, Available to ship 4200, Shipped--------------------9june09 *ITS HERE 18JUNE09* Last edited by LSP2010; 07-16-2009 at 05:21 PM.

07-16-2009, 05:17 PM	#8
Jimmy Drives: 2010 2SS RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 233	My average is 16.2 miles a gallon. My commute one way is 8 miles... about half of which is on the highway. The highway driving is about 45 miles an hour (rush hour). Once or twice a day I take off fairly quickly (keeping rpms below 4). I absolutely love this car!!!!!!! __________________ IBM 2SS/RS, manual, polished wheel 1100 (original order date): 1-10-09 2000 (dealer received allocation): 5-7-09 3000 (accepted to production): 5-14-09 3300 (scheduled for prod):6-5-09 3400 (broadcast):6-10-09 3800 (produced):6-20-09 2G1FT1EW8A9120472 5000 (at dealer): 7-6-09 6000 (delivered): 7-6-09

07-16-2009, 05:09 PM	#6
Hanzo Drives: '10 Black 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Mountains of IL Posts: 161 View My Garage	I get about the same. Average 14.5 mpg on my commute, 45mph w/lights. Got 23mpg on the interstate. I haven't got on it much either.

07-16-2009, 06:02 PM	#9
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	I only drive 3.5 miles to work with anywhere from 1-7 lights depending on how lucky I am. And, with a little highway and suburban miles thrown in, I'm averaging 16 or more... __________________ 1100 = Preliminary Order: 10/19/2008 2000 = Accepted By GM: ???? 2500 = Preferenced: ????? 3000 = Accepted By Production Control:03/31/2009 (or shortly before) 3100 = Sequenced: ???? 3300 = Scheduled For Production: 04/18/2009 3400 = Broadcast: 04/28/2009 3800 = Produced: 05/05/09 VIN#7607 4150 = Invoiced: 05/15/09 (dealer received) 4200 = Shipped: 05/05/09 (according to the dealer) 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 05/26/09 6000 = Delivered To Customer: 05/26/09

07-16-2009, 06:08 PM	#10
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	It's >400hp. Who cares?

07-16-2009, 06:48 PM	#12
69er Drives: 69 Z/28 , 83 Z/28 (L69), 10 2SS CGM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico Posts: 281	Wow, I guess I'm doing pretty good. My wife has been "forced" to drive the Camaro to work, (83 Camaro in repair), about 6 miles round trip. It also gets driven around town occasionally, 35-45 MPH. We're getting 19 MPG at about 1,000 miles on the odometer. I haven't reset the MPG for about 100-150 miles I'm guessing, so I think that's long enough to get a pretty good average reading. Last edited by 69er; 07-17-2009 at 02:27 PM. Reason: mileage info

07-16-2009, 06:51 PM	#13
96rss/ls6 Inferno is the only color Drives: 96 ls6 camaro, iom 2ss/rss / Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: greer south carolina Posts: 236 View My Garage	Hey man, nice pics from the show. Mine has been getting about 13 or 14. Most of mine is in town just going to eat and stuff. BUt yeah Ive filled up like 3 times and dont have but 700 miles. I'll bet when we get a CAI it will get better. Most every vehicle I've ever put one on got better mileage. But your right , my ls1/6 gets better mileage with 4.10 gears. Go figure! __________________

07-16-2009, 06:54 PM	#14
Rallyman6 Member Drives: '10 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, Roof Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wellesley Hills, MA Posts: 850 View My Garage	gas mileage - really? Don't know..Don't care really __________________ 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, 6MT, IO Interior, Roof, Eibach Sways, BC Coilovers, BMR Swing arms,Barton Short Shift, BBK LT's, GMPP exhaust, Hi-Flow Cats, MAST Stage 2 Cam, CAI = 470RWHP

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