TERRIBLE MPG on my 2LT - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ant · 09-05-2009, 11:37 PM

I know these types of cars aren't meant to be fuel-efficient, but I find it pretty ridiculous that they are allowed to advertise this car at 29 Highway MPG, when my average has been 16.4 MPG. I didn't expect to get 29, but I definitely didn't expect 16 either.

And I'm not even driving aggressively or anything. WTF?

bluecamaroguy · 09-05-2009, 11:38 PM

I get 15 mpg with 95% city driving. All stop signs and stop lights.

On the freeway I get 26 mpg.

Dan3 · 09-06-2009, 12:46 AM

I have been as low as 11mpg... but that was with a lot of power take-offs and teaching my wife to drive stick.

I get about 18-20 on average from fillup to fillup.

*TAG UR IT* · 09-06-2009, 12:49 AM

29 is the average on THE HIGHWAY.

If all you drive is highway, I'd be concerned...

If you are driving mainly city, it ain't that bad.

Do this....

Next time, do you absolute BEST to lay off the accelerator as much as possible and work at going nothign BUT the speed limit. See what happens (and reset your mpg of course).

I get all over the board...since my driving habits vary easily...

Epitaph · 09-06-2009, 01:32 AM

My wife's Toyota Corolla gets 35mpg if you don't go over 2500 rpm's until 4th. Every 500 additional rpm's, it drops at least 3 mpg.

Try your best not going over 2500 rpm's & let us know what gas mileage you're getting.

211269 · 09-06-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Epitath

My wife's Toyota Corolla gets 35mpg if you don't go over 2500 rpm's until 4th. Every 500 additional rpm's, it drops at least 3 mpg.

Try your best not going over 2500 rpm's & let us know what gas mileage you're getting.

ummm, why would you want a Camaro you cant take over 2500 RPM? Might as well buy a Prius

Epitaph · 09-06-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 211269

ummm, why would you want a Camaro you cant take over 2500 RPM? Might as well buy a Prius

He's asking about the gas mileage. I gave him advice, if he follows it then he will know there's a problem if it's still horrible...geeze =|

Supermans · 09-06-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bluecamaroguy

I get 15 mpg with 95% city driving. All stop signs and stop lights.

On the freeway I get 26 mpg.

16 mpg is the average I get in the SS in the city???

oilman63 · 09-06-2009, 01:54 AM

I get about 25 on the highway.But I been averaging like 14 mpg but my average speed is like 31 and I drive the chit outta it .I swear I cannot believe I have not gotten a ticket yet.also how many miles do you have on it.the more you break it in the better it'll get.

oilman63 · 09-06-2009, 01:56 AM

Oh I just read you got LT ?????????? I drive 2ss

DTM · 09-06-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 211269

ummm, why would you want a Camaro you cant take over 2500 RPM? Might as well buy a Prius

+1

PieNsky · 09-06-2009, 02:04 AM

I will get 31 on the Interstate with cruise set at 70 without a/c and that is the average of about 50 miles.

Camaro68 · 09-06-2009, 02:04 AM

I had a rental and only 500miles on it, 1LT V6 and with out a foot in it i was geting between 19mpg and 26mpg back roads 25mph and 40mph.

On hwy better, right at 28mpg doing 65mph.

Doc · 09-06-2009, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ant

I know these types of cars aren't meant to be fuel-efficient, but I find it pretty ridiculous that they are allowed to advertise this car at 29 Highway MPG, when my average has been 16.4 MPG. I didn't expect to get 29, but I definitely didn't expect 16 either.

And I'm not even driving aggressively or anything. WTF?

You haven't even had it a month yet. How many miles do you have on it? Is it broken in yet? A brand new engine isn't going to get it's best mileage until it's broken in and has some miles on it.

What tire pressures are you running? You can safely go 4-6 psi above the recommended and pick up 1-2 mpg that way. If the recommended tire pressure is 32 run it at 37 for example.

29 mpg is what you can expect to get on the highway/freeway running at 60 mph in top gear, not around town in stop and go driving. 16-18 is about normal for around town; that's what I'm getting in my SS.

09-05-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
Ant Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT/RS (V6) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911	TERRIBLE MPG on my 2LT I know these types of cars aren't meant to be fuel-efficient, but I find it pretty ridiculous that they are allowed to advertise this car at 29 Highway MPG, when my average has been 16.4 MPG. I didn't expect to get 29, but I definitely didn't expect 16 either. And I'm not even driving aggressively or anything. WTF?

09-06-2009, 12:46 AM	#3
Dan3 Captain of the Failboat Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USAF Seymour Johnson- Goldsboro, NC Posts: 405	I have been as low as 11mpg... but that was with a lot of power take-offs and teaching my wife to drive stick. I get about 18-20 on average from fillup to fillup. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Imperial Blue w/Black Leather Interior Ordered - 22 June 2009 Produced - 10 August 2009 : #34143 Delivered - 25 August 2009

09-06-2009, 02:04 AM	#13
Camaro68 Drives: 68 Camaro 327ci 2SS/RS 376ci LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince William, VA Posts: 2,703 View My Garage	Had a rental I had a rental and only 500miles on it, 1LT V6 and with out a foot in it i was geting between 19mpg and 26mpg back roads 25mph and 40mph. On hwy better, right at 28mpg doing 65mph. __________________ 6000 Vehicle Delivered to Customer 6-23-10

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09-05-2009, 11:38 PM	#2
bluecamaroguy Drives: 2010 2LT/RS ABM! Join Date: May 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 254 View My Garage	I get 15 mpg with 95% city driving. All stop signs and stop lights. On the freeway I get 26 mpg.

09-06-2009, 12:49 AM	#4
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	29 is the average on THE HIGHWAY. If all you drive is highway, I'd be concerned... If you are driving mainly city, it ain't that bad. Do this.... Next time, do you absolute BEST to lay off the accelerator as much as possible and work at going nothign BUT the speed limit. See what happens (and reset your mpg of course). I get all over the board...since my driving habits vary easily...

09-06-2009, 01:32 AM	#5
Epitaph Custom User Title Drives: Fast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 550	My wife's Toyota Corolla gets 35mpg if you don't go over 2500 rpm's until 4th. Every 500 additional rpm's, it drops at least 3 mpg. Try your best not going over 2500 rpm's & let us know what gas mileage you're getting.

09-06-2009, 01:54 AM	#9
oilman63 rjt ordered 10-15 2ss Drives: 2010 2SS badass camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: east coast Posts: 220	I get about 25 on the highway.But I been averaging like 14 mpg but my average speed is like 31 and I drive the chit outta it .I swear I cannot believe I have not gotten a ticket yet.also how many miles do you have on it.the more you break it in the better it'll get.

09-06-2009, 01:56 AM	#10
oilman63 rjt ordered 10-15 2ss Drives: 2010 2SS badass camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: east coast Posts: 220	Oh I just read you got LT ?????????? I drive 2ss

09-06-2009, 02:04 AM	#12
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	I will get 31 on the Interstate with cruise set at 70 without a/c and that is the average of about 50 miles.