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redcoats1976 · 02-10-2020, 01:38 PM

you sure cant work on them like you used to,but my old hotrod tempest with a 400 4 barrel was probably no quicker and got 8 mpg.

mikeman · 02-10-2020, 06:46 PM

It's the 2LS models that get a solid 30+mpg I believe.

Ammo_Don · 02-10-2020, 07:37 PM

I drive 45 miles to work, 40 of which is interstate at 75 mph. I average 20.5 on the dash, 19.5 using actual maths tank to tank. I don't accelerate gently, well, ever.

CamaroBarb · 02-10-2020, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

you sure cant work on them like you used to,but my old hotrod tempest with a 400 4 barrel was probably no quicker and got 8 mpg.

That's for sure, this newer camaro would eat my old Camaros alive. Not even a race.

Mikeman that makes sense because they have higher gears in them. I think I'm right on mark for what I'm driving. It runs unbelievable, anyone driving lt would never know it was a v6.

InFiD3ViL · 02-10-2020, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ammo_Don

I drive 45 miles to work, 40 of which is interstate at 75 mph. I average 20.5 on the dash, 19.5 using actual maths tank to tank. I don't accelerate gently, well, ever.

Not bad at all. Anything close to 20 mpg with this engine and bolt ons is really all you can ask for, IMO.

I feel if I am getting over 20 mpg in my car then I am doing something wrong.

GAD · 02-11-2020, 12:58 AM

Maaaan those numbers make me peanut butter and jelly. Long warmups and city driving, I get 9-10mpg.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 02-11-2020, 06:06 AM

I never got over 17 mpg no matter what driving I do. My average is 14. I'm a lead foot.

MrChrisLS3 · 02-11-2020, 06:42 AM

So this is kind of weird. My 2011 2SS manual mpg avg over a span of 4 yrs, was around 16. Most of my driving in this car was city, but off peak traffic. It would get out on the highway on occasional weekends, some cruising, some, 'spirited' (never raced anyone)

Jump forward to my 2018 1SS manual. My driving again almost all city, however, going in is peak traffic, lots of lights, stop and go etc. I get it out on Sundays to the highway. some cruising, some 'spirited', never race. I reset the fuel and trip on my last oil change. After 2000 miles, I'm averaging 19.3 mpg. My style of driving is not reckless, but I'm first off the light and never accused of holding up traffic.

Greenhornet2 · 02-11-2020, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

So this is kind of weird. My 2011 2SS manual mpg avg over a span of 4 yrs, was around 16. Most of my driving in this car was city, but off peak traffic. It would get out on the highway on occasional weekends, some cruising, some, 'spirited' (never raced anyone)

Jump forward to my 2018 1SS manual. My driving again almost all city, however, going in is peak traffic, lots of lights, stop and go etc. I get it out on Sundays to the highway. some cruising, some 'spirited', never race. I reset the fuel and trip on my last oil change. After 2000 miles, I'm averaging 19.3 mpg. My style of driving is not reckless, but I'm first off the light and never accused of holding up traffic.

That isn't weird. Your new SS is direct injection and they get better fuel mileage than the ls3 or l99. Barbs car is a V6 as are most of the guys posting on this thread. Don't compare yourself to a V6

ElderJ · 02-11-2020, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroBarb

Example they wasted their time putting a icy road warning in...

I could give a falling fig about my gas mileage to be honest, so excuse my interruption, but your comment caught my attention and made me laugh because it's so true. The first time that "warning" message popped up on my dash, I was like, "What is this? Can the car actually detect black ice? Are my tires frozen?!! Did I just slide across ice and miss it??"
Come to find out that it's just a stupid message to let me know that it's cold outside because, apparently, the temperature gauge on my readout and the freezing air against my face just isn't enough of an indication.

Anyways, on a side note, I bought my 2014 1LT LFX at 40k miles from a dealership. How can I determine if it has been tuned or if it's just running on stock? If this isn't the proper thread for this question, then I apologize and will post properly.

Avenging Orange · 02-11-2020, 09:31 AM

[QUOTE=ElderJ;10721582]I could give a falling fig about my gas mileage to be honest, so excuse my interruption, but your comment caught my attention and made me laugh because it's so true. The first time that "warning" message popped up on my dash, I was like, "What is this? Can the car actually detect black ice? Are my tires frozen?!! Did I just slide across ice and miss it??"
Come to find out that it's just a stupid message to let me know that it's cold outside because, apparently, the temperature gauge on my readout and the freezing air against my face just isn't enough of an indication.

Ha! You just used the "Chewbacca defense."
The small geoup of us who do the simple common sense thing behind the wheel are becoming a vast minority. New generations barely know here to put the gas. Due to ineptness and lack of maintenance, auto makers have to add all these silly novelties. watch the conmercials.....cars that parallel park....auto braking sensors....navigation systems.....front and rear cameras.....extended life oils (synthetic).....and the list goes on.

xc_SS/RS · 02-11-2020, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ElderJ

I could give a falling fig about my gas mileage to be honest, so excuse my interruption, but your comment caught my attention and made me laugh because it's so true. The first time that "warning" message popped up on my dash, I was like, "What is this? Can the car actually detect black ice? Are my tires frozen?!! Did I just slide across ice and miss it??"
Come to find out that it's just a stupid message to let me know that it's cold outside because, apparently, the temperature gauge on my readout and the freezing air against my face just isn't enough of an indication.

Anyways, on a side note, I bought my 2014 1LT LFX at 40k miles from a dealership. How can I determine if it has been tuned or if it's just running on stock? If this isn't the proper thread for this question, then I apologize and will post properly.

I hate that warning with a passion. It’ll come back on while driving even if it warns you when you get in the car.

CamaroBarb · 02-11-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GAD

Maaaan those numbers make me peanut butter and jelly. Long warmups and city driving, I get 9-10mpg.

I'd need long term psychiatric therapy.

02-11-2020, 12:58 AM	#20
GAD Drives: Silver 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Knoxville Posts: 225	Maaaan those numbers make me peanut butter and jelly. Long warmups and city driving, I get 9-10mpg. __________________ 2014 Silver 2SS L99 with Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LT Headers, Kooks Cat-less 3” exhaust, TS Stage 3.2 VVT CAM, Circle D 3200 Stall, E85 Kit, FIC 850cc injectors and Elite Engineering Catch Can. Dynoed at 478rwhp.

02-11-2020, 06:06 AM	#21
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I never got over 17 mpg no matter what driving I do. My average is 14. I'm a lead foot. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

02-11-2020, 09:31 AM	#25
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	[QUOTE=ElderJ;10721582]I could give a falling fig about my gas mileage to be honest, so excuse my interruption, but your comment caught my attention and made me laugh because it's so true. The first time that "warning" message popped up on my dash, I was like, "What is this? Can the car actually detect black ice? Are my tires frozen?!! Did I just slide across ice and miss it??" Come to find out that it's just a stupid message to let me know that it's cold outside because, apparently, the temperature gauge on my readout and the freezing air against my face just isn't enough of an indication. Ha! You just used the "Chewbacca defense." The small geoup of us who do the simple common sense thing behind the wheel are becoming a vast minority. New generations barely know here to put the gas. Due to ineptness and lack of maintenance, auto makers have to add all these silly novelties. watch the conmercials.....cars that parallel park....auto braking sensors....navigation systems.....front and rear cameras.....extended life oils (synthetic).....and the list goes on. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

02-10-2020, 01:38 PM	#15
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	you sure cant work on them like you used to,but my old hotrod tempest with a 400 4 barrel was probably no quicker and got 8 mpg.

02-10-2020, 06:46 PM	#16
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	It's the 2LS models that get a solid 30+mpg I believe.

02-10-2020, 07:37 PM	#17
Ammo_Don Drives: 15 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 51	I drive 45 miles to work, 40 of which is interstate at 75 mph. I average 20.5 on the dash, 19.5 using actual maths tank to tank. I don't accelerate gently, well, ever.

02-11-2020, 06:42 AM	#22
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	So this is kind of weird. My 2011 2SS manual mpg avg over a span of 4 yrs, was around 16. Most of my driving in this car was city, but off peak traffic. It would get out on the highway on occasional weekends, some cruising, some, 'spirited' (never raced anyone) Jump forward to my 2018 1SS manual. My driving again almost all city, however, going in is peak traffic, lots of lights, stop and go etc. I get it out on Sundays to the highway. some cruising, some 'spirited', never race. I reset the fuel and trip on my last oil change. After 2000 miles, I'm averaging 19.3 mpg. My style of driving is not reckless, but I'm first off the light and never accused of holding up traffic.