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sstaub · 08-12-2011, 12:55 PM

I was wondering which is better to drive in d, m using tapshift, or m and letting the car shift for me at least for gas milage?

UT-Engineer · 08-12-2011, 01:02 PM

Probably D, however, I don't think its a huge difference..... the only reason why I say D over M is b/c M usually keeps the RPMs higher for longer when accelerating (depending on how fast ur going). M tap shift may be better than D mode if you keep it in the highest gear possible for the speed youre going. You probably wont see more than 1mpg difference tho... unless ur driving Ms. Daisy.

04Ram2500Hemi · 08-12-2011, 02:56 PM

I've ran a few tanks on D and S to see which would give me better results, and S ended up being a pinch better. I think the reason being is it does not lug the engine as much as D. I don't use M very often, so I can't help you there.

sstaub · 08-12-2011, 03:12 PM

Ok thanks guys what are you averaging for your mpg's

Revo1 · 08-12-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 04Ram2500Hemi

I've ran a few tanks on D and S to see which would give me better results, and S ended up being a pinch better. I think the reason being is it does not lug the engine as much as D. I don't use M very often, so I can't help you there.

This.

Although I'm in "M" all day, urrahday. My mpgs average out to around 16.2 after a few weeks, I reset the counter. A few weeks later, 16.2 like clockwork.

04Ram2500Hemi · 08-12-2011, 03:16 PM

If I set the cruise at 78mph I can get right at 24mpg, and if I'm in town and being good I'll get 17mpg.

myold88 · 08-12-2011, 03:24 PM

Many long distance trips with my L99 SS. Easy driving with cruise control on and off @ 65-75 MPH and I always seem to get from 22 t0 23 MPG. Never more than 23.4 no matter how hard I try. I do this just for fun and bordom and my Solo J-pipes don't help-- lol.
Also not bad as my window sticker says "25 highway".
PS: I dont care what the MPG is- I just have to laugh whenever I pass a Smart car or Mini Cooper- Nothing like comfort and style.

Allan Hernandez · 08-12-2011, 03:35 PM

How do y'all SS guys keep the MPGs so high I drive a mix of streets and highway and as of this moment mi DIC reads 16.1 in my V6!How is my v6 averaging what your v8 is?I know that the v6 camaro was not ment to be an economic car but it should at least be getting better mileage then its big brother am I rite?

Revo1 · 08-12-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Allan Hernandez

How do y'all SS guys keep the MPGs so high I drive a mix of streets and highway and as of this moment mi DIC reads 16.1 in my V6!How is my v6 averaging what your v8 is?I know that the v6 camaro was not ment to be an economic car but it should at least be getting better mileage then its big brother am I rite?

It definitely should... Highway/street driving will make a difference plus AFM (obviously mine is inactive) but even if you're drivin her hard and all street you should avg better than 16....

Black69 · 08-12-2011, 03:41 PM

Allan, you should be getting better mileage that 15. You must have your foot in it. I have a 2SSRS with the LS3. In town keeping it around 2000 RPM I can get 17 MPG. I just went on a small trip to watch my son in a baseball tournament. It was around 160 miles each way with half 75 MPH and the other half 55 MPH. I averaged 26.5 watch9ng how I drove. I did go 83 for several miles on the freeway but most was staying within the limits. If I put my foot into it more, the mileage drops to around 24 MPG. I have a little over 1400 miles on the car.

Allan Hernandez · 08-12-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

It definitely should... Highway/street driving will make a difference plus AFM (obviously mine is inactive) but even if you're drivin her hard and all street you should avg better than 16....

Yeah I don't drive her to hard although i do like to step on it every once in a while but not to justify 16 MPGs! The weird part about it is that theres been times were the DIC reads as low as 14.8!

TooCool5 · 08-12-2011, 03:53 PM

33 MPG on a good day (summer)
26 MPG on a bad day (winter)

Avg. 29 consistently on the Highway.

CamaroKid300 · 08-12-2011, 09:31 PM

Yeah I don't know how people are getting such high numbers in their sixes either. I'm around 18 MPG with about 40 city/60 hwy.

I was expecting at least 20.

But no big deal.

Kurushio · 08-12-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

Yeah I don't know how people are getting such high numbers in their sixes either. I'm around 18 MPG with about 40 city/60 hwy.

I was expecting at least 20.

But no big deal.

I only get that low if im in the mountains. Normally im atleast 24 and in the winter (when i rarely drive) im still getting like 21.

08-12-2011, 12:55 PM	#1
sstaub Drives: 1lt 2011 Black Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fishers Posts: 50	Gas milage I was wondering which is better to drive in d, m using tapshift, or m and letting the car shift for me at least for gas milage?

08-12-2011, 01:02 PM	#2
UT-Engineer Just Cruisin' Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	Probably D, however, I don't think its a huge difference..... the only reason why I say D over M is b/c M usually keeps the RPMs higher for longer when accelerating (depending on how fast ur going). M tap shift may be better than D mode if you keep it in the highest gear possible for the speed youre going. You probably wont see more than 1mpg difference tho... unless ur driving Ms. Daisy. __________________ 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 25% Tint - CGM Painted GM GFX - 20" Niche M102 Wheels

08-12-2011, 03:24 PM	#7
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	Many long distance trips with my L99 SS. Easy driving with cruise control on and off @ 65-75 MPH and I always seem to get from 22 t0 23 MPG. Never more than 23.4 no matter how hard I try. I do this just for fun and bordom and my Solo J-pipes don't help-- lol. Also not bad as my window sticker says "25 highway". PS: I dont care what the MPG is- I just have to laugh whenever I pass a Smart car or Mini Cooper- Nothing like comfort and style. __________________

08-12-2011, 03:41 PM	#10
Black69 Dave Drives: 2010 VR Camaro RSSS-69 Camaro Cpe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burley, Idaho Posts: 42	Allan, you should be getting better mileage that 15. You must have your foot in it. I have a 2SSRS with the LS3. In town keeping it around 2000 RPM I can get 17 MPG. I just went on a small trip to watch my son in a baseball tournament. It was around 160 miles each way with half 75 MPH and the other half 55 MPH. I averaged 26.5 watch9ng how I drove. I did go 83 for several miles on the freeway but most was staying within the limits. If I put my foot into it more, the mileage drops to around 24 MPG. I have a little over 1400 miles on the car. __________________ 69 Coupe, 383, AC, Tilt, PS, PB, Thorley Headers, and a 2010 2SS\RS VR with Artic White Stripes

08-12-2011, 03:53 PM	#12
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	33 MPG on a good day (summer) 26 MPG on a bad day (winter) Avg. 29 consistently on the Highway. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI Last edited by TooCool5; 08-16-2011 at 02:31 PM.

08-12-2011, 02:56 PM	#3
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	I've ran a few tanks on D and S to see which would give me better results, and S ended up being a pinch better. I think the reason being is it does not lug the engine as much as D. I don't use M very often, so I can't help you there.

08-12-2011, 03:12 PM	#4
sstaub Drives: 1lt 2011 Black Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fishers Posts: 50	Ok thanks guys what are you averaging for your mpg's

08-12-2011, 03:16 PM	#6
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	If I set the cruise at 78mph I can get right at 24mpg, and if I'm in town and being good I'll get 17mpg.

08-12-2011, 03:35 PM	#8
Allan Hernandez Drives: 2LT/RS RJT/GrayHStripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 557	How do y'all SS guys keep the MPGs so high I drive a mix of streets and highway and as of this moment mi DIC reads 16.1 in my V6!How is my v6 averaging what your v8 is?I know that the v6 camaro was not ment to be an economic car but it should at least be getting better mileage then its big brother am I rite?

08-12-2011, 09:31 PM	#13
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	Yeah I don't know how people are getting such high numbers in their sixes either. I'm around 18 MPG with about 40 city/60 hwy. I was expecting at least 20. But no big deal. __________________ Stock...For Now.

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