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08-26-2013, 02:30 PM
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 Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Republic of Texas
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SS MPG Sensitivity
I don't abuse my SS. But I don't spare the throttle when called for. After all, this is why I paid the $ for the SS.
I have noticed that the mpg doesn't seem to change much, whether I have been driving more gently or having some fun. Has this been others' observation? |
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08-26-2013, 02:33 PM
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No. I can squeeze 24 or so on a interstate trip, or be praying for 15 when having fun. That's a pretty big gap.
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08-26-2013, 02:42 PM
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I'll be back...
Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 3,036
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Mine currently reads 11.9 MPG @ 28 MPH average. I need to drive faster. LOL.
The system takes an overall average for your MPG. If you reset it, it'll usually be more responsive to changing based upon recent driving behaviors. If it hasn't been reset for a long time, it isn't as responsive.
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08-26-2013, 02:44 PM
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Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Seminole, Fl.
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For me my SS is a rather constant, 14/26 no matter how I drive it. My ZL1 on the other hand is different, 13/19 and if I play it drops to 9 ... Gotta love it !!!
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08-26-2013, 02:50 PM
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Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Austin, Texas
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Long term average per DIC is 17.2-17.4 no matter how I drive. That is expected/acceptable to me. I rarely drive on the highway although my commute has some 65 mph sections in between lights.
I think you will only see any significant change if constant highway driving or if you short shift (1-4 or otherwise shift at very low rpms). |
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08-26-2013, 04:05 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Posts: 1,088
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With all of my mods I am averaging 14.3 and it never changes!
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08-26-2013, 04:19 PM
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Drives: SS/RS L99 Crew Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Florida/Pittsburgh/San Diego
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I average 12-13, if I'm not driving in traffic I'm out hammering the throttle, can't say I really care anymore though. Smiles are more important than miles.
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08-26-2013, 04:56 PM
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Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South Barrington, IL
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I am at about 12.9 right now.
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08-26-2013, 06:35 PM
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Drives: 2012 2SS M6 CRT Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Alachua, Fl
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I got ~24 from Fl to Va a few months ago. Interstate 90% of the way.
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08-26-2013, 08:00 PM
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Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: WNY
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i can drive nice for 1/2 a tank. then hit the throttle and the average drops 1/2 mpg
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08-26-2013, 11:23 PM
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Drives: away the ladies :( Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Mine is 20.9. I've reset it twice and it's always around 21. I am really impressed that an LS3 gets better mileage than my 4 cylinder pickup. Almost twice as much.
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08-26-2013, 11:59 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 2,989
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The mileage of the SS is impressive considering the horsepower. I get 24/25 MPG highway (6th gear at 70 MPH) and 16/17 city. 17 in the city is hard to squeeze though. I have to keep it under 2500 RPM on every shift for an entire tank, which is difficult.
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08-27-2013, 12:03 AM
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Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Boston, MA
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I don't get how some you guys get these lofty figures. With properly inflated tires, on Shell V-Power, I can't touch 14 mpgs. It always levels off to 13.9 by the end of a tank.
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08-27-2013, 12:09 AM
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Drives: 2010 SS 6m, black on black. Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: savannah
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when reset for highway trips i make about 27mpg @ 65 mph. average, 24mpg. when spooling around, 18...
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