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porankazi · 01-21-2011, 04:35 PM

I have a 2011 v6 camaro auto. i was wondering if anyone knows whether driving with paddle shifter gives you better or worse gas milage?

Camaro4Life2011 · 01-21-2011, 05:07 PM

+1

Synyster · 01-21-2011, 06:00 PM

Just depends on if you shift earlier in the RPM range. "D" mode is already optimized for that, I think.

Desertdawg · 01-21-2011, 06:20 PM

What kind of mileage are you guys get on the road (reel life numbers) with the V6 Camaros???

Automatics and preferably the 6-speeds?

My previous 1969 and 1982 Camaros were not much of a road trip cars, but this Gen 5 V6 Camaro may make a nice road trip car. The 120 lbs less in weight than the V8, I heard 2012 may shave off even more weight with the composite intake.

I've done the hotrod stuff for 40 years, and now with $5.00 gas around the corner I don't want to be a whiner (price too high) to let that stop me from having fun on the open road.

So, is 30 mpg a real thing driving at highways speeds?????

ctinatx · 01-21-2011, 06:23 PM

I currently have a 2LT/RS and have driven it to and from Dallas from Austin. Aprox. 200 miles each way. I usually see between 28-31 MPG on the highway.

lets_go_bills · 01-21-2011, 08:11 PM

Too subtle a change. There would be no difference.

LoneStar · 01-21-2011, 08:14 PM

I don't think it would give you better, but if you drive like I do with the paddle shifters, you would definitely have worst gas mileage.

I think the best gas mileage would be in "D".

Desertdawg · 01-21-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctinatx

I currently have a 2LT/RS and have driven it to and from Dallas from Austin. Aprox. 200 miles each way. I usually see between 28-31 MPG on the highway.

Thats very reasonable. Thanks for the reply.

Maverickhpr · 01-21-2011, 08:17 PM

On mine v6 auto I get 25.4 but I have allot of city driving reset it once when I drove from portland or to cour d lane idaho and I was getting 32.1 I was quite suprised but when I use the paddle shifters which I did for a tank to see what I got I was down to 19.3 which I did reset it right after I filled up so it can effect the gas milage when you use paddles (dumb mans manual) and I did let her rev higher than when it was in D

az2009se · 01-21-2011, 08:39 PM

Just for reference...V6 6M real world 80% freeway, 72 mph max... the best I have gotten is 25.7 mpg for an entire tank. I would kill for better but the 6M is fun...

MClarenF1 · 01-21-2011, 08:52 PM

how do u reset ur avg mpgs?

Cristoff · 01-21-2011, 09:02 PM

Interesting read. On my auto V6, I'm putting out about 26 max on highway driving, which is about 95% of my miles. That is running at 68-70 through somewhat hilly terrain.

I'd be interested to find out how to pull off 32 MPG which is actually better than the 2008 4cyl Honda Accord that I replaced with the Camaro was getting.

LoneStar · 01-21-2011, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MClarenF1

how do u reset ur avg mpgs?

On the turn signal lever to the left of the steering wheel, scroll to the menu screen on the DIC that shows your average mpg. Then press and hold the button (set, clear, I think) on the end of the lever until you hear a 'beep' and it will clear it out. The same instructions work for many of the menus.

Hope thats clear!!

VR Baron · 01-21-2011, 09:22 PM

On the few trips to San Diego and back I get 27 at 70-75 with town and traffic thrown in, and yes use D not the paddles. Paddles really just for fun as S mode no paddles is faster for the drag strip I hear.

01-21-2011, 04:35 PM	#1
porankazi Drives: 2011 Camaro RS Synergy Green Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: VA Posts: 22	gas milage question. I have a 2011 v6 camaro auto. i was wondering if anyone knows whether driving with paddle shifter gives you better or worse gas milage?

01-21-2011, 06:23 PM	#5
ctinatx Drives: 2014 SS Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle,Wa Posts: 1,026 View My Garage	I currently have a 2LT/RS and have driven it to and from Dallas from Austin. Aprox. 200 miles each way. I usually see between 28-31 MPG on the highway. __________________ 2014 Phantom Black Metallic SS Sedan Sold - 2011 2SS/RS Convertible IBM/gray interior/black top/silver rally/L99/polished wheels - ordered 11/18/2010 - Built 02/09/2011- Delivered 4/2/2011

01-21-2011, 08:11 PM	#6
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	Too subtle a change. There would be no difference. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

01-21-2011, 08:17 PM	#9
Maverickhpr Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hillsboro OR Posts: 289 View My Garage	On mine v6 auto I get 25.4 but I have allot of city driving reset it once when I drove from portland or to cour d lane idaho and I was getting 32.1 I was quite suprised but when I use the paddle shifters which I did for a tank to see what I got I was down to 19.3 which I did reset it right after I filled up so it can effect the gas milage when you use paddles (dumb mans manual) and I did let her rev higher than when it was in D __________________ Camaro it's not a car it's American Muscle

01-21-2011, 09:02 PM	#12
Cristoff Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS in Red Jewel Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 463 View My Garage	Interesting read. On my auto V6, I'm putting out about 26 max on highway driving, which is about 95% of my miles. That is running at 68-70 through somewhat hilly terrain. I'd be interested to find out how to pull off 32 MPG which is actually better than the 2008 4cyl Honda Accord that I replaced with the Camaro was getting. __________________ Yes, this is my Camaro parked in front of the Infiniti Dealership that I run. No, my boss is not happy...

01-21-2011, 05:07 PM	#2
Camaro4Life2011 Drives: Black Camaro 2LT RS with Sunroof Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 257 View My Garage	+1

01-21-2011, 06:00 PM	#3
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	Just depends on if you shift earlier in the RPM range. "D" mode is already optimized for that, I think.

01-21-2011, 06:20 PM	#4
Desertdawg Drives: Dreaming of a New Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 24	What kind of mileage are you guys get on the road (reel life numbers) with the V6 Camaros??? Automatics and preferably the 6-speeds? My previous 1969 and 1982 Camaros were not much of a road trip cars, but this Gen 5 V6 Camaro may make a nice road trip car. The 120 lbs less in weight than the V8, I heard 2012 may shave off even more weight with the composite intake. I've done the hotrod stuff for 40 years, and now with $5.00 gas around the corner I don't want to be a whiner (price too high) to let that stop me from having fun on the open road. So, is 30 mpg a real thing driving at highways speeds?????

01-21-2011, 08:14 PM	#7
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	I don't think it would give you better, but if you drive like I do with the paddle shifters, you would definitely have worst gas mileage. I think the best gas mileage would be in "D".

01-21-2011, 08:39 PM	#10
az2009se Drives: 2010 Camaro LS 2009 Challenger SE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 81 View My Garage	Just for reference...V6 6M real world 80% freeway, 72 mph max... the best I have gotten is 25.7 mpg for an entire tank. I would kill for better but the 6M is fun...

01-21-2011, 08:52 PM	#11
MClarenF1 Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palos Verdes, CA Posts: 237	how do u reset ur avg mpgs?

01-21-2011, 09:22 PM	#14
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	On the few trips to San Diego and back I get 27 at 70-75 with town and traffic thrown in, and yes use D not the paddles. Paddles really just for fun as S mode no paddles is faster for the drag strip I hear.

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