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rbenotti · 08-03-2017, 09:28 AM

I thought the dash was lying to me. Said 25.2 mpg. Turns out it was spot on.

It's a V6, and given it's seen about 10% of it's original miles between the test drive (over night - around 100) and the last week (around 400) I'm happy with it.

I'm thinking it's still breaking in anyway with 6k on the odometer(and climbing quick)

To me, this is great seeing my '09 Forester 5 speed get's over highway EPA rating with a good deal of highway/35-45 mph driving and sees around 28 overall.

And yeah, I have fun with it - when I want to.

I'm funny - I keep track of mpg.

DvKillar · 08-03-2017, 09:33 AM

my 2015 V6, 4000 miles later at 6600, reading 21.5 . But I have a heavy foot! and AC will detract. And only around 5% of those miles are highway.

The camaro show · 08-03-2017, 10:06 AM

My v6 has 8k miles and I drive 95% city and I avg 14.7 mpg and I don't understand why everyone else seems to get better

Cenafan85 · 08-03-2017, 10:12 AM

City driving and lead foot is what kills the gas millage

baum · 08-03-2017, 10:20 AM

I did this on a freeway trip

maddoggyusa · 08-03-2017, 10:28 AM

I had a buddy that charted all his gas mileage in Excel... it was pretty cool to look at. Goes up and down for summer and winter... but generally went up and up over time.

rbenotti · 08-03-2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DvKillar

my 2015 V6, 4000 miles later at 6600, reading 21.5 . But I have a heavy foot! and AC will detract. And only around 5% of those miles are highway.

To me, even this isn't bad based on what you describe.

Admittedly, unless I'm in a rush, I've trained myself on the highway to stay around 60-65. 60 more so in this car. The few mph over that reduces highway mileage fast in anything. And ultimately driving with any traffic, you end up stopping somewhere.

Longer distances can be a different story with speed

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Originally Posted by The camaro show

My v6 has 8k miles and I drive 95% city and I avg 14.7 mpg and I don't understand why everyone else seems to get better

One thing I have noticed is that when the car is started, the avg drops a couple tenths. Now I don't have a great deal of miles on the avg yet (and I just reset it without thinking), but I'm thinking a shorter commute is a factor on any car. The bigger the engine, the more it is amplified. Driving conditions are also a factor (lights, stop signs, traffic, etc).

My overall point was - I was pleasantly surprised, knowing it will probably go down with different conditions.

rbenotti · 08-03-2017, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by baum

I did this on a freeway trip

And that looks to be at around 70. Can't complain with that at all.

Didn't catch if it was a manual or auto, but regardless, that's good.

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Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

I had a buddy that charted all his gas mileage in Excel... it was pretty cool to look at. Goes up and down for summer and winter... but generally went up and up over time.

Yeah, I use an online fuel app. New tires tend to need time to wear (at least this is what I've seen on my Subaru). Winter/summer is always fun to watch.

I just keep an eye out for something I can't explain. For example, same drive, same time of year, mileage off (without my driving changing - which will be harder with this car - and that's ok)

FenwickHockey65 · 08-03-2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The camaro show

My v6 has 8k miles and I drive 95% city and I avg 14.7 mpg and I don't understand why everyone else seems to get better

That's why.

Syclone · 08-03-2017, 11:05 AM

I don't really keep track, like my wife says I drive it like I stole it.

Orange skid mark · 08-03-2017, 11:16 AM

I was getting about that when I had that many miles. I haven't checked it in a long time - at almost 28k now. That is low from the window sticker. Most of my miles are highway but with cruise control set to 73 or 74. I am sure cruise control is a big gas waster especially in the hilly area of western NC.

Cenafan85 · 08-03-2017, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rbenotti

I thought the dash was lying to me. Said 25.2 mpg. Turns out it was spot on.

It's a V6, and given it's seen about 10% of it's original miles between the test drive (over night - around 100) and the last week (around 400) I'm happy with it.

I'm thinking it's still breaking in anyway with 6k on the odometer(and climbing quick)

To me, this is great seeing my '09 Forester 5 speed get's over highway EPA rating with a good deal of highway/35-45 mph driving and sees around 28 overall.

And yeah, I have fun with it - when I want to.

I'm funny - I keep track of mpg.

When I first got the car I was AVG 24-25. Now I'm around 22-23. I'm trying a tank with no AC and windows open, to see what I get.

myold88 · 08-03-2017, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The camaro show

My v6 has 8k miles and I drive 95% city and I avg 14.7 mpg and I don't understand why everyone else seems to get better

You got to just let a lot of these posts go. Exagerations are the norm re MPG
here on camaro5. Some claim they get 28-30 with the SS. Just can't happen.
I'll never understand the BS here re high MPG with the Camaro.

kmarshall2121 · 08-03-2017, 12:10 PM

Friend gave me this years ago...

nevermind, site wont let me upload an excel document...

08-03-2017, 09:28 AM	#1
rbenotti Drives: '13 LS, '09 Forester, '11 HD SGlide Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 83	First recorded fuel up yesterday and...... I thought the dash was lying to me. Said 25.2 mpg. Turns out it was spot on. It's a V6, and given it's seen about 10% of it's original miles between the test drive (over night - around 100) and the last week (around 400) I'm happy with it. I'm thinking it's still breaking in anyway with 6k on the odometer(and climbing quick) To me, this is great seeing my '09 Forester 5 speed get's over highway EPA rating with a good deal of highway/35-45 mph driving and sees around 28 overall. And yeah, I have fun with it - when I want to. I'm funny - I keep track of mpg.

08-03-2017, 10:06 AM	#3
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	My v6 has 8k miles and I drive 95% city and I avg 14.7 mpg and I don't understand why everyone else seems to get better __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

08-03-2017, 10:12 AM	#4
Cenafan85 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Roc NY Posts: 503	City driving and lead foot is what kills the gas millage __________________ 2014 Camaro BLK 2LS, MRT 2 exhaust,CAI,Anzo projector headlights,Morimoto HID,Aftermarket fog lights,RS tail lights, Strut tower brace.

08-03-2017, 10:20 AM	#5
baum Drives: 2013 1LS, 2013 Ram 1500 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis, mn Posts: 645	I did this on a freeway trip Attached Images

08-03-2017, 11:05 AM	#10
Syclone Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: CA. Posts: 163	I don't really keep track, like my wife says I drive it like I stole it. __________________ The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

08-03-2017, 09:33 AM	#2
DvKillar Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017 Location: MWC, OK Posts: 815	my 2015 V6, 4000 miles later at 6600, reading 21.5 . But I have a heavy foot! and AC will detract. And only around 5% of those miles are highway.

08-03-2017, 10:28 AM	#6
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	I had a buddy that charted all his gas mileage in Excel... it was pretty cool to look at. Goes up and down for summer and winter... but generally went up and up over time.

08-03-2017, 11:16 AM	#11
Orange skid mark Just an average Dude Drives: 2015 1LT Grey w/Orange Rally Stripe Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 391	I was getting about that when I had that many miles. I haven't checked it in a long time - at almost 28k now. That is low from the window sticker. Most of my miles are highway but with cruise control set to 73 or 74. I am sure cruise control is a big gas waster especially in the hilly area of western NC. __________________ So far I like my car the way it came from the factory.

08-03-2017, 12:10 PM	#14
kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	Friend gave me this years ago... nevermind, site wont let me upload an excel document...