Terrible fuel economy

vaib · 06-09-2016, 08:12 AM

I have the v6 auto and I think this car's doing bad on fuel. I only drive locally/city and keep the car on sports mode always. I just checked the fuel average for the last 50 miles and it's about 15 mpg. This is terrible. I see v8s here on the forum doing alot better. What do you people with v6 get?

nancygrl · 06-09-2016, 08:24 AM

If you only drive locally in city traffic, don't expect very good fuel mileage unless you get out on a stretch of highway/interstate. Where in NJ ???

Camarocruz88 · 06-09-2016, 08:27 AM

I get about the same, around 15-16mpg.

vaib · 06-09-2016, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nancygrl

If you only drive locally in city traffic, don't expect very good fuel mileage unless you get out on a stretch of highway/interstate. Where in NJ ???

Atlantic City area

MrChrisLS3 · 06-09-2016, 08:30 AM

keep in mind that idle time, and stop and go will figure into this number.

bballr4567 · 06-09-2016, 08:41 AM

If you are in the city, you'll be getting that MPG especially if you rabbit start/stop. Remember, the #1 most exaggerated fact in Camaro forums is MPG. No questions. When V8 guys say they drive 90% city and are averaging 23MPG. Red. Flag.

Now, with that said, depending on how you drive it you can actually get pretty decent mileage. Im right at 3k miles, drive about a 35/65 city/hwy split and this tank Im averaging 24.1 MPG with 120ish miles on the fill up. How? I've been trying to get as high as I can without really going crazy into the hypermiling. Coast to stops, very gentle on the gas while taking off from a stop and no idling.

Here is my fuelly link.

http://www.fuelly.com/car/chevrolet/...llr4567/430106

63falcondude · 06-09-2016, 09:01 AM

M6 SS here. I average 16-17. My commute is all back roads with light traffic (except for when I get stuck behind a damn school bus).

tchowe · 06-09-2016, 09:15 AM

Here in Atlanta traffic is pretty much the norm, I get anywhere from 16-19 MPG with my V6.

LesBaer · 06-09-2016, 09:23 AM

I'm averaging 15mpg and have been stuck in bumper to bumper traffic a lot lately during rush hour....that's with a supercharger, headers and tune. I'd also expect a lot better fuel economy from a V6.

MovieGuy · 06-09-2016, 09:28 AM

I get 19 straight city driving. My Mustang got 17. My 02 Firebird with the 3.8 got 19.

bballr4567 · 06-09-2016, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LesBaer

I'm averaging 15mpg and have been stuck in bumper to bumper traffic a lot lately during rush hour....that's with a supercharger, headers and tune. I'd also expect a lot better fuel economy from a V6.

Why? It's rated at 19/28. Sitting in city traffic and driving hard can easily take that number down. I've seen it as low as 13MPG when I was showing off the car to my best friend. Doesn't take much go pedal to get the mileage down.

Capisce · 06-09-2016, 10:09 AM

City is always bad with all the idling. I get the same with my V8. Around 16-18. When you highway drive the V8 it does 30mpg pretty easily with the cylinder de-activation

osubuckeye · 06-09-2016, 10:16 AM

My driving is about 75% city and 25% highway and I'm getting about 24mpg with my V6. That is about right since the car widow sticker states fuel economy for combined city/highway should be 23mpg

SuperSound · 06-09-2016, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaib

I have the v6 auto and I think this car's doing bad on fuel. I only drive locally/city and keep the car on sports mode always. I just checked the fuel average for the last 50 miles and it's about 15 mpg. This is terrible. I see v8s here on the forum doing alot better. What do you people with v6 get?

What's your average speed showing? That's a clear indication of how much stop and go you are doing. If it's 45mph or lower...expect to be on the bottom side of your rated MPG.

06-09-2016, 09:01 AM	#7
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	M6 SS here. I average 16-17. My commute is all back roads with light traffic (except for when I get stuck behind a damn school bus). __________________ NGM, 2SS, 6MT, NPP, MRC, Nav, Kalahari, Grey Wheels 1100 12/14/2015 3000 1/8/2016 (TPW 2/1) 3800 2/1/2016 5000 3/5/2016

06-09-2016, 09:23 AM	#9
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	I'm averaging 15mpg and have been stuck in bumper to bumper traffic a lot lately during rush hour....that's with a supercharger, headers and tune. I'd also expect a lot better fuel economy from a V6. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

06-09-2016, 09:28 AM	#10
MovieGuy Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 892	I get 19 straight city driving. My Mustang got 17. My 02 Firebird with the 3.8 got 19. __________________ Life after retirement

06-09-2016, 10:09 AM	#12
Capisce Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 248	City is always bad with all the idling. I get the same with my V8. Around 16-18. When you highway drive the V8 it does 30mpg pretty easily with the cylinder de-activation __________________ 2SS - Summit White - MRC - NPP

06-09-2016, 08:12 AM	#1
vaib Drives: Red Camaro Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 120	Terrible fuel economy I have the v6 auto and I think this car's doing bad on fuel. I only drive locally/city and keep the car on sports mode always. I just checked the fuel average for the last 50 miles and it's about 15 mpg. This is terrible. I see v8s here on the forum doing alot better. What do you people with v6 get?

06-09-2016, 08:24 AM	#2
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	If you only drive locally in city traffic, don't expect very good fuel mileage unless you get out on a stretch of highway/interstate. Where in NJ ???

06-09-2016, 08:27 AM	#3
Camarocruz88 Drives: 2016 white Camaro RS with V6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 10	I get about the same, around 15-16mpg.

06-09-2016, 08:30 AM	#5
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	keep in mind that idle time, and stop and go will figure into this number.

06-09-2016, 08:41 AM	#6
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	If you are in the city, you'll be getting that MPG especially if you rabbit start/stop. Remember, the #1 most exaggerated fact in Camaro forums is MPG. No questions. When V8 guys say they drive 90% city and are averaging 23MPG. Red. Flag. Now, with that said, depending on how you drive it you can actually get pretty decent mileage. Im right at 3k miles, drive about a 35/65 city/hwy split and this tank Im averaging 24.1 MPG with 120ish miles on the fill up. How? I've been trying to get as high as I can without really going crazy into the hypermiling. Coast to stops, very gentle on the gas while taking off from a stop and no idling. Here is my fuelly link. http://www.fuelly.com/car/chevrolet/...llr4567/430106

06-09-2016, 09:15 AM	#8
tchowe Drives: 2017 V6 Camaro RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 106	Here in Atlanta traffic is pretty much the norm, I get anywhere from 16-19 MPG with my V6.

06-09-2016, 10:16 AM	#13
osubuckeye Drives: 2016 2LT Gamet Red Tintcoat Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 129 View My Garage	My driving is about 75% city and 25% highway and I'm getting about 24mpg with my V6. That is about right since the car widow sticker states fuel economy for combined city/highway should be 23mpg

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