11 mpg average?

Whitemaro6 · 01-24-2016, 10:35 PM

My car and math shows I'm getting 11 miles to the gallon..... Most days I don't get above 30mph just going to work right down the road. Doesn't seem right. I expected our cars to be thirsty but this is rediculous

Zultain7 · 01-24-2016, 10:41 PM

well... if you're in stop and go traffic... there's your problem.

LovePhenom · 01-24-2016, 10:53 PM

I do city driving. Before I took a road trip to Youngstown, Ohio I was on getting 14mpg. Now I'm at 16

hadkins2 · 01-24-2016, 11:03 PM

Has to be the city driving. I drive a mix of city and interstate. In just over 1700 miles I've averaged 19.5 mpg on the V8 2SS. I've leaned into it a couple times as well.

Howard

Whitespeed · 01-25-2016, 04:41 AM

How far is your drive to work and what part of the country do you live in?

Nigel

63falcondude · 01-25-2016, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LovePhenom

I do city driving. Before I took a road trip to Youngstown, Ohio I was on getting 14mpg. Now I'm at 16

You're getting 14-16 with the 6 cylinder auto??

LovePhenom · 01-25-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 63falcondude

You're getting 14-16 with the 6 cylinder auto??

Yup only city driving. I work 2 miles away, fill up my tank once every 2 weeks

huggercamaro21 · 01-25-2016, 07:37 AM

1017 miles and averaging 21 mpg, and I get on to it often.

Whitemaro6 · 01-25-2016, 08:04 AM

It's exactly three stop lights to work. Clocked it at 5 miles. 0 traffic. 30mph. Twice a day. So I'm burning just under a gallon a day? Idk just does not seem right.

6spdhyperblue · 01-25-2016, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LovePhenom

Yup only city driving. I work 2 miles away, fill up my tank once every 2 weeks

your commute only consists of a cold start. theres barely any closed loop during your ride. i would ride my bike.

MikeyCamaro · 01-25-2016, 08:53 AM

Cold start. Car probably doesn't really warm up until you're about halfway there. Add sitting at lights. Your MPG is probably normal for that scenario.

Mike

drivingagain · 01-25-2016, 09:45 AM

I drive 30 miles on way top work so about 60-70 miles a day. I am averaging 20 mpg and I drive 80-120 almost everyday. I am past my 1500 miles and I drive it with out cruise still. Although I have noticed if I slow down and set cruise at 60- 65 I can get pretty close to 30mpg. Cruise control helps the fuel mileage tremendously.

To the OP I can see your mileage being horrible. It is not heating up properly. Then you have low speed stop and go. It does not like 30mph. If you were able to stay at 55mph consistent you wold change your whole outlook of the fuel mileage.

63falcondude · 01-25-2016, 09:45 AM

Yep, 0.91 gallons per day. Think of it this way: At $2.00/gal you're spending $1.82 per day on gas. Doesn't sound too bad when you think about it that way!

vtirocz · 01-25-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitemaro6

It's exactly three stop lights to work. Clocked it at 5 miles. 0 traffic. 30mph. Twice a day. So I'm burning just under a gallon a day? Idk just does not seem right.

That's the worst possible drive cycle for your car. Change your oil frequently!

01-24-2016, 10:35 PM	#1
Whitemaro6 Drives: 16 Summit white, Ceramic white 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Places Posts: 419	11 mpg average? My car and math shows I'm getting 11 miles to the gallon..... Most days I don't get above 30mph just going to work right down the road. Doesn't seem right. I expected our cars to be thirsty but this is rediculous

01-24-2016, 10:41 PM	#2
Zultain7 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Petaluma, California Posts: 516	well... if you're in stop and go traffic... there's your problem. __________________ Hyper Blue 2SS Auto, Duel Mode Exhaust, MCR, Nav, Black 5 Spoke Ordered on 8/29 2000 Status on 9/1 3000 Status on 9/3 3300 Status on 10/8 3400 Status on 10/9 3800 Status on 10/19 Delivery 12/28

01-24-2016, 10:53 PM	#3
LovePhenom I am a UAW/GM employee. Drives: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tonawanda, New York Posts: 467	I do city driving. Before I took a road trip to Youngstown, Ohio I was on getting 14mpg. Now I'm at 16 __________________ *Pearla* Summit White 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS V6 Auto w/ Adrenaline Red Interior, Red Hash Marks, 20" Machined Face Aluminum Wheels, Convenience & Lighting Package, Performance Exhaust , 8" MyLink w/ Navigation, Sunroof, RS Wheel Caps, GlowTie, Splash Guards, Red LGX Engine Cover, All Weather Premium Floor Mats, Cargo Mat, Red Knee Bolsters, Black Front Fascia Extension, RS Floor Console Lid, Red MGP Caliper Covers, ZL1 AddOns Tow Hook, 2017 ZL1 Spoiler. Coming Soon:

01-24-2016, 11:03 PM	#4
hadkins2 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: West Virginia Posts: 156	Has to be the city driving. I drive a mix of city and interstate. In just over 1700 miles I've averaged 19.5 mpg on the V8 2SS. I've leaned into it a couple times as well. Howard __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Hyper Blue Metallic 2005 Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 1987 Camaro IROC-Z White T-Tops Instagram @Gen6ZL1

01-25-2016, 07:37 AM	#8
huggercamaro21 Sales Manager for Chevy Drives: Tahoe RST Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,313	1017 miles and averaging 21 mpg, and I get on to it often. __________________ 2016 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic, Adrenaline Red interior, auto, NPP, MRC, and Nav. Killed 06/23/2016 #2 2016 Red Hot 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC, Nav, and Sunroof. VIN #115750

01-25-2016, 04:41 AM	#5
Whitespeed Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE & 1973 Datsun 240Z Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 574	How far is your drive to work and what part of the country do you live in? Nigel

01-25-2016, 08:04 AM	#9
Whitemaro6 Drives: 16 Summit white, Ceramic white 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Places Posts: 419	It's exactly three stop lights to work. Clocked it at 5 miles. 0 traffic. 30mph. Twice a day. So I'm burning just under a gallon a day? Idk just does not seem right.

01-25-2016, 08:53 AM	#11
MikeyCamaro Drives: 2015 Challenger SRT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: West Florida Posts: 147	Cold start. Car probably doesn't really warm up until you're about halfway there. Add sitting at lights. Your MPG is probably normal for that scenario. Mike

01-25-2016, 09:45 AM	#12
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	I drive 30 miles on way top work so about 60-70 miles a day. I am averaging 20 mpg and I drive 80-120 almost everyday. I am past my 1500 miles and I drive it with out cruise still. Although I have noticed if I slow down and set cruise at 60- 65 I can get pretty close to 30mpg. Cruise control helps the fuel mileage tremendously. To the OP I can see your mileage being horrible. It is not heating up properly. Then you have low speed stop and go. It does not like 30mph. If you were able to stay at 55mph consistent you wold change your whole outlook of the fuel mileage.

01-25-2016, 09:45 AM	#13
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	Yep, 0.91 gallons per day. Think of it this way: At $2.00/gal you're spending $1.82 per day on gas. Doesn't sound too bad when you think about it that way! __________________ 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

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