Is there a way to run 4 cylinders on a SS? - Page 4

Memphis SS · 05-09-2019, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Airfuel

Flat road, cruise control on at 55mph.
Look at the instant mpg readout. Should be mid-upper 20's.

If you're pulling a trailer...LOL.. I'm showing in the 30s MPG on flat roads with the cruise control set a 65 mph.. that is a SS with A8 in touring mode

Need4Camaro · 05-09-2019, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WarlockCamaro

Hello guys, I made this thread expecting nothing but great answers, and I did! Yesterday 05/08/19 I drove to school and took everything you guys told me and applied it to my situation. I started the car and put on my music and drove off without idling for a excessive amount of time just like you guys said. I drove on the same secluded road I always drove on, but this time I lowered my throttle time and put on cruise control (25-35 MPH). I displayed the gas meter which displays how much you have left until you run out, but this those not only show how many miles you have left, but also shows you if your in V4 mode. I found that going 30-35 MPH with CC on made the car stay on V4 mode for a long period of time. Overall I drove conservatively and found that I got 16MPG which is great

. To be honest I feel as if I made this into a big deal, and that I should've expected this as a Camaro SS owner. Apologize again for the trouble and thank you for your recommendations and overall help!

Well TBH 11 MPG is very low for these cars. Even 16 MPG is pretty questionable. I I between 18 and 23 depending on traffic and how I drive all city streets.

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Originally Posted by Memphis SS

If you're pulling a trailer...LOL.. I'm showing in the 30s MPG on flat roads with the cruise control set a 65 mph.. that is a SS with A8 in touring mode

You're driving it wrong so those numbers dont count. Sports mode and no cruise control and drive it like it was meant to be driven. I havent used touring mode since I purchased the car.

protovack · 05-10-2019, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by WarlockCamaro

Hello guys, I made this thread expecting nothing but great answers, and I did! Yesterday 05/08/19 I drove to school and took everything you guys told me and applied it to my situation. I started the car and put on my music and drove off without idling for a excessive amount of time just like you guys said. I drove on the same secluded road I always drove on, but this time I lowered my throttle time and put on cruise control (25-35 MPH). I displayed the gas meter which displays how much you have left until you run out, but this those not only show how many miles you have left, but also shows you if your in V4 mode. I found that going 30-35 MPH with CC on made the car stay on V4 mode for a long period of time. Overall I drove conservatively and found that I got 16MPG which is great

. To be honest I feel as if I made this into a big deal, and that I should've expected this as a Camaro SS owner. Apologize again for the trouble and thank you for your recommendations and overall help!

What? No, don't apologize yet. 16mpg is not great. That isn't right. Did you even read the responses here? You should be able to tag at least 25 mpg at 35-45 miles per hour on flat ground, and 28-30mpg at 55-60mph. There is definitely something wrong.
Are you testing MPG when at full operating temperature?
Did you check your intake air filter?
Last oil change and % oil life left?
Using premium fuel?

RIPws6 · 05-10-2019, 03:31 AM

MPG should be anywhere from 22 to 8. It all depends on the foot and muscle memory. If you cut your teeth on a 4 banger, you have programed your foot to mash accordingly.
I had a 2011 1SS Camaro and traded it in for a Cruze because my employer transferred me 40 miles away from the house. I drove the Cruze for 5 years and then bought a 2019 Camaro due to suffering withdrawal symptoms.
My foot is used to dealing with the Turbo Lag of the cruze so I tend to be a little heavy. I'm trying to get better but I really don't give a damn.

pyroguy · 05-10-2019, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by protovack

What? No, don't apologize yet. 16mpg is not great. That isn't right. Did you even read the responses here? You should be able to tag at least 25 mpg at 35-45 miles per hour on flat ground, and 28-30mpg at 55-60mph. There is definitely something wrong.
Are you testing MPG when at full operating temperature?
Did you check your intake air filter?
Last oil change and % oil life left?
Using premium fuel?

Dude, chill! The EPA estimated MPG for in city driving for a 6th gen Camaro SS is 16 mpg with a combined fuel economy of 19. He's where he should be and even if he wasn't he's happy.

OP, glad to hear the suggestions worked in your favor. It's hard to not romp on the go pedal because a super sport Camaro is a fun car to drive. Enjoy and good luck with the mpg!

MP3BOOSTED · 05-10-2019, 08:05 AM

get a prius

WarlockCamaro · 05-10-2019, 12:01 PM

Hello guys, I understand that I didn't completely explain myself for the most part and most of you guys caught on to that, so that's why I'm going to answer some questions.

Q1: Is your care a Manual or a Auto?
A1: Auto

Q2: What is your current Oil Life?
A2: 40%, planning on doing a change in a month.

Q3: What tires are you running?
A3: I am running with a set of Hankook Ventus V12's

Q4: What type of fuel do I use?
A4: I use Chevron 91

Q5: Is your Intake Filter clean?
A5: That was "literally" the first thing I checked and it was clean, the air box wasn't so I cleaned it.

Q6: How's traffic? Freeway of Street?
A6: I mostly drive on the street in the morning, because driving on the freeway 7 o' clock in the morning in LA is like a Snail trying to skate on ice.

Listen, 16 MPG is not great I can tell you that much, but it's better then having 9,10-11 MPG that's for sure. I do agree with some of you, there has to be something amiss here I just need to find out what.

cellsafemode · 05-10-2019, 12:50 PM

traffic-light driving in california where the regular roads have 60 mph speeds but tons of lights will easily kill mpg if you dont drive like prius driver without depth perception.

You'd almost certainly have better mileage on the freeway since you're either cruising or you're stuck in traffic. Neither situation lends itself to heavy acceleration, stop, heavy acceleration, stop repetitions like you get on normal roads.

Riverside2SS · 05-10-2019, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

Not possible unless you're babying it. I drive the same way and lucky to get 18mpg. A 6.2L V8 driving spiritedly getting 24mpg?

I know how I drive.....you can call BS all you want....Gotta be your Cali smog...

05-10-2019, 08:05 AM	#48
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05-10-2019, 12:01 PM	#49
WarlockCamaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 40	Answering Some Important Questions! Hello guys, I understand that I didn't completely explain myself for the most part and most of you guys caught on to that, so that's why I'm going to answer some questions. Q1: Is your care a Manual or a Auto? A1: Auto Q2: What is your current Oil Life? A2: 40%, planning on doing a change in a month. Q3: What tires are you running? A3: I am running with a set of Hankook Ventus V12's Q4: What type of fuel do I use? A4: I use Chevron 91 Q5: Is your Intake Filter clean? A5: That was "literally" the first thing I checked and it was clean, the air box wasn't so I cleaned it. Q6: How's traffic? Freeway of Street? A6: I mostly drive on the street in the morning, because driving on the freeway 7 o' clock in the morning in LA is like a Snail trying to skate on ice. Listen, 16 MPG is not great I can tell you that much, but it's better then having 9,10-11 MPG that's for sure. I do agree with some of you, there has to be something amiss here I just need to find out what.

05-10-2019, 03:31 AM	#46
RIPws6 Drives: 2019 2SS Riverside Blue Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 312	MPG should be anywhere from 22 to 8. It all depends on the foot and muscle memory. If you cut your teeth on a 4 banger, you have programed your foot to mash accordingly. I had a 2011 1SS Camaro and traded it in for a Cruze because my employer transferred me 40 miles away from the house. I drove the Cruze for 5 years and then bought a 2019 Camaro due to suffering withdrawal symptoms. My foot is used to dealing with the Turbo Lag of the cruze so I tend to be a little heavy. I'm trying to get better but I really don't give a damn.

05-10-2019, 12:50 PM	#50
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	traffic-light driving in california where the regular roads have 60 mph speeds but tons of lights will easily kill mpg if you dont drive like prius driver without depth perception. You'd almost certainly have better mileage on the freeway since you're either cruising or you're stuck in traffic. Neither situation lends itself to heavy acceleration, stop, heavy acceleration, stop repetitions like you get on normal roads.

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