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Old 03-11-2013, 09:15 PM
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Does anyone know what they're truly getting ? Not sure why recently getting better mpg?

Like I was getting 17-18mpg city, after the zip tie mod and slp lm1 exhasut then I resetted my pcm began using supreme from chevron and got 20-21 city

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Anywhere from 25-29 on highway and 15-18 city
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I am averaging about 24mpg. Depending on your area, you may be starting to get the summer blend, which may increase your mpg.
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6mn on my '03 and I just came back from a 175 mile trip. Mostly interstate with speeds from 65-80 most of the way. 29.3 mpg per the computer.
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Well to give u an example I was getting like 17 city suddenly began getting 20-almost 21 city like I put $20 which is 5 gallons got 106 miles when it hit the reserve
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Originally Posted by Fastlsvette
Well to give u an example I was getting like 17 city suddenly began getting 20-almost 21 city like I put $20 which is 5 gallons got 106 miles when it hit the reserve
I don't know what happened but wish it would happen to me to
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I began using chevron instead of shell and resetted my pcm after doing my zipe tie mod and slp lloudmouth install car feels faster and better mpg happy
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I can get about 20 in town and closer to 30 on the highway.
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I'm averaging 25 mpg combined. Pretty good for high altitude (6000 feet) with a 2001 with 160 k.
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Averaged 26 mpg on a 2435 trip on my Z51 04 auto. That's combined for the whole trip with some very spirited driving in the Smokies.
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I'm averaging 20-21.
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Originally Posted by Fastlsvette
I began using chevron instead of shell and resetted my pcm after doing my zipe tie mod and slp lloudmouth install car feels faster and better mpg happy
It just maybe the better gas. Recently I took an 800 mile trip and only used 93 octane and I got 30.1 mpg avg. Not sure what I get city. What is the zipe tie mod??
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It totally depends on your driving style.. I took a 400 mile trip south and averaged just under 31 mpg. Daily, I have a 20 mile commute to work, with about 5 stops on average (lights, traffic, etc) and I get 24 mpg. I just spent a weekend at the track for PDX and got 10 mpg
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Originally Posted by corvette77
I am averaging about 24mpg. Depending on your area, you may be starting to get the summer blend, which may increase your mpg.


winter blend will kill your mileage

I usually get right at the EPA ratings of 18 mpg in town and 28 highway. However if exercise a bit more restraint, I can get those numbers up to 21-22 city and 30-32 highway. It's all about your driving style.
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Yeah i guess how u drive lets see how many miles $30 brings me i only have 91 in my area
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if I drive without loosing my mind and stay out of it (rare)
20 city
25 highway

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