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Mar 11, 2013 | 09:15 PM

Fastlsvette

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Corvette mpg?

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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Mar 11, 2013 | 09:20 PM

Jrockk

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Anywhere from 25-29 on highway and 15-18 city

Mar 11, 2013 | 09:39 PM

corvette77

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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.

Mar 11, 2013 | 09:52 PM

fishingdan

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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.

Mar 11, 2013 | 10:22 PM

Fastlsvette

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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

Mar 11, 2013 | 10:30 PM

Jrockk

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Quote:

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

Mar 11, 2013 | 11:03 PM

Fastlsvette

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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

Mar 11, 2013 | 11:48 PM

jrose7004

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I can get about 20 in town and closer to 30 on the highway.

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Mar 12, 2013 | 09:52 AM

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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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Mar 12, 2013 | 10:05 AM

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coia96vette

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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.

Mar 12, 2013 | 10:12 AM

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95rtturbo

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I'm averaging 20-21.

Mar 12, 2013 | 11:14 AM

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Jims79

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Quote:

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??

Mar 12, 2013 | 11:25 AM

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ThatYellowVette

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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

Mar 12, 2013 | 11:31 AM

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wcsinx

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Quote:

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.