gas mileage
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From: Missouri City Texas
If you have a Z51 manual you could swap it out for the 2.56 in the base car...but I dont know how much better your gas milage would be.
I dont know what kind of milage the M6 Z51 gets.
I dont know what kind of milage the M6 Z51 gets.
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The key is this thing called "cruise control".
Last edited by timd38; Dec 27, 2007 at 08:31 AM.
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From: Missouri City Texas
Well then there isnt really any noticeable difference if the 6speed Z51s get 28 at 75mpg...because that's exactly what my 2.56 geared C6 gets as well.
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I love statements like that 
Just because someone CAN afford the gas doesnt mean they dont care if it does get good gas. I love that my C6 averages 22.5mpg every tank....and would love it even more if it averaged 25mpg per tank.
You can care about something without it being an issue.
Just because someone CAN afford the gas doesnt mean they dont care if it does get good gas. I love that my C6 averages 22.5mpg every tank....and would love it even more if it averaged 25mpg per tank.
You can care about something without it being an issue.
Safety Car
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From: Westlake Village, Ca
I love statements like that
Just because someone CAN afford the gas doesnt mean they dont care if it does get good gas. I love that my C6 averages 22.5mpg every tank....and would love it even more if it averaged 25mpg per tank.
You can care about something without it being an issue.
Just because someone CAN afford the gas doesnt mean they dont care if it does get good gas. I love that my C6 averages 22.5mpg every tank....and would love it even more if it averaged 25mpg per tank.
You can care about something without it being an issue.
Hopefully ur future is bright and full of 25mpg days....
Me too , I wish I could get 25 mpg...
Get a Prius!
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From: Austin Tx
I love statements like that
Just because someone CAN afford the gas doesnt mean they dont care if it does get good gas. I love that my C6 averages 22.5mpg every tank....and would love it even more if it averaged 25mpg per tank.
You can care about something without it being an issue.
Just because someone CAN afford the gas doesnt mean they dont care if it does get good gas. I love that my C6 averages 22.5mpg every tank....and would love it even more if it averaged 25mpg per tank.
You can care about something without it being an issue.
I also take pride in the fact that my 440 hp sports car gets as good fuel economy as most family sedans. It wouldn't be nearly as impressive if it didn't.
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From: READING PA
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33hwy .0009 WOT lol
I get 33 on the Turnpike in cruise Control. All my mods & tune improved gas milage. I cant say that on the streets. Its my bad driving habits.
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Burning Brakes
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You use more gas with the cruise control, especially if you live in areas that have hills (Northeast). I don't know how you guys do it, but 76mph=26-27mpg max for me. I average 18-19mpg per tank. Oh well, I suck
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From: Hudson WI
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Ok, I am going to go on Ebay this morning and buy every gas saving device. The way I look at is that I will never need to buy gas again and may be able to sell the excess back to the oil company!
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From: Missouri City Texas
I would average closer to 19-20mpg per tank also, but I do 75% freeway driving due to going to and from work everyday...so it bumps the average up close to 23 for me.
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Taller gears are not going to save gas unless you do a lot of highway driving. If you drive gently and shift early, you are maximizing fuel economy. Taller gears will only help if you are cruising at 60 mph or more and can further reduce your rpms in 6th gear.