TOMSBLKSS

im the new guy here and i know that i shouldnt expect great gas milage from a ls1, but i like to drive a lot and i like to drive hard. i was woundering what i can do to get some more miles out of a tank (besides changing my driving style)? thanks

GXPPOWER

get a turbo setup and drive normally.

andypdbz

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learn to live with the power, when i first got mine i was getting 180 to the tank, but just have self control (i know its hard) and only get on it every now and then.
now i average to around 250 a tank

fuseone

lol 250 mpg lol

LS1_Fonzie

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Now THAT is a hybrid/power combination I wish I had! I'm sure he meant 180-250 miles on a tank. I see 300 miles on a tank with mixed driving using Exxon. Make sure your tires are properly aired up, check your spark plugs, air filter, use quality fuel (Exxon, Chevron, etc.). It costs a little more than the little shops but definately worth it. Lets see, oh yeah, don't drive it hard everywhere. Yeah its fun, don't get me wrong, punching it through the gears is great, but like it was stated before, show some restraint. That's pretty much all I can think of, I'm sure there is more.

99camarosupersport

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lol. you will get use to the power after a while man, and not getting on it as much should be a bit easier.

bww3588

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damn.....all ive done is test drive LS1's so far and i get an adrenilene rush when i push the accelerator ever so slightly and it accelerates faster than my truck at WOT. lol

rgaynor85

lol yeah what everyone said take it easy keep the car tuned up, OH! suposidly useing royal purple synthetic in everything increases gas milage quite a bit "so they say" i dunno watch the vid's on there web site and see. worth a shot if nothing else u got good oil in the car at least. and dont run exxon it sux i get ping when i use it, sunoco/shell is the way to go

SladeX

If I want mileage, I drive 1st->4th->5th or 6th (depending on road/highway).

I accerate faster in 5th gear than my sister's Accord when on highway.

On average, I can pull a 18-20 mpg city, hitting 22-24mpg combined, and almost 29 mpg if pure highway. That would allow around 400 miles/tank... Contrast my 88 camaro which would be lucky to pull 250 miles/tank...

99camarosupersport

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if he doesn't have skip shift elimenator, his car should do that automatically if he isn't getting on the throttle.

HeapaShifter

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I average 18 mpg in mostly stop & go traffic. I think thats pretty good. It doesn't bother me at all.

blue01ta

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If you lighten the car up it will get better gas mileage.