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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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How many miles per tank are you getting on your 95-96 Lt1

How many miles per tank are you getting on your 95-96 Lt1.
On My Lt1 (1996 z28) i have 130K miles on it and If im lucky Ill get 210 miles per tank. I just replaced all my fluids, and changed my o2 sensors to bosch. I dont have that many mods. Actually I have an open exhuast, straight headers and that it, loud as hell, but who cares, I have a CAI, and thats all I can think of. What Am I missing here. I have heard people on here are geting 280-300 on their cars and I was freaked out and pissed. Yes I still do have an SES light but I guess I should get that scanned, but until then what do you think i should do?
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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I usually get 330-340 miles a tank driving to work and back (mostly highway) but that is pushing it pretty low on the gauge.
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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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Hey dont worry mine has like 737xx miles and I used to get 200-210 city driving but then I started taking longer drives just for fun and noticed I got around 250, seems like if you take short drives it effects the milage seriously heard something about teh car running really rich after startup or something maybe someone could explain further.
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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220, but i drive it hard. I have two speeds, off and on.

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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 08:06 PM
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220 or so also. It also makes a big difference if you are auto or manual, and if auto what your gear ratio is.
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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I get around 280-290, my car has 100,000 miles on it. I usually average around 20-23 mpg with mixed city and highway mileage.
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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whoa, i get about 220-230 cuz i get on it alot
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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I got 250 out of my last tankfull, but that included a ZO6 smackdown with a couple of other spirited runs
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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I got 270 out of my last tankful. It was actually, the first full tank i have had through the car. Haven't had her long.
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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Well damn! Something is wrong with my car then. I get less than 200 per tank. Could this be my 02's? I just recently had a new fuel pump installed and a fuel filter. What could this be?
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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Originally posted by LT1ponykilla
Well damn! Something is wrong with my car then. I get less than 200 per tank. Could this be my 02's? I just recently had a new fuel pump installed and a fuel filter. What could this be?
I'd get less then 200 per tank if i drove ALL CITY. Depends where you drive and HOW you drive too...............
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 09:04 PM
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I get about 280-290ish. I make a 50 mile trek twice a week from work (military) and home. While I'm at work, I ride with a friend and the DFAC is within walking distance.
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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on my last full tank, I got about 230-240 mostly surface streets
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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I got 360 miles on my last trip up to school. 80% interstate cruising at 75mph. Usually average about 300 when just driving to and from work during the summer at home; and about 250 around town. Intake/full exhaust, auto, and 2.73s make up my current setup.
Old Jun 8, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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Most of my miles are in the city. But I would think that I should be getting more than 180 miles to a while tank of gas. Thats low I think.



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