[Bert007]

I have 1400 miles on my SSR and I get 14-16 miles per gallon seems like a lot when they claim 16-19 . Any thoughts on that? Thanks, All these miles are city and freeway.

Bert

 

[wildcat66]

They can claim it, but I have about the same as you in most cases.

 

[lloger]

a little better

The average fuel economy on my DIC is registering about 17.2 at this time. I know its hard to resist, but maybe you let your foot get a little heavy at times? lol

 

[Bert007]

I do go through the gears sometimes but even driving normaly it doesn't get any better lol I put louder pipes on it and it sounds great.

 

[houtex]

Highway vs town

I use mine for bustrips to Louisiana on occasion - been gettng about 18 on the freeway (6 hours to NO). Overall getting about 15.7 - so in town must be aroung 14 - 15. I do have to admit that, 5-6 seconds after the light turns green - most everybody is in my rearview - been even worse since the gas prices went up.

 

[Marc NY]

Varrrroommmm

Gosh I only have 750 miles on mine and I can't seem to keep from pressing down on that gas peddle... I love to feel the speed and hear that sound!!!!!! I have been avg. 13.5 mph but then I DON"T CARE!!!!!

 

[freezer]

When I went on my 5900 mile trip this spring, I got about 19 on the highway. Mine was well broken in with Mobil 1 in the crankcase.

 

[Bert007]

Hi Marc I can't keep my foot out of it either, I heard from the parts dept. the Chrome wheels have been shipped will take photo when I get them.

Bert

 

[RISSR]

I have a 60 mile drive to work that is all highway. I average around 19.5 with and average cruise speed of 75-80.

 

[WOW_FCTR]

mileage

I have a 4 mile trip to work, but I've put on over 14000 on it. My average is 17.8 even though I still go from 0-speed limit as fast as I can (traffic permitting).

 

[Red_SSR_TN]

Gas Mileage

OK, my gas pedal must have an obstruction. I average 17.2 City and have since I got it. This past weekend went on a 300 mile cruise on state highways (speed limit 45-55), drove around 60 most of the way and averaged 22.9 throughout the trip.

Yea I stomp it a lot more than I should. So what do you think, something blocking the gas pedal from being fully depressed :lol

 

[Zainossr]

I have around 1500 and have not reset the mpg on the dic. It stands on 16.1. Driving is about half and half. Don't do a lot of stampeding.

 

[Marc NY]

Wheels

Great to hear Bert!!! you will love those chrome wheels.... let me know when you get them... and yes take a photo or two... :cool

 

[Marc NY]

Mobil 1

Yes Freezer,

I am going to add Mobil 1 soon too... Yep, that is probably the best thing we all can do for our engines!

 

[ntmmd8r]

I put over 1500 miles on mine before it's 1st week of ownership. Driving the interstates at about 70 - 75 and I got 20.3 mpg. Not bad at all for something that hasn't even began to break in yet. It's real good condidering I traded in a Ford Lightning, that would run like a bat out of hell, but at best would only get 14 mpg, and required that high dollar premium stuff. As far as the new 6.0 litre.... been there, done that....I'll keep my 5.3 and cruise with a big smile, and a fatter wallet. :yesnod

 

[lloger]

I agree

A man after my own heart. Love it like it is.

 

[redroadster]

work car

I use my redline red as a work car. I have had this beauty for 4 months and I have 9,000 miles on the display. I cover most of central California on work trips - from Sacramento to Bakersfield to Monterey and up to the Sierras. The overall average, right now, never touched, is 16.3, mostly city driving. I believe highway miles are around 18.9 to 19.2.

Cheers,

Randy :flag

 

[mnkybrs]

Who cares what the gas milage is. It is such a blast to drive and I have such a hard time keeping my foot mashed on the pedal anyway. We got our SSR's for the joy and fun of it not to complain about what our gas milage is. I would still drive mine like a bat out of hell if I was only getting 8 miles to the gallon. I LOVE THIS VEHICLE!!!!!

 

[RickSSR]

Right On!!

Who cares what the gas milage is. It is such a blast to drive and I have such a hard time keeping my foot mashed on the pedal anyway. We got our SSR's for the joy and fun of it not to complain about what our gas milage is. I would still drive mine like a bat out of hell if I was only getting 8 miles to the gallon. I LOVE THIS VEHICLE!!!!!

I AGREE....PARTY ON!!! arty