Ok I know this has been discussed but i am thinking this is a serious issue for a 3.5 V6. My gas goes down like nothing im at like 15-16MPG . Is there anyway to get better gas milleage besides keeping the RPM'S down? (any tricks of the trade) Honestly who here thinks the G has terrible gas milleage ? I am averaging about 80-100$ a week. I try to keep it filled or above 1/2 just for my phyche telling me if theres less air in the tank the gas will last longer

Can everyone give there opinion on whether they think they are getting good gas milleage? I remember Shane saying he gets pretty good numbers...has that changed?

 

I'm getting anywhere from 16 to 25 US mpg on my 07 depending on my driving. I am satisfied with my mileage.

 

I'm stuck driving the same stretch of congested highway 90% of the time and getting between 17.8 and 19.2 mpg, so I don't think I have any guidance for you, but at least you know that it's possible to get better mileage. Sorry.

 

I drive a combination of highway and city (probably 60/40 respectively), and I have been averaging about 11.8L per 100 Kms. That works out to about 20 MPG US. I have taken two longer trips with all highway driving and got over 26 MPG US each time.

 

I'm doing fine, getting between 18-26 on 70/30 hwy/city. Overall I'm averaging 22. but that includes a solid 15 minutes of warm up time a day. I am satisfied with the mileage compared to other vehicles on the road and I definitely knew what I was getting into, it's a fair trade off for the power and enjoyment this car delivers. Not to mention my Jeep Liberty only gets 16mpg.

I can offer some knowledge/advice.

1.) It gets slightly better over time, you may go up 2-3 mpg as the engine smooths out after 10-15K miles.

2.) There seems to be at highway speeds a fair amount range the gas pedal can be in while still giving you the same overall speed. When you reach the speed you want, ease off the pedal until the MPG on the instant read gets just over 20, then maintain that... you'll find the car still holds your speed within 5mph range but you'll average around 25mpg. Also don't ever take your foot off the gas because the engine break will pull you down quickly and you'll need to dump more gas in to get back up to speed. (I suspect this is where most people are loosing their MPGs) This car is designed to have a steady stream of gas put into it and you get your mpg over a flat average. where as most cars (good ol' Buick) you get to speed, coast, push back to speed, coast, repeat.

If you pay close attention to the instant read on the instrument cluster and make sure you provide a minimal, yet steady stream of gas and at the same time realize that this car does not coast what so ever; I think you'll find your MPG gets to 19-25, or possibly even better, I'm in fairly uneven and twisty highway and I average around 75 mph.

Lets us know if any of this works for you.

 

I get about the same amount. I have a heavy right foot. I think that's why i am not getting good gas mileage. I don't know about you. It is hard not to speed with the G...

 

I'm rarely on the highway, and with my driving habits (fun ) I've been averaging around 14 - 15 mpg. Which occasionally bothers me, but I bought the car because I like driving it

Good luck!

 

I am getting between 22 - 23 mpg. Thats about an even mix of city/hwy. I'm starting to play more when conditions allow, so those numbers are headed south.

 

I get 15.9-16.9 heavy footed daily city driving. One of my commutes is a 30 mile stretch through the hills and I set the cruise to 5 over the limit (60mph) and got a solid 22.5 to my destination and back. It's clear the car loves to go fast and of course it'll suck down all the gas you give it with that little pedal on the right. If you're gas conscious, take the lead insert out of your shoes

 

I have 1400 miles and the computer is indicating 18.1. Occasional sprints.

 

For the first 5,000 miles I was lucky to get 20mpg, typically it was between 18-20. After 5,000 miles I have not got less then 20mpg, and on my last fill I calculated 22.8mpg. As the weather here warms and the car continues to break in I suspect fuel economy will get a little better. Anything over 20mpg I think is a good deal on a car with over 300 ponies.

 

im getting 17-19, mixed. i have noticed that as i drive the mileage is getting slighly better. i owuld have to agree with audiophile, anyhitng over 20mpg in a car with over 300hp is good. actually it doesnt matter what car i drive, as long is im getting over 20mpg, im good!

 

^^^ +1. I find that whenever I want to spoil myself and rev hard during acceleration, I get the lower end of the MPG. When I'm conservative, use cruise control, etc., then I get 19 (even 20 once). I have a 6MT. Premium gas is about $3.44-$3.50 in the Bay Area, so for the first time ever, I filled my G up with regular yesterday. Ouch.

 

its around $3.30/g here in socal....i still havent switched to regular.....i think illl just have others drive! hahaha

 

Yep, your gas prices are crazy; was in CA skiing last week, and premium was $3.59. In Houston it's $2.59! A positive to living in the oil patch I guess.