i have a 97 monte LS and im getting about 15 mpg in town. is that the normal mpg for a 3.1 engine? and what can i do to get more miles to the gallon?

 

Hey Kevin,

I am not sure if your MPG is normal, it sounds kind of low. I have a 2003 SS 3.8 that runs somewhere around 22 MPG.

As far as increasing the efficiency of your ride, if you have not already done so a tune up would be the first thing I would start off with. Replace the plugs and wires, replace all of your filters (fuel, air, PVC...ETC). I would also look at if you have not already done so having your fuel injectors cleaned, inspected and replaced if need be.

TVW

 

My 04 SS, i shouldn't say around town,its more like city driving gets 18 mpg so far around. Yet today was a mix of highway and city and it got 25 so im not complaining at all!!

 

Kevin,

I did a little checking around last night and your 3.1 should be around the 19-22 range.


TVW

 

thx..........i already replaced my fuel filter, and air filter.....but im sure the plugs and wires will do it since i bought the car with 100k miles and the wires are still factory

 

Kevin,

Cool, let us know if that helps your MPG's.


TVW

 

I have a 2003 SS and I tested out the mpg I drove from Ft. Leonardwood to Peoria IL. 409 miles and my average MPG was 42mpg but this was driving 60 mph behind a simi. but this last weekend I drove the same drive and my mpg was 28.8 and I was clocked at 82 the police officer said in St. louis. so if you can stand driving 60 and looking at four red light for 7 hours go for it but I cant do that every weekend I'd rather spend that 3 & 1/2 hours with my girl. My in town mpg is something like 20 mpg but

 

05 with 353 miles getting 23.8

 

update 05 3800 388 miles,hit 25.4 mpg today