Gas Mileage???

**GoThunda** · 08-19-2007, 12:41 PM

So what kind of gas mileage is everyone getting? We have had our Sky for 3 months and have driven 8200 miles already. We are getting about 26 on average, got 30 once.

duck833 · 08-19-2007, 01:24 PM

17-18 around town with my foot in it, 28-29 on highway, 50% of time in fifth gear, going like I stole it

**Skip** · 08-19-2007, 02:11 PM

19 to 21 around town and about 26 on the road. Drive a 2.4L. ...Skip...

AstroSky · 08-19-2007, 02:16 PM

Same as Skip.

bntn · 08-19-2007, 02:33 PM

24-27, with daily use. I'm using shell gasoline.

Leather · 08-19-2007, 02:41 PM

my last fill up after mostly highway driving with my Redline was 32 MPG using 91 Octaine

**Rustyknight** · 08-19-2007, 03:01 PM

Before I traded my 2.4 got 28-29 on mixed driving, used Amoco Ultimate in the tank and Mobile 1 in the engine. Got stuck once and had to put el cheapo in, only got about 24 mpg, and took another full tank of the good stuff before I got back to the good milage

lostcause · 08-19-2007, 05:17 PM

currently getting about 17 city. Hwy depends on what speed I drive. If I keep it at 80, I'll get around 26. If I drop to 70 or below I can get close to 28 or 29.

SkyMan 08 · 08-19-2007, 09:34 PM

I had 22,000 miles on mine and the average per tank never dropped below 22 for me, the highest I saw on a tank was 32.
2.4 5 speed manual.
Anyone with a Automatic? what is yours...

lostcause · 08-19-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyMan 07

I had 22,000 miles on mine and the average per tank never dropped below 22 for me, the highest I saw on a tank was 32.
2.4 5 speed manual.
Anyone with a Automatic? what is yours...

Both of mine have been autos. On my 2.4 I got around 15-16 city and 22 hwy.

coopcj7 · 08-19-2007, 09:52 PM

after 37000 miles ai am getting 25-29 mpg

StarlightSky · 08-19-2007, 09:54 PM

30 MPG, may drop as low as 26 but goes right back up outside the city.

CountryGirl · 08-20-2007, 07:47 AM

We've settled in at between 29-30 mpg. Mostly drive it between home and work, 60-70 mph with a few traffic lights.

**SKYRCKT** · 08-20-2007, 08:52 AM

Just got back froma 650 mile trip and got 29.3 miles per gallon!

SkyMan 08 · 08-20-2007, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostcause

Both of mine have been autos. On my 2.4 I got around 15-16 city and 22 hwy.

wow that seems low to me, I have an HHR with the 2.4 automatic and it gets 22 in the city and 30 on the Hwy.... and it is as aerodynamic as a brick...

lostcause · 08-20-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyMan 07

wow that seems low to me, I have an HHR with the 2.4 automatic and it gets 22 in the city and 30 on the Hwy.... and it is as aerodynamic as a brick...

yeah, it was low. I took it to the dealer a couple of times but they would just give me the usual "mileage will vary...this is normal" reply. I suppose it could have just been my driving style.

SKY HAWK · 08-20-2007, 09:55 AM

I just completed a 1600 mile road trip down to NC and TN for the Tail of the Dragon run. I got a combined total of 30.9 mpg. Most of the trip (about 1000 miles) was on the Intersate at around 70-75 mph with the top-up and the AC on. The other 600 miles was mostly much lower speeds, top-down, running around the mountains and through the twisties.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with the mileage.
Just an FYI...on the open highway doing around 70 mph, top-up, and AC running I'm getting around 33 mpg!
Also, I run nothing but 93 octane fuel -- Chevron, whenever it's available.

MidniteBlues · 08-20-2007, 09:55 AM

Low of 21, max of 26+ in mixed city/hwy driving. A/C always on, I quit logging manually last month, since it was always bwt 21-26mpg. Automatic 2.4L. I don't use the DIC to monitor since to me it is not very accurate--

SkyMan 08 · 08-20-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

Low of 21, max of 26+ in mixed city/hwy driving. A/C always on, I quit logging manually last month, since it was always bwt 21-26mpg. Automatic 2.4L. I don't use the DIC to monitor since to me it is not very accurate--

I kept mine manually and compared it to the DIC, sometimes it was close sometimes it wasn't but then it is hard to always fill up to the same level each time unless you fill up at the same station usung the same pump and facing the same direction. any variences in temperature when you fill can effect your manual calculation also... so I will go with the DIC because it does not matter if the car is full or not, it measures how much fuel you actually use by the number and length of the injector pulses.... then it measures the Average since the last reset, not fillup.

bubbacc · 08-20-2007, 10:26 AM

Daily driver ... 25 miles to & from work ... 16000 miles on the car ... 2.4 automatic ... 93 octane ... A/C on 50% of the time ... averaging 24.3 ...

But who cares? This car is beautiful !

Spfld-IL-SKY · 08-20-2007, 12:06 PM

I've gotten about 18 mpg in town and 31 mpg on the highway. I was getting about 18 in town and 22 on the highway. Changed to synthetic oil and have seen a significant increase in fuel economy.

Dealer only charges an extra $9 for the synthetic Castrol over the regular motor oil. Well worth the extra $ for the increase in fuel mileage and less wear on the engine.

Leather · 08-20-2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spfld-IL-SKY

I've gotten about 18 mpg in town and 31 mpg on the highway. I was getting about 18 in town and 22 on the highway. Changed to synthetic oil and have seen a significant increase in fuel economy.

Dealer only charges an extra $9 for the synthetic Castrol over the regular motor oil. Well worth the extra $ for the increase in fuel mileage and less wear on the engine.

I believe the Redlines already use synthetic oil. Do the non turbos come from the plant with regular oil?

MikeInSeattle · 08-20-2007, 04:47 PM

Daily driver, just over 4000 miles, 25 miles to work - very little freeway, and that's mostly rush-hour stop and go. Running Shell premium (91 octane I think?), and consistantly getting high 20's! When I do spend some time on the freeway at freeway speeds, I typically see low 30's.

It's just as advertised. I'm pleased.

08-19-2007, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
GoThunda Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Northern California Posts: 755 My Photos: (28)	Gas Mileage??? So what kind of gas mileage is everyone getting? We have had our Sky for 3 months and have driven 8200 miles already. We are getting about 26 on average, got 30 once. __________________ Sunburst Yellow 6 Disc/Monsoon Audio System/XM 18" Chrome Wheels, Limited Slip Differential GM Performance Cold Air Intake & Exhaust Factory Windscreen & Splash Guards Spoiler *WCKCC & GM Roadster Member* http://www.sacramentoroadsters.com/

08-19-2007, 01:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
duck833 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon/Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 417 My Photos: (0)	17-18 around town with my foot in it, 28-29 on highway, 50% of time in fifth gear, going like I stole it __________________ Ordered cars at two dealerships, ended up snagging one at Saturn of Beaverton, Oregon Member of the Snaggers Club RED Line Yellow Magna-Flow. CAI, chromies, stubby ant Loaded

08-19-2007, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	19 to 21 around town and about 26 on the road. Drive a 2.4L. ...Skip... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

08-19-2007, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
bntn Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 71 My Photos: (0)	24-27, with daily use. I'm using shell gasoline. __________________ bntn MIDNITE 5/7/07 Deposit 7/23/07 Delivered order # MBGNHV. 2008 RL Onyx Black/Black leather Monsoon/CD

08-19-2007, 02:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Leather Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 222 My Photos: (6)	Milage my last fill up after mostly highway driving with my Redline was 32 MPG using 91 Octaine

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08-19-2007, 02:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
AstroSky Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 56 My Photos: (0)	Same as Skip.

08-19-2007, 03:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rustyknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 886 My Photos: (9)	Before I traded my 2.4 got 28-29 on mixed driving, used Amoco Ultimate in the tank and Mobile 1 in the engine. Got stuck once and had to put el cheapo in, only got about 24 mpg, and took another full tank of the good stuff before I got back to the good milage __________________ Rusty Bluestone Sky Black Leather and Roof Serial #11805 - Traded 8-2-2007 Midnight Blue RL Black Leather and Roof Serial #05941 - Picked Up 8-20-2007 What is the source of your user name: http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8236

08-19-2007, 05:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
lostcause Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,250 My Photos: (0)	currently getting about 17 city. Hwy depends on what speed I drive. If I keep it at 80, I'll get around 26. If I drop to 70 or below I can get close to 28 or 29.

08-19-2007, 09:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
SkyMan 08 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: God's Country Posts: 2,900 My Photos: (16)	I had 22,000 miles on mine and the average per tank never dropped below 22 for me, the highest I saw on a tank was 32. 2.4 5 speed manual. Anyone with a Automatic? what is yours... __________________ Tim Johnson City, Tenessee Nitesky 2 2008 Automatic, premimum trim Chilipepper red Black leather, black top. painted wheels.

08-19-2007, 09:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
coopcj7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: My Very Own Trunk Monkey Posts: 908 My Photos: (0)	after 37000 miles ai am getting 25-29 mpg __________________ Chili Pepper Red #3060 3 Stainless Pedals 1 plastic foot rest Black Top/Leather Interior LSD 6 Disc Monsoon Flowmaster Dual Exhuast Redline Gauges Bullet Door Locks WERKS Stage II Turbo "FOUNDER OF CENTRAL OHIO CUSTOM KAPPAS"

08-19-2007, 09:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
StarlightSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tracy, Ca Posts: 691 My Photos: (0)	30 MPG, may drop as low as 26 but goes right back up outside the city. __________________ In My garage!! 8/31/06 VIN#8059/Midnight Blue/Tan Leather/Tan Top/Manual/LSD/6 Disc/Chromed Wheels/Windscreen/Wheel Locks/Cold Air Intake/Splash Guards/Stubbie "B" "Here's wishing you all, Open Sky's" Member: WCKCC

08-20-2007, 07:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
CountryGirl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 555 My Photos: (0)	We've settled in at between 29-30 mpg. Mostly drive it between home and work, 60-70 mph with a few traffic lights. __________________ Bluestone/Black REDLINE Perma-grin since Jan 2007

08-20-2007, 08:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
SKYRCKT Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Villa Rica, Georgia Posts: 694 My Photos: (20)	Just got back froma 650 mile trip and got 29.3 miles per gallon! __________________ 07 Sky R/L, bluestone, 5-speed, black interior, spoiler, chrome wheels, RPI GT exhaust, Personal Audio Link (PAL) iPod adapter, Lil Chromies, Opel-style antenna, JPM visor covers, GA license plate: SKYRCKT THE FLAME IS HOTTER WHEN IT'S BLUE!

08-20-2007, 09:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
SKY HAWK First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandywine, Maryland Posts: 240 My Photos: (0)	I just completed a 1600 mile road trip down to NC and TN for the Tail of the Dragon run. I got a combined total of 30.9 mpg. Most of the trip (about 1000 miles) was on the Intersate at around 70-75 mph with the top-up and the AC on. The other 600 miles was mostly much lower speeds, top-down, running around the mountains and through the twisties. Overall, I am extremely pleased with the mileage. Just an FYI...on the open highway doing around 70 mph, top-up, and AC running I'm getting around 33 mpg! Also, I run nothing but 93 octane fuel -- Chevron, whenever it's available. __________________ Frank Sunburst Yellow Base Sky Vin# 7128 Snagged 8/23/06 Traded 12/6/06 Silver Pearl Sky Red Line Auto, Red Leather, Monsoon Sound, XM Radio & Spoiler Vin# 18522 Delivered 12/6/06

08-20-2007, 09:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,580 My Photos: (0)	Low of 21, max of 26+ in mixed city/hwy driving. A/C always on, I quit logging manually last month, since it was always bwt 21-26mpg. Automatic 2.4L. I don't use the DIC to monitor since to me it is not very accurate-- __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

08-20-2007, 10:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
bubbacc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ft. Worth Posts: 247 My Photos: (0)	Gas Mileage Daily driver ... 25 miles to & from work ... 16000 miles on the car ... 2.4 automatic ... 93 octane ... A/C on 50% of the time ... averaging 24.3 ... But who cares? This car is beautiful ! __________________ Silver Pearl, Black Top, Black Leather, 1 disk Monsoon, Auto, LSD, KS Windscreen Love @ 1st sight 9-05 Imaged 3-8-06 Order Status 30 3-15 Order Status 38 4-5 Invoiced 4-26 At dealer 5-11 Picked Up 5-13 VIN #1240 Crashed 10-30 Returned 12 14

08-20-2007, 12:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
Spfld-IL-SKY Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 239 My Photos: (0)	18-31 Mpg I've gotten about 18 mpg in town and 31 mpg on the highway. I was getting about 18 in town and 22 on the highway. Changed to synthetic oil and have seen a significant increase in fuel economy. Dealer only charges an extra $9 for the synthetic Castrol over the regular motor oil. Well worth the extra $ for the increase in fuel mileage and less wear on the engine.