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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Fuel milage?

What kind of fuel milage can I expect from a 92' with the 3.1 V6 engine & 700R4 transmissin?
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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From: Tenino, Washington
Car: 89 f-bird and some others
Engine: 3.4
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Mid 20's, depending how tuned up it is, how you drive, and whether you're stuck in the city or on more open roads. Some people on here are in the teens, while some are almost at 30. It's hard to say.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: 3.1L V6
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
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I am lucky to get 15 MPG

Course, I have a lead foot and a T5.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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The best I ever pulled in town with my 91 Firebird 3.1/700R4 in perfect tune, mixed hwy and city traffic was 17mpg. On the highway it would pull better numbers, closer to 25mpg.

The EPA ratings for a 92 Camaro 3.1 auto are 18 city, 27 hwy. Check it out yourself at http://www.fueleconomy.gov

The best part is how the 92 Camaro L98 was rated at 17/25.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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I've gotten as low as 9mpg in town, I've gotten 26hwy.

As said, part depends on driving style, roads you travel, location, how well maintained the car is/was, how much extra weight is in it.

To many variables to give a good honest answer.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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Thanks for the answers guys they are much appreciated. I recently purchased the car from the original (Woman owner) and its in outstanding condition with 127,300 miles. I originally bought the car for my 20 Yr. old Daughter but my mother in law gave her an 01 Pontiac (I think just to make me angry :/). Anyway I've been driving the car lately to save some miles on my GMC truck. I filled it up 12 gallons I think and its a little over 200 miles on the trip meter and its still on half a tank (Not too shabby). I may keep it just to save on fuel expenses.


Thanks Again,
Tony
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