Since the weather has improved and I have 800 miles on the Monte Carlo, I decided that a check of the miles per gallon is warranted. Filling up after 1/2 tank, I calculate about 12-13 mpg's. Not very good even though the motor is supercharged. Albeit, this is purely suburban, around the town driving so I was not expecting great numbers but it is still 50% off the stickered value (but, then again, is the stickered value for also the non-supercharged motor-one number fits all).
Driving wise, I have been pretty soft with it. You know, the egg under the foot type of acceleration and trying to keep the motor rpm's in the 1500 range.
Also, the exhaust has a whistle to it and can be heard when the windows are rolled up. Since I am a little hard of hearing from being around big equipment, if I can hear it, it must be pretty audible.
I am not going to rush over to the dealer's shop until I gather more data. I suspect that he'll check the emissions sensors, etc. regarding the fuel consumption. I have noticed lalely that the gas gauge seemed to be moving at a frightening pace. So, maybe something has failed/stuck.
Other than that, the car is flawless.
Driving wise, I have been pretty soft with it. You know, the egg under the foot type of acceleration and trying to keep the motor rpm's in the 1500 range.
Also, the exhaust has a whistle to it and can be heard when the windows are rolled up. Since I am a little hard of hearing from being around big equipment, if I can hear it, it must be pretty audible.
I am not going to rush over to the dealer's shop until I gather more data. I suspect that he'll check the emissions sensors, etc. regarding the fuel consumption. I have noticed lalely that the gas gauge seemed to be moving at a frightening pace. So, maybe something has failed/stuck.
Other than that, the car is flawless.