Fuel Economy

[BailOut]

I hear you, Black Yaris, even though this subject is a highly debatable one. I was just playing around with it, seeing how far I could push it. I could have actually gone another 15 miles or so before running out of gas, but I don't plan to make a habit of letting the tank level get this low.

This range information will come in handy when the zombies attack and we have to evacuate, though.

[eTiMaGo]

heck if I saw 560 Kilometers on my instrument panel when I fuel up I'd be happy... biggrin:

[swng]

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

heck if I saw 560 Kilometers on my instrument panel when I fuel up I'd be happy... biggrin:

I can sometimes see 560+ km when I refill my tank, if I so wish. However, I have to go asap to a gas station when the ever fluctuating gas prices move to the low side. Just can't wait until the odometer exceeds 560 km sometimes.

Edited to show latest position: Just checked. Trip odometer is at 565 km and the fuel gauge still has two bars remaining. I know that one bar is going to disappear very very soon.
This is going to be one of my better tanks.

[Jerzidude]

1200 miles on my '07 liftback - 32MPG city - but i have fun with it... my '95 4runner gets like 12MPG the way i drive.. lol

[Jerzidude]

how many miles on your car? i dont think mines broken in yet.... 1200 miles on it. Does it get better? i'd like to see 40mpg. Mines an Auto trans....I know that dont help... When that "cool" lite goes off Im on the pedal! lol i cant help it..! surprised i havent got caught speeding... its 2 easy to do...!

[Sway84]

460km on a 33 dollar fill up and i play around with it, and i still have just downed to 3 bars...anyone notice an increase now that they have a CAI? or iseverryone still enjoyin the sound it makes?

[swng]

Originally Posted by Jerzidude

how many miles on your car? i dont think mines broken in yet.... 1200 miles on it. Does it get better? i'd like to see 40mpg. Mines an Auto trans....I know that dont help... When that "cool" lite goes off Im on the pedal! lol i cant help it..! surprised i havent got caught speeding... its 2 easy to do...!

Thanks for your interest in F.E. I have about 16,000 km (approx. 10,000 miles) on my car. It is also an auto model. IMHO your mpg will likely improve gradually. Yet, for the Yaris to achieve 40+ mpg (US), a lot of favorable conditions, e.g. non-stop highway driving, will be needed apart from the driver having to be very F.E. conscious. There are numerous fuel saving tips posted on this forum. I hope you will find and enjoy them.

For your information, I like to apply practical fuel saving methods when I drive, many of which I have mentioned/quoted/linked in my prior posts in this thread which I hope to dedicate to fuel economy in general. However, because my wife drives half of the time, the reported mpg numbers are not completely something of my own making. I do not modify my car extensively or use unusual techniques to save fuel. I would always like to know about any fuel saving methods though, exotic or otherwise, and I respect those who boldly go where no one has gone before. There are, however, legal, practical, economical, insurance, warranty and most importantly of all, safety concerns that prevent me from applying some of those techniques.

To add fun, I would like to suggest a weird way to save fuel - pick up a passenger/hitchhiker before you go down a long and smooth slope so that his/her body weight can help you gain speed, and hence momentum, as you go. To maximize the effect, both of you should ideally not use the toilet before the car enters the downhill slope. When you reach level land and as you exhaust the car's momentum, politely ask him/her to leave your car and switch to another one. This method should prove handy if you live up a mountain but have to go downhill often or vice versa. I am sure no one has mentioned this method here before. Do this at your own risk and note that the effect is not guaranteed . Also, any funny F.E. suggestions are welcome here temporarily until further notice. Don't forget to include a disclaimer LOL!

Have a good time whilst enjoying this thread!

[eTiMaGo]

hmmm I think my previous calculations were a bit wrong, I thought I had 31.5MPG but it was more like 25...
Anyway refuelled today, got 24MPG.. trying 95 RON ethanol mix for a change, it is also cheaper...

[Jerzidude]

how true!! 5 bucks regular please... remember that?? where i live it cost 27 dollars to fill tha tank the tank from a flashing bar...which aint bad, but i might try it! lol

[Jerzidude]

Wow.. not good is that an auto trans?






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[BailOut]

Yaris_Fan,

I'm curious what your idea of "warming up the engine properly" is? The only two proper methods are a block heater or driving more lightly than usual until the low coolant temperature warning light goes away.

I hope you're not letting the vehicle just sit there while idling. Idling nets you exactly zero MPG and unnecessarily adds to your emissions footprint.

[steved]

Just got my yaris lift-back automatic, on June 8, and already filled up four times (do a lot of mileage), and averaging 37-40mpg US, not too aggressive driving and using the a/c sometimes. 80% highway - 20% traffic.

My first tank actually got 30 mpg, all I did to get to 37-40mpg was to fill the car right up to the rim. I've been doing this on my other car (Echo sedan) and been averaging 43-45mpg.

[adamschneider]

Originally Posted by steved

My first tank actually got 30 mpg, all I did to get to 37-40mpg was to fill the car right up to the rim. I've been doing this on my other car (Echo sedan) and been averaging 43-45mpg.

Why would filling the tank higher improve your mileage (unless you're really bad at math)??

[steved]

Originally Posted by adamschneider

Why would filling the tank higher improve your mileage (unless you're really bad at math)??

I can't really tell you, but maybe because most people when they fill up there cars usually stop when it clicks. But after if clicks you can add another gallon approx. to the tank. So that extra gallon adds extra mileage.
What can I tell you, this works for me.

[adamschneider]

Originally Posted by steved

So that extra gallon adds extra mileage.

Umm, no. It adds miles to your "range": how far you can go on a tank. It does absolutely nothing to your miles PER gallon.

[ECHOKnight2000]

Lately I've been getting worse then I usually adverage. I usually adverage during this time of year (summer) mid to upper 40's. Sometimes 50mpg. But as of late I've been getting low 30's and some mid 30's

I did get new tires so I'm guessing it might be that. They are 14inch Michellin Harmony tires? I heard they were good and they are. So I'm guessing since they are new and the tread is not worn it will affect my mileage but even when I take it easy and I usually do my mileage is suffering. I guess I have to give it time when the tires wear in a little more. I know with my last they were getting down there. Anyone have suggestions? Would new tires really effect mileage that much? I know it would but didn't expect that much of a decrease. They handle like a dream and the car is more confident in turns and on the road (still getting use to it) so I guess that's the trade off.

[BailOut]

Originally Posted by steved

I can't really tell you, but maybe because most people when they fill up there cars usually stop when it clicks. But after if clicks you can add another gallon approx. to the tank. So that extra gallon adds extra mileage.
What can I tell you, this works for me.

That does not increase your miles per gallon (MPG), but merely the number of miles you can travel on the tank (the range).

Additionally, the reason for the automatic shut-off at the pumps is to prevent both raw emissions and spillage. Bypassing that system is not helping your local environment one bit, and is illegal in many areas.

[Jerzidude]

That what i do Brian... drive slow til the light goes out. im an agressive driver. im seeing like 32mpg with 1400 miles on it... this will be my 4th tank - auto tranz n air on all the time... Paul