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06-25-2007, 09:46 AM
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 Drives: yaris 3 dr hatch Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: ontario
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 Reminds me of the 1934 Mercedes "silver arrows" ... the F1 team stipped the white paint off the car in order to meet the weight limit for the first race of the season (the car with paint was 751Kg, the limit was 750Kg). Lucky the yaris paint is already almost non-existant so hypermilers don't have to go through the trouble of removing it. 
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06-25-2007, 10:40 AM
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Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Montreal-Canada
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your right about the Yaris paint, not sure however about the "lucky" consideration having always at least half of the tank, will extend the life of the gas pump. this way, one could expect it to last the engine life time - 200000 miles or so. If the driver always waits until the gas tank gets empty, the gas pump could fail earlier and will had to be replaced. On the other hand, driving with less than half of the gas tank means 40 lbs less on the car's weight, thus fuel savings and better acceleration & handling 
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06-23-2007, 01:52 PM
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Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Reno, Nevada, USA
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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. 
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06-23-2007, 01:54 PM
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Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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heck if I saw 560 Kilometers on my instrument panel when I fuel up I'd be happy... biggrin:
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06-23-2007, 04:02 PM
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Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: BC
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. 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. Last edited by swng; 06-23-2007 at 10:44 PM. |
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06-24-2007, 03:25 AM
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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
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06-24-2007, 07:47 PM
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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...!
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06-24-2007, 08:37 PM
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Drives: 07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
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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?
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06-24-2007, 09:23 PM
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Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: BC
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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! Last edited by swng; 06-25-2007 at 02:36 AM. |
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06-25-2007, 09:57 AM
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vroom vroom
Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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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...
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06-25-2007, 08:41 PM
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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
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06-27-2007, 11:03 AM
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06-27-2007, 11:13 AM
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Steals terrorist's lunch
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Reno, Nevada, USA
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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.
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06-27-2007, 11:43 AM
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Yaris Rules!!
Drives: 2007 Red Yaris Liftback a/t Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Near Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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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. |
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06-27-2007, 02:30 PM
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Drives: Bayou Blue 2dr, AT Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, OR
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06-27-2007, 02:53 PM
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Yaris Rules!!
Drives: 2007 Red Yaris Liftback a/t Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Near Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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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. |
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06-27-2007, 03:56 PM
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Drives: Bayou Blue 2dr, AT Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, OR
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06-27-2007, 04:02 PM
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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.
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