Fuel Efficiency and the Yaris

[galactic7gecko]

This is all fascinating info. I have changed my driving habits/maintenance somewhat since discovering this thread. I have a couple questions though. My record MPG is only 36 and this was taking it slow. I have a 3 dr hatchback AT, tires are at 36 PSI (maximum recommended by manufacturer), I use the recommended oil, I just ordered a scan gauge II. I would be ecstatic just to break 40 MPG! I coast whenever possible and shift to neutral whenever possible. I hope the Scan Gauge guide me.

Does anybody have any other recommendations or do I just not have an efficient version of the Yaris!?!?

Thanks!

[why?]

Originally Posted by galactic7gecko

This is all fascinating info. I have changed my driving habits/maintenance somewhat since discovering this thread. I have a couple questions though. My record MPG is only 36 and this was taking it slow. I have a 3 dr hatchback AT, tires are at 36 PSI (maximum recommended by manufacturer), I use the recommended oil, I just ordered a scan gauge II. I would be ecstatic just to break 40 MPG! I coast whenever possible and shift to neutral whenever possible. I hope the Scan Gauge guide me.

Does anybody have any other recommendations or do I just not have an efficient version of the Yaris!?!?

Thanks!

Slow down. Seriously, if you think you are driving like your grandmother, you are prolly going too fast. And pretend their is a grenade under the pedals. The less you use them, and the softer you press them, the better your gas mileage will be.

[KrazyDawg]

Originally Posted by galactic7gecko

This is all fascinating info. I have changed my driving habits/maintenance somewhat since discovering this thread. I have a couple questions though. My record MPG is only 36 and this was taking it slow. I have a 3 dr hatchback AT, tires are at 36 PSI (maximum recommended by manufacturer), I use the recommended oil, I just ordered a scan gauge II. I would be ecstatic just to break 40 MPG! I coast whenever possible and shift to neutral whenever possible. I hope the Scan Gauge guide me.

Does anybody have any other recommendations or do I just not have an efficient version of the Yaris!?!?

Thanks!

What's your commute like? Is it mostly highway or city? Is the terrain generally flat or do you have a lot of hills? What's the average temperature when you're driving? These are other factors that affect your MPG but the biggest thing is driving.