My new 2010 Yaris seems slow - Toyota Yaris Forums

I PHANT0M I · 01-24-2012, 08:47 PM

It seems slow off the line, reason i say this because my Fiance 2008 Yaris is fast of the line it seems like i have to really push on the pedal to get it going...

Anyone have any ideas what could cause this?
so i can take it to the dealer and see if they can check if there is anything wrong with it
i use 91 octane Fuel if that means anything.
Thank You!

Betrivent · 01-24-2012, 09:28 PM

The engine is designed for 89 octane. Using 91 will not:

-Yield significant power gains, if at all
-Get you better fuel economy
-detonate properly (the compression ratio for use of 91 is different then what the 1nz-fe is made for)

Is your car auto or manual?

I PHANT0M I · 01-24-2012, 10:19 PM

Its Auto, the only gas available in my area is 85 87 91

CrankyOldMan · 01-24-2012, 10:57 PM

Oh man, maybe that explains the marginal gas mileage I've been getting since I bought mine last year. I had a coupon for $0.50 off per gallon, so I "splurged" and filled it up with 89. Goes like stink in first, gets up to highway speeds with the quickness.

Hershey · 01-25-2012, 12:09 AM

Maybe the trottle body needs a cleaning . Try a few tanks with Techron and 93 octane from Shell or other major gas company . If you do , let us know if any improvement .

Kioshi · 01-25-2012, 12:48 AM

Or the OP can just take out the intake and clean the throttle body and save money from repair shops.

fnkngrv · 01-25-2012, 01:20 AM

Is your other hal's ride an auto as well? Is one a sedan and one an LB?

thebarber · 01-25-2012, 08:18 AM

1nzfe engine is designed for 87 octane....not 89

what wheels/tires are on the car? a heavier setup would make it feel sluggish

maybe check the spark plugs? air filter? maf?

Betrivent · 01-25-2012, 09:46 AM

My bad.

I PHANT0M I · 01-25-2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

Maybe the trottle body needs a cleaning . Try a few tanks with Techron and 93 octane from Shell or other major gas company . If you do , let us know if any improvement .

Alright i'll surely do that how many times do you think i should do that? Once or twice?

I PHANT0M I · 01-25-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

1nzfe engine is designed for 87 octane....not 89

what wheels/tires are on the car? a heavier setup would make it feel sluggish

maybe check the spark plugs? air filter? maf?

Its a 15inch Yokohama tires

Hershey · 01-25-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I PHANT0M I

Alright i'll surely do that how many times do you think i should do that? Once or twice?

Few tanks in a row .

malibuguy · 01-25-2012, 01:57 PM

I blame the e-throttle...

It seems to adapt to driving style...when i drive aggressive it quickens up a little bit...when im driving like im 87 years old to save gas its dull and delayed

nemelek · 01-25-2012, 06:02 PM

Have a real race. See if the car really is slower or if it only seems that way.

mryaris · 01-25-2012, 06:44 PM

Just an FYI......high altitude areas (like Colorado) use lower octane gas because in this stratified air, 85 octane behaves like 87 octane.

This always confuses people who visit or just move here because they have always been told that 87 is the minimum octane rating they should use and they wind up spending more than they need to. In reality, 87 octane up here is like 90 octane at sea level. So when you fillup in the mountains use 85 octane! :)

Bluevitz-rs · 01-25-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malibuguy

I blame the e-throttle...

It seems to adapt to driving style...when i drive aggressive it quickens up a little bit...when im driving like im 87 years old to save gas its dull and delayed

X2

I thuroughly enjoy my cable throttle for consistency

PHXDEMON · 01-26-2012, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I PHANT0M I

Its Auto, the only gas available in my area is 85 87 91

The auto Yaris is quite possibly the slowest production vehicle in the states

Mead · 01-26-2012, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nemelek

Have a real race. See if the car really is slower or if it only seems that way.

+1

01-24-2012, 08:47 PM	#1
I PHANT0M I Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 23	My new 2010 Yaris seems slow It seems slow off the line, reason i say this because my Fiance 2008 Yaris is fast of the line it seems like i have to really push on the pedal to get it going... Anyone have any ideas what could cause this? so i can take it to the dealer and see if they can check if there is anything wrong with it i use 91 octane Fuel if that means anything. Thank You!

01-25-2012, 01:20 AM	#7
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01-25-2012, 08:18 AM	#8
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	1nzfe engine is designed for 87 octane....not 89 what wheels/tires are on the car? a heavier setup would make it feel sluggish maybe check the spark plugs? air filter? maf? __________________

01-25-2012, 01:57 PM	#13
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 908	I blame the e-throttle... It seems to adapt to driving style...when i drive aggressive it quickens up a little bit...when im driving like im 87 years old to save gas its dull and delayed __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

01-25-2012, 06:02 PM	#14
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Have a real race. See if the car really is slower or if it only seems that way. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

01-24-2012, 09:28 PM	#2
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	The engine is designed for 89 octane. Using 91 will not: -Yield significant power gains, if at all -Get you better fuel economy -detonate properly (the compression ratio for use of 91 is different then what the 1nz-fe is made for) Is your car auto or manual?

01-24-2012, 10:19 PM	#3
I PHANT0M I Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 23	Its Auto, the only gas available in my area is 85 87 91

01-24-2012, 10:57 PM	#4
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Oh man, maybe that explains the marginal gas mileage I've been getting since I bought mine last year. I had a coupon for $0.50 off per gallon, so I "splurged" and filled it up with 89. Goes like stink in first, gets up to highway speeds with the quickness.

01-25-2012, 12:09 AM	#5
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Maybe the trottle body needs a cleaning . Try a few tanks with Techron and 93 octane from Shell or other major gas company . If you do , let us know if any improvement .

01-25-2012, 12:48 AM	#6
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	Or the OP can just take out the intake and clean the throttle body and save money from repair shops.

01-25-2012, 09:46 AM	#9
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	My bad.

01-25-2012, 06:44 PM	#15
mryaris Drives: 2010 Carmine Red hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 208	Just an FYI......high altitude areas (like Colorado) use lower octane gas because in this stratified air, 85 octane behaves like 87 octane. This always confuses people who visit or just move here because they have always been told that 87 is the minimum octane rating they should use and they wind up spending more than they need to. In reality, 87 octane up here is like 90 octane at sea level. So when you fillup in the mountains use 85 octane! :) __________________

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