Fuel Economy

[keesue]

I sure will. These miles are 85% commuting. I drive at an average of 65 miles/hour. I expect, as the engine breaks in, to get another mile/gallon. I'll keep you posted.

[swng]

Originally Posted by keesue

I sure will. These miles are 85% commuting. I drive at an average of 65 miles/hour. I expect, as the engine breaks in, to get another mile/gallon. I'll keep you posted.

Thank you in anticipation keesue!

[spkrman]

average of 30 mpg over almost 4 gallons, lots of idling (approx 30-40 mins worth)... lots of agressive driving/acceleration, and mostly city miles... pretty awesome given the circumstances!

BP regular gas, btw.

[SimplyYaris]

First tank of gas - 80/20 city/highway 36 mpg. Yes!

[swng]

Latest Tank (not good because of up to 35% of hilly/stop and go city driving):
Fuel Cost
$37.66 (Canadian)

Distance Travelled
533.9 km
331.77 miles

Fuel Amount
39.07 litres
10.32 US gallons
8.59 Imperial gallons
Cost of Fuel
$0.96 per litre
$3.65 per US gallon
$4.38 per Imperial gallon

Fuel Economy
7.32
litres per 100 km
32.14
miles per US gallon
38.61
miles per Imperial gallon

Mileage Costs
7.0538
¢ents per km
11.35
¢ents per mile

[gonzo452001]

my last tank of gas i got 43.1MPG But this tank isn't going to be as good bad weather having to run my deforst a lot wish that had't linked it to the a/c

[palsan]

Originally Posted by gonzo452001

my last tank of gas i got 43.1MPG...

I'm assuming from your profile that you are in French Lick, Indiana, so I'm guessing your numbers are in US gallons. So, how is 43.1MPG (5.46L/100Km) possible? (If it's imperial gallons I apologize in advance)

Have you stripped the interior of the car, removed the seats, removed the spare tire, stripped the paint, ... ?

I mean, Toyota rates the car as follows:
Manual (city/hwy) 6.9/5.5
Automatic (city/hway) 7.0/5.6

Real world results are normally worse than the manufacturer spec sheet, yet you are reporting BETTER results than the 100% hwy numbers. How is that possible?

[argylesocks]

Originally Posted by palsan

Real world results are normally worse than the manufacturer spec sheet, yet you are reporting BETTER results than the 100% hwy numbers. How is that possible?

my BEST tank was 44.2mpg (US). this was a full tank which included a drive to Vermont with my girlfriend, my bike/wheels on the back & all my gear in the car.

I drove 58-60mph the whole way & coasted in neutral down every hill.

This summer i was consistently getting 40-42mpg without too much effort other than keep my highway speeds to 60mph & coasting when i could.

Lately, due to cold weather, warm-ups, & some faster speeds, i have been more in the 38-40mpg range... still acceptable :)

[swng]

Under very very favorable conditions, I guess it may be possible to get better than published fuel economy. However, with the traffic conditions that I have to go through daily, I won't even think about it.

[gonzo452001]

yes US gallons totaly stock except for the scan gauge there was about a 150mile trip on that tank also and i hardly ever drive over 60mph and alone most of the driving got 42.5 on the first tank use sunoco 87 regular gas i am real happy with the car

[spkrman]

over a 400 mile trip, and some 30-40 miles of city driving... 36.6 mpg. driving conservatively, motor only has ~1600 miles on it, 1600 after the trip that is.

[swng]

Originally Posted by spkrman

over a 400 mile trip, and some 30-40 miles of city driving... 36.6 mpg. driving conservatively, motor only has ~1600 miles on it, 1600 after the trip that is.

You drive a lot!
Congratulations on the improvments made over what you reported the last time!
The long trip and the conservative driving style must have helped.

[spkrman]

Originally Posted by swng

You drive a lot!
Congratulations on the improvments made over what you reported the last time!
The long trip and the conservative driving style must have helped.

yep, mileage is also improving as motor continues to break in, first tank was approx 32mpg driving conservatively.

The past few weeks have been sorta abnormal - lots more driving than usual. Even though i've done over 1500 miles in the last week, its more than likely that I won't go over 12k over the next year. Although, a trip to NY is coming up... 1600 more miles lol.

[keesue]

My first tank was actually 35.8/mpg and the second tank is 35.9/mpg. This is with two people car-commuting with me, 90% freeway, 65mph average with some inevitable stop and go. I am completely amazed at this. This is coming from a car that averaged 19/mpg and which required premium fuel. The savings is tremendous. I am pleased to say the least.

[tds12]

First 4000 miles 39.5 MPG. Manual transmission. 80% highway, 60 MPH.
Follow other vehicles when possible...My scanguage indicates up to 10 MGP improvement when following a large truck (6 car lengths).

[swng]

Originally Posted by tds12

........Follow other vehicles when possible...My scanguage indicates up to 10 MGP improvement when following a large truck (6 car lengths).

This is very useful information for people who are without the benefit of a scanguage/trip computer like me.
Thanks for sharing!

[spkrman]

now we'll have a forum of semi tailgaters... :)

[swng]

What a quick mind and good sense of humor!
Surely we have to drive safely. In fact, following a truck can reduce drag but following too closely may also render it difficult to judge the traffic conditions ahead, which may lead to abrupt stopping and heavy braking (if not an accident) and thus waste of fuel. I am sure the member who just shared his experience never intended to recommend following too closely. I think he just mentioned his scangauge observatons for academic interest. IMHO, we should always keep at least a two-second distance from the car in front. An even longer distance should be in order in unfavorable conditions.
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