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04-22-2009, 03:05 PM
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Steals terrorist's lunch
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Reno, Nevada, USA
Posts: 1,299
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SodiumDuck,
Some good advice has been given so far and I would like to add to it by discussing your idling habits, which you made no mention of. The Yaris' 1.5L engine uses roughly .25 GPH at idle, and considering one may idle for up to 2 hours per tank this can impact your overall fuel economy by as much as 2 MPG. Please consider turning off your engine if you will be stopped for more than 7 seconds. That is the break even time for the wear and tear and fuel usage of a warm start.
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