decrease in mileage

[wombatyaris]

The decline in mileage began before the weather changed and I've been through 2 previous winters. My driving habits have been pretty consistent. Will look into the alignment. Thanks.

[mark schofield]

Have you tried cleaning the MAF sensor located on the air intake tube coming off the filter box? I remove mine and blow it off with an electronic parts cleaner spray every time I change the oil. There's a DYI here or on the Scion Life forum. They are quite delicate inside.

[b_hickman11]

Originally Posted by wombatyaris

The decline in mileage began before the weather changed and I've been through 2 previous winters. My driving habits have been pretty consistent. Will look into the alignment. Thanks.

Winter weather and winter gas are 2 different things.

[Conor]

Originally Posted by b_hickman11

Winter weather and winter gas are 2 different things.

Not in Ireland they're not :)

[b_hickman11]

Originally Posted by Conor

Not in Ireland they're not :)

He doesn't live in Ireland so why the hell would that be important to him?

So the Ireland fuel companies don't have a different formula during the winter and summer?

[Conor]

Originally Posted by b_hickman11

He doesn't live in Ireland so why the hell would that be important to him?

So the Ireland fuel companies don't have a different formula during the winter and summer?

Nope, we get the same fuel in winter as in summer. 95 or 98 octane.

[b_hickman11]

Originally Posted by Conor

Nope, we get the same fuel in winter as in summer. 95 or 98 octane.

I'm guessing they don't have an EPA over there.....

[Conor]

Originally Posted by b_hickman11

I'm guessing they don't have an EPA over there.....

Your having a laugh mate :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emission_standard

The euro emissions laws are far more stringent than the US.
We Europeans invented fuel efficiency you know :-)

http://www.wisegeek.com/which-are-th...cient-cars.htm

This is one from 2007, but nuffink has changed since then.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17344368/

What I was alluding to was the Irish weather, not winter fuel. In Europe, we get the same fuel all year long as the quality is actually better. Google it.

The Yaris is not considered a particularly fuel efficient vehicle over here. It is only average for a European car. Less than average in fact.

I don't understand where people are getting cranky here by the way.
It's only a bit of fun