New Car. Auto 4 Dr. Sedan. Direct me to easy 40+MPG - Toyota Yaris Forums

fatlard · 03-28-2011, 08:36 PM

Hello,

I purchased a 2010 Yaris Automatic Sedan last week.

I read up about DFCO but I am not sure how it would work on an automatic... so I not sure if this applies to me.

I plan to increase my air pressure up to 40PSI. I also been driving at 60mph on the first tank.

I know slimmer tires are better. I currently ave 185 /60R15. What size tire can I safely put on.

Thanks!

derickveliz2 · 03-28-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatlard

I currently ave 185 /60R15. What size tire can I safely put on.

Thanks!

congratulations,

You are just fine with 185/60

D.

STC · 03-29-2011, 10:07 AM

DFCO applies to automatics too...

Your present tire size is good!

Keep your RPM's under 2,300 and speed under 55MPH. Drive like an egg is under your accelerator. Drive more highway miles too!

Good link for further gas efficiency:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5979

Driver style is everything. Happy trails to you...

Cheers!

47_MasoN_47 · 03-31-2011, 12:34 AM

If you're real serious about it, you can cut back on any extra weight by:

1. removing spare tire/jack/etc (I wouldn't recommend, but some do it)
2. remove rear seats
3. diet (your name is fatlard after all :P)

I started off keeping revs low and accellerating slowly, but got tired of that and opted to add performance parts (exhaust, intake, more on the way). Right now I'm able to drive pretty spiritedly and still average 35mpg city (which is what I was getting by driving slowly before). My daily commute dictates that I never drive more than 1 mile without stopping, and average speed limit on the roads is 45mph.

fatlard · 03-31-2011, 09:21 AM

Yeah. cutting down weight would be great!

I filled up my tank today... my MPG for the first gallon is 41.5mpg!

derickveliz2 · 03-31-2011, 11:56 AM

I added about 250 pounds of sound deadening material and sound system upgrade, and still get 43 MPG in summer and 39 MPG in winter.

122 mile commute 70% highway (75mph) and 30% backroads (40mph) I guess the weight and speed helps the inertia work in my favor. LOL

D.

malibuguy · 03-31-2011, 11:57 AM

i run my tires at 50psi...rides rough, but whatever

i've get mid to upper 40s without a sweat

fatlard · 04-20-2011, 08:55 PM

OP here.. I been driving the Yaris very gingerly.. mostly highway miles at 55 mph....

I am getting a happy 47mpg!

03-28-2011, 08:36 PM	#1
fatlard Drives: 2010 Yaris Auto Sedan Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: chicago burbs Posts: 24	New Car. Auto 4 Dr. Sedan. Direct me to easy 40+MPG Hello, I purchased a 2010 Yaris Automatic Sedan last week. I read up about DFCO but I am not sure how it would work on an automatic... so I not sure if this applies to me. I plan to increase my air pressure up to 40PSI. I also been driving at 60mph on the first tank. I know slimmer tires are better. I currently ave 185 /60R15. What size tire can I safely put on. Thanks!

03-29-2011, 10:07 AM	#3
STC "LibertyRides!" View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3Dr LB \| 2020 Stang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 576	DFCO applies to automatics too... Your present tire size is good! Keep your RPM's under 2,300 and speed under 55MPH. Drive like an egg is under your accelerator. Drive more highway miles too! Good link for further gas efficiency: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5979 Driver style is everything. Happy trails to you... Cheers! __________________ ~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS - (Click below to see Gaslog): Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent

03-31-2011, 12:34 AM	#4
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	If you're real serious about it, you can cut back on any extra weight by: 1. removing spare tire/jack/etc (I wouldn't recommend, but some do it) 2. remove rear seats 3. diet (your name is fatlard after all :P) I started off keeping revs low and accellerating slowly, but got tired of that and opted to add performance parts (exhaust, intake, more on the way). Right now I'm able to drive pretty spiritedly and still average 35mpg city (which is what I was getting by driving slowly before). My daily commute dictates that I never drive more than 1 mile without stopping, and average speed limit on the roads is 45mph. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

03-31-2011, 11:56 AM	#6
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I added about 250 pounds of sound deadening material and sound system upgrade, and still get 43 MPG in summer and 39 MPG in winter. 122 mile commute 70% highway (75mph) and 30% backroads (40mph) I guess the weight and speed helps the inertia work in my favor. LOL D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

03-31-2011, 11:57 AM	#7
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 907	i run my tires at 50psi...rides rough, but whatever i've get mid to upper 40s without a sweat __________________ -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

03-31-2011, 09:21 AM	#5
fatlard Drives: 2010 Yaris Auto Sedan Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: chicago burbs Posts: 24	Yeah. cutting down weight would be great! I filled up my tank today... my MPG for the first gallon is 41.5mpg!

04-20-2011, 08:55 PM	#8
fatlard Drives: 2010 Yaris Auto Sedan Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: chicago burbs Posts: 24	OP here.. I been driving the Yaris very gingerly.. mostly highway miles at 55 mph.... I am getting a happy 47mpg!

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