Personal Best with MPG

[mspeedman]

Originally Posted by narly charley

The previous three fill up's I did, I got exactly 41.4 MPG... That's pretty consistent huh?

Yesterday I filled up and I got 43. I can't wait until Fall comes and I don't have to use the A/C and the air isn't so moist.

What was your fastest average highway speed and what percentage of your tank was highway driving?
Also, what are your tire pressures?

Best I can get on my brand new 2012 with an napa gold filter and chevron is about 36 mpg per tank @ 80% highway between 70 and 85 mph.

BTW,what is the elevation of the range you drive?
I'm at 14 above sea level; i'm guessing that's why some of you are in the 40's, the air is thinner in OR an WY and the adirondacks...

Anything to get up the MPG's, boy. I'm actually thinking of putting some motorcycle tires on my rear to minimize drag.
Thanks in advance,

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by mspeedman

What was your fastest average highway speed and what percentage of your tank was highway driving?
Also, what are your tire pressures?

Best I can get on my brand new 2012 with an napa gold filter and chevron is about 36 mpg per tank @ 80% highway between 70 and 85 mph.

BTW,what is the elevation of the range you drive?
I'm at 14 above sea level; i'm guessing that's why some of you are in the 40's, the air is thinner in OR an WY and the adirondacks...

Anything to get up the MPG's, boy. I'm actually thinking of putting some motorcycle tires on my rear to minimize drag.
Thanks in advance,

Welcome....."Anything to get up the MPG's".....if you really mean this then.....SLOW DOWN!

[Idahotom]

Originally Posted by mspeedman

What was your fastest average highway speed and what percentage of your tank was highway driving?
Also, what are your tire pressures?

Best I can get on my brand new 2012 with an napa gold filter and chevron is about 36 mpg per tank @ 80% highway between 70 and 85 mph.

BTW,what is the elevation of the range you drive?
I'm at 14 above sea level; i'm guessing that's why some of you are in the 40's, the air is thinner in OR an WY and the adirondacks...

Anything to get up the MPG's, boy. I'm actually thinking of putting some motorcycle tires on my rear to minimize drag.
Thanks in advance,

You have a point about the altitude. It's the same reason the big jets fly high, thinner air means less drag. Sure the engine makes less power, but so what. I'm at 4500 to 5500, 100 % 0f my local driving, mid 40's everytime but I drive slow, and got a stripped down rig. I could hit 50 I think but for me more trouble then it's may be worth as in time spent.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Idahotom

You have a point about the altitude. It's the same reason the big jets fly high, thinner air means less drag. Sure the engine makes less power, but so what. I'm at 4500 to 5500, 100 % 0f my local driving, mid 40's everytime but I drive slow, and got a stripped down rig. I could hit 50 I think but for me more trouble then it's may be worth as in time spent.

Aha....no wonder KentSzabo has a relatively easy time getting the fuel economy he does.

[matti]

How accurate is the mpg gauge vs. real mpg on the 2012 Yaries?

[tooter]

The overall average for my 2012 has been 37.5 mpg which is pitiful compared to what some of you guys are getting, but I hit my personal best of 38.9 mpg on the first fillup with the new intake manifold.

[edmscan]

Just did a fill and well nothing spectacular. I got 648 KM and 35.919 litres.

Which is 5.5 L/100 KM ... or 42.76 MPG. This is probably 85% city driving .. and the rest highway. This is very close to my last 3 fills .. which are around 5.4 to 5.6 L/100 KM. So .. very consistent.

I have switched from Shell gasoline (which seems to give me not so hot gas mileage). I am now going to use Esso gasoline and see how that works for me. (ExxonMobil I believe for those in the US).

Anyone have any comments on Esso / Exxon gas ? Is it a good choice ?

[caper26]

Originally Posted by edmscan

Just did a fill and well nothing spectacular. I got 648 KM and 35.919 litres.

I think that is a great average you are getting, especially for city driving...