Fuel Economy - Page 79 - Toyota Yaris Forums

roxy84 · 07-25-2007, 09:29 AM

im sure this has been discussed a million times, so heres one million and one. its difficult to get an accurate reading of mileage with barely a half tank used. the smaller the total mileage you are dividing in to, the easier it is for any variance in the fill to affect your outcome. the way you fill on that particular pump and the peculiar characteristics on that pump can really skew a small numerator (mileage total). i always get a chuckle when someone says "i got 50 mpg on my car. i went 50 miles after filling, then filled, and it took 1 gallon to refill."

while its not good to run your tank near empty too often, it is the best way to get the most accurate mileage reading on a given tank.

petesimac · 07-25-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by petesimac

Just got back from a trip to Florida (from Pittsburgh) and got anywhere from 43.5 to 46.3 mpg on 4 tanks of gas (currently on the last fill-up), with different terrains and different conditions (ac on some of the time, off some of the time), plus, the car was loaded with luggage, two adult sized people and one 11 year old. 95% of the ride was highway, but here and there with traffic jams and some city driving once I got to Atlanta and then Orlando, there was some city driving as well. I must say, I'm really happy. Now if I can only get the 34 mpg that they promise for city driving; my 1st tank with 95% city driving got me 30.4 mpg. I was a little disappointed with that, but I don't know how full the Toyota guys and gals filled the tank, so it might have been half a gallon or so shy of full -- that might have made a 3.6 mpg difference; we'll see.

Okay, on my last tank, on 60%city, 40% hwy, I got 38 mpg; I'm really happy about that reading. As I mentioned above, I was very impressed with my all-hwy mileage on my recent trip, getting as high as 46+ mpg, with a full load and 3 people. Very impressed.

jdium · 07-25-2007, 05:28 PM

I'm about 2500 miles into my car, and have been locked at 37 mpg. The only tank that was above that was 41 mpg, with my girlfriend driving. I don't understand that, as she drives my Yaris like her Prelude SH, so I would think the empeegees would drop, but not so. I even got the same mileage on a 700 mile trip cruising at 80 as I do with my daily 40 mile 60 mph commute...

Maybe I'll get a stick up my ass and try to get through a whole tank with my mind on the highest empeegee, but probably not...

swng · 07-25-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jdium

I'm about 2500 miles into my car, and have been locked at 37 mpg. The only tank that was above that was 41 mpg, with my girlfriend driving. I don't understand that, as she drives my Yaris like her Prelude SH, so I would think the empeegees would drop, but not so. I even got the same mileage on a 700 mile trip cruising at 80 as I do with my daily 40 mile 60 mph commute...

Maybe I'll get a stick up my ass and try to get through a whole tank with my mind on the highest empeegee, but probably not...

Be careful Mr. Attitude, fuel saving techniques are highly addictive

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Nice initial numbers! Please do make further reports of your "empeegees" here.
Safe and happy motoring!

swng · 07-25-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by petesimac

Okay, on my last tank, on 60%city, 40% hwy, I got 38 mpg; I'm really happy about that reading. As I mentioned above, I was very impressed with my all-hwy mileage on my recent trip, getting as high as 46+ mpg, with a full load and 3 people. Very impressed.

Impressed and feel happy for you! Share more of your experience anytime!

sherryberry · 07-25-2007, 06:34 PM

Well, my first tank was at 35 MPG with all city driving. then the next tank was at 32 MPG and the only reason for that is because my bf was driving it going 90 down the highway and just accelerating like crazy. This past tank, I got a good 36MPG.. again, all city. I drove a little highway on this new tank so we'll see how I do.

marcus · 07-25-2007, 07:02 PM

youll do better if you dont let your bf drive it..hehehe just a thought!

leowhy · 07-25-2007, 11:27 PM

just a brief update:
my latest tracking... 14.39km/L, 60% highway, 40% city driving...

adamschneider · 07-26-2007, 02:53 AM

I just finished a tank that was about 34.5 MPG (US), but given that it's been hot and I've had the A/C running a lot -- plus it was mostly city driving -- I think that's not too bad.

Thotprawsis · 07-26-2007, 08:10 AM

Well here are my numbers so far. In the city I'm avg' 34mpg and on the highway I'm getting 43mpg. I'm just under 3000. I'm going in for my first oil change. I hope to gain a little more.

Nigal · 07-26-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Thotprawsis

Well here are my numbers so far. In the city I'm avg' 34mpg and on the highway I'm getting 43mpg. I'm just under 3000. I'm going in for my first oil change. I hope to gain a little more.

Change that oil to a good synthetic and enjoy even better mileage (albeit slight).

Nigal · 07-26-2007, 08:16 AM

I got my Dragon short ram intake put on last night so I'm interested to see if it makes a difference in mileage. It's going to be hard to keep my foot out of the gas.

marcus · 07-26-2007, 12:05 PM

41.-41.5 MPG last tank..

http://www.accommodationz.co.nz/economycalculator.html

Jem_hadar · 07-27-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pavel Olavich

If one drives "normally" theyr Yaris, paying no attention to saving gas, but just driving "normally" one will get in the high 20's and low 30's mpg at best. But if you are mindful about driving for saving gas, one will easily get mid to high 40's for hwy driving, and at least high 30's for city.

thx for that info.

uncleyaris · 07-27-2007, 11:49 PM

my last fill, showed 46.9mpg. Damn I love this car. Gonna drive real grandma and aim for 50 mpg, lol

slvryaris · 07-28-2007, 02:01 AM

Yaris now has almost 32,000 miles on it and still getting 36-40mpg

black2yaris · 07-28-2007, 04:17 PM

I did the TRD cold air induction on mine & right off got way more miles out of a tank ,plus way more pop off the line . With the reuseable / cleanable airfilter & added fuel savings it's gonna pay for it's self real soon

naossoan · 07-29-2007, 06:54 AM

Depending on how much highway driving I do, I get anywhere between 550 and 650 km to a tank. Costs me about $40 to fill up with gas at $1.09/litre

which is between 38-44 mpg. Not 2 shabs - I'm happy with it.

07-25-2007, 05:28 PM	#1407
jdium Mr Attitude Drives: Blazing Blue 5 Spd Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hillsboro Posts: 302	I'm about 2500 miles into my car, and have been locked at 37 mpg. The only tank that was above that was 41 mpg, with my girlfriend driving. I don't understand that, as she drives my Yaris like her Prelude SH, so I would think the empeegees would drop, but not so. I even got the same mileage on a 700 mile trip cruising at 80 as I do with my daily 40 mile 60 mph commute... Maybe I'll get a stick up my ass and try to get through a whole tank with my mind on the highest empeegee, but probably not... __________________ It's scary to think that half the people surrounding you are below average...

07-25-2007, 06:34 PM	#1410
sherryberry Drives: 07 Blazing Blue Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,305	Well, my first tank was at 35 MPG with all city driving. then the next tank was at 32 MPG and the only reason for that is because my bf was driving it going 90 down the highway and just accelerating like crazy. This past tank, I got a good 36MPG.. again, all city. I drove a little highway on this new tank so we'll see how I do. __________________ Don't Milk the Cat! -Said by me during a game of Cranium.

07-25-2007, 11:27 PM	#1412
leowhy Drives: Yaris 1.5G Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 53	just a brief update: my latest tracking... 14.39km/L, 60% highway, 40% city driving... __________________ finally i found this forum!!!

07-26-2007, 08:16 AM	#1416
Nigal Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Piqua, Ohio Posts: 302	I got my Dragon short ram intake put on last night so I'm interested to see if it makes a difference in mileage. It's going to be hard to keep my foot out of the gas. __________________ ********************************* "Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds."

07-26-2007, 12:05 PM	#1417
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	41.-41.5 MPG last tank.. http://www.accommodationz.co.nz/economycalculator.html Last edited by marcus; 07-26-2007 at 12:34 PM.

07-25-2007, 09:29 AM	#1405
roxy84 Drives: 07 black yaris 5 speed lb Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 54	im sure this has been discussed a million times, so heres one million and one. its difficult to get an accurate reading of mileage with barely a half tank used. the smaller the total mileage you are dividing in to, the easier it is for any variance in the fill to affect your outcome. the way you fill on that particular pump and the peculiar characteristics on that pump can really skew a small numerator (mileage total). i always get a chuckle when someone says "i got 50 mpg on my car. i went 50 miles after filling, then filled, and it took 1 gallon to refill." while its not good to run your tank near empty too often, it is the best way to get the most accurate mileage reading on a given tank.

07-25-2007, 07:02 PM	#1411
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	youll do better if you dont let your bf drive it..hehehe just a thought!

07-26-2007, 02:53 AM	#1413
adamschneider Drives: Bayou Blue 2dr, AT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 67	I just finished a tank that was about 34.5 MPG (US), but given that it's been hot and I've had the A/C running a lot -- plus it was mostly city driving -- I think that's not too bad.

07-26-2007, 08:10 AM	#1414
Thotprawsis View User's Garage Drives: '07 Blazin' Blue LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 201	Well here are my numbers so far. In the city I'm avg' 34mpg and on the highway I'm getting 43mpg. I'm just under 3000. I'm going in for my first oil change. I hope to gain a little more.

07-27-2007, 11:49 PM	#1419
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	my last fill, showed 46.9mpg. Damn I love this car. Gonna drive real grandma and aim for 50 mpg, lol

07-28-2007, 02:01 AM	#1420
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Yaris now has almost 32,000 miles on it and still getting 36-40mpg

07-28-2007, 04:17 PM	#1421
black2yaris The Man In Black Lives View User's Garage Drives: Black Sand Pearl L/B 'o7 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 477	I did the TRD cold air induction on mine & right off got way more miles out of a tank ,plus way more pop off the line . With the reuseable / cleanable airfilter & added fuel savings it's gonna pay for it's self real soon Last edited by black2yaris; 07-29-2007 at 10:55 PM. Reason: spelling

07-29-2007, 06:54 AM	#1422
naossoan Drives: 07 Yaris 3DR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 146	Depending on how much highway driving I do, I get anywhere between 550 and 650 km to a tank. Costs me about $40 to fill up with gas at $1.09/litre which is between 38-44 mpg. Not 2 shabs - I'm happy with it.