Best full tank since new : 44.199 m.p.g. - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

nookandcrannycar · 09-05-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dj92

OK, didn't realize this up to now, seems strange to me.
Do they [car manufacturers in general] still give the car price the highest priority?

Strange thing although, seems they don't consider the US buyers looking for a good MPG.
By the way, what's the fuel price where you live?
In Germany it's about 1.60€/l, that's 2.1$/l or 7.96$/gal (I took the US liq gal value, hope this is correct...)
Yesterday I took a ride to Luxemburg, just a few kilometres from here, there it's only 1.38€/l / 1.82$/l / 6.89$/gal .
(for comparison: fully comprehensive insurance (with a high discount by a trick, would be double the price else) costs me 790$/yr, tax is 26$/yr; 10$/hr is the usual wage for unlearned holiday workers like me )

I don't know the prices you pay, but in the end I reckon it's still cheaper for you, even with the bigger engine

(sorry for my english, I hope it's understandable)

If I needed gas today, the cheapest station I'd be willing to go to would be -- credit card purchase (to get the FF miles

) $3.169 US dollars after my 3 cent a gallon discount card. My cousin lives 7 miles north of San Francisco and the cheapest gas in her zip code (at an all cash station) is $3.639 US Dollars and if you want to use a credit card, the cheapest in my cousin's zip code is $3.999 US dollars. My aunt lives in another part of the SF Bay Area and in her zip code, the cheapest for any method of payment is $3.759 US dollars (all re gasbuddy.com).

I've driven in Italy, France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Monaco....and the price of fuel in each place amazes me. The cost of an equivalent vehicle (equivalent to what is available in the U.S.) is equally amazing. Some places are much cheaper to drive in than the U.S., but much of the so called developed world is more expensive (to drive in) than the U.S.

fnkngrv · 09-05-2013, 10:19 AM

I applaud you for trying to have as much fun with this as you do. In contrast with my new AEM EMS, modified fuel regulator at 60psi, 9lbs of boost, and 5 gallons of VP100 racing fuel I used roughly 4.5 gal in 8 passes over the weekend with speeds over 120mph in at least 1 mile of each run so that would be around 9 miles I bet at over 120mph pushing WOT and then of course a total of 4.5 miles going 0-120 at WOT. Throw in there actually as well 2 22 mile round trippers to get back and forth to the track. This is making my head hurt! Last year in contrast on straight pump fuel, 93 octane, and a stock regulator at 43/44psi, and 8lbs of boost I avg around 29mpg.

Hershey · 09-07-2013, 08:40 PM

Was at 45.4

. Now 44.3

. Probably won't be able to keep it above 44 . Will be 3 people and lots of groceries . Supposed to be cooler and windier along with 2 very steep hills to deal with

.

nookandcrannycar · 09-08-2013, 03:08 AM

^^^^^ yeah, wind definitely can be a contributing factor re reduced MPG. My worst tanks, MPG wise, have usually included the highest MPH limit stretches of I-10 in Texas (going to and coming from California) while 'fighting' heavy crosswinds along those stretches.

Hershey · 09-08-2013, 02:04 PM

These cars amaze with the gas mileage they can produce with an automatic . Wonder if a CVT would boost it . The car has / had its faults , but still enjoy it .

Hershey · 09-08-2013, 11:22 PM

Went as thought . Still pleased considering the conditions . 382 mis. / 8.76 gals. = 43.6 m.p.g..

dj92 · 09-10-2013, 07:56 AM

Doesn't the Yaris itself display the MPG? Or is it inaccurate?
Mine (with VFD instrument) shows reasonable values for l/100km...

Hershey · 09-10-2013, 11:38 AM

^ No . I think the 12 and '13 do . Those are not as accurate . The Eco-Meter can be tuned to be closer to the calculated F.E.. A shame that doesn't apply to the newer vehicles .

NEexpat · 09-10-2013, 02:20 PM

Hershey, you definitely seem to be in a mpg zone.

Tell me, how much has the EcoMeter affected your driving style? I mean seeing that LED Gauge go from green to red etc. I've been thinking of getting one and splitting my OBD signal between it and my UltraGauge. Do you think you could match/mantain your current mpg profile without it?

Will be heading out to OH again shortly where I expect my mileage to climb back up to the mid 40's +/-.

Cheers.

Hershey · 09-10-2013, 02:44 PM

Yes it makes us more aware thanks to those bars . Did have some help from a '07 Prius we had . Well worth the $60 paid to JC Whitney . Had free S/H . Very easy to tune in to your calculated gas mileage . The Scangauge can be found at some A.A.P. stores . May be able to check their inventory at the site or call local stores .

2007yariz · 09-27-2013, 04:04 PM

How you accelerate from lights makes a big difference too. Try to accelerate gradually. (stay below 3K RPM)

If I see the coming traffic light is red, I will slow down and coast to save gas, because sometimes I can avoid starting from a dead stop (0 mph). Saves on brake pads wear too.

The highway speed limit here are 55 MPH, so most of the times, I go 62 MPH to save gas.

That's my driving style in my yaris. Good luck!

Hershey · 09-27-2013, 09:22 PM

Can pulse and glide in the city as well . I'll usually let car glide to redlights and stop signs . Sometimes not a good idea with a lead foot behind you .

MyzticZ3r0 · 09-28-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 2007yariz

How you accelerate from lights makes a big difference too. Try to accelerate gradually. (stay below 3K RPM)

If I see the coming traffic light is red, I will slow down and coast to save gas, because sometimes I can avoid starting from a dead stop (0 mph). Saves on brake pads wear too.

The highway speed limit here are 55 MPH, so most of the times, I go 62 MPH to save gas.

That's my driving style in my yaris. Good luck!

I guess I need to invest into a tach :3. The highway speed limit is 55 MPH as well, I'll try. I usually go ~70 :x. Thank you for the tips.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

Can pulse and glide in the city as well . I'll usually let car glide to redlights and stop signs . Sometimes not a good idea with a lead foot behind you .

I hear that.. lead foot heavy. Thanks for the tips!

roxy1 · 09-28-2013, 05:23 PM

bought my 2014 manual last Saturday. I calculated the first tank at 46.3 mpg (mostly highway from the trip home from Indy). the car calculated it at 46.6, so that is very close.

nookandcrannycar · 09-28-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by roxy1

bought my 2014 manual last Saturday. I calculated the first tank at 46.3 mpg (mostly highway from the trip home from Indy). the car calculated it at 46.6, so that is very close.

Congratulations! Was it assembled in Japan or France?

roxy1 · 09-28-2013, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Congratulations! Was it assembled in Japan or France?

I actually have no idea. the number inside the door starts with a J.

Hershey · 10-05-2013, 12:32 AM

^

. Wish we had a sedan with the 5 speed manual to compete with the 4 speed auto . Anyone want to chip in to purchase us one ?

petyanca · 10-22-2013, 08:26 PM

I have a formula

Speed[mph] + GasMilage[mpg] = 105

09-05-2013, 10:19 AM	#2
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I applaud you for trying to have as much fun with this as you do. In contrast with my new AEM EMS, modified fuel regulator at 60psi, 9lbs of boost, and 5 gallons of VP100 racing fuel I used roughly 4.5 gal in 8 passes over the weekend with speeds over 120mph in at least 1 mile of each run so that would be around 9 miles I bet at over 120mph pushing WOT and then of course a total of 4.5 miles going 0-120 at WOT. Throw in there actually as well 2 22 mile round trippers to get back and forth to the track. This is making my head hurt! Last year in contrast on straight pump fuel, 93 octane, and a stock regulator at 43/44psi, and 8lbs of boost I avg around 29mpg. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

09-07-2013, 08:40 PM	#3
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Was at 45.4 . Now 44.3 . Probably won't be able to keep it above 44 . Will be 3 people and lots of groceries . Supposed to be cooler and windier along with 2 very steep hills to deal with . Attached Images

09-08-2013, 11:22 PM	#6
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Went as thought . Still pleased considering the conditions . 382 mis. / 8.76 gals. = 43.6 m.p.g.. Attached Images Last edited by Hershey; 09-09-2013 at 12:25 PM.

09-10-2013, 02:44 PM	#10
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Yes it makes us more aware thanks to those bars . Did have some help from a '07 Prius we had . Well worth the $60 paid to JC Whitney . Had free S/H . Very easy to tune in to your calculated gas mileage . The Scangauge can be found at some A.A.P. stores . May be able to check their inventory at the site or call local stores . Last edited by Hershey; 09-10-2013 at 11:05 PM.

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nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	^^^^^ yeah, wind definitely can be a contributing factor re reduced MPG. My worst tanks, MPG wise, have usually included the highest MPH limit stretches of I-10 in Texas (going to and coming from California) while 'fighting' heavy crosswinds along those stretches.

09-08-2013, 02:04 PM	#5
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	These cars amaze with the gas mileage they can produce with an automatic . Wonder if a CVT would boost it . The car has / had its faults , but still enjoy it .

09-10-2013, 07:56 AM	#7
dj92 Embracing Curves View User's Garage Drives: '14 Prius Executive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: mid-western Germany Posts: 256	Doesn't the Yaris itself display the MPG? Or is it inaccurate? Mine (with VFD instrument) shows reasonable values for l/100km...

09-10-2013, 11:38 AM	#8
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	^ No . I think the 12 and '13 do . Those are not as accurate . The Eco-Meter can be tuned to be closer to the calculated F.E.. A shame that doesn't apply to the newer vehicles .

09-10-2013, 02:20 PM	#9
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	Hershey, you definitely seem to be in a mpg zone. Tell me, how much has the EcoMeter affected your driving style? I mean seeing that LED Gauge go from green to red etc. I've been thinking of getting one and splitting my OBD signal between it and my UltraGauge. Do you think you could match/mantain your current mpg profile without it? Will be heading out to OH again shortly where I expect my mileage to climb back up to the mid 40's +/-. Cheers.

09-27-2013, 04:04 PM	#11
2007yariz Drives: Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Virginia (Fairfax, VA) Posts: 141	How you accelerate from lights makes a big difference too. Try to accelerate gradually. (stay below 3K RPM) If I see the coming traffic light is red, I will slow down and coast to save gas, because sometimes I can avoid starting from a dead stop (0 mph). Saves on brake pads wear too. The highway speed limit here are 55 MPH, so most of the times, I go 62 MPH to save gas. That's my driving style in my yaris. Good luck!

09-27-2013, 09:22 PM	#12
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Can pulse and glide in the city as well . I'll usually let car glide to redlights and stop signs . Sometimes not a good idea with a lead foot behind you .

09-28-2013, 05:23 PM	#14
roxy1 Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 642	bought my 2014 manual last Saturday. I calculated the first tank at 46.3 mpg (mostly highway from the trip home from Indy). the car calculated it at 46.6, so that is very close.

10-05-2013, 12:32 AM	#17
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	^ . Wish we had a sedan with the 5 speed manual to compete with the 4 speed auto . Anyone want to chip in to purchase us one ?

10-22-2013, 08:26 PM	#18
petyanca Drives: 09 LB, 3 door, auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 23	I have a formula Speed[mph] + GasMilage[mpg] = 105