Personal Best with MPG

[fluke_boy]

I just wanted to share this tidbit: Filled up with regular at $2.789/gl (yikes!) to 8.605 gls with 309.7 mi for a wonderful 35.99 mpg.

Driving in around in The Villages, Leesburg and Fruitland Park at most hitting 55 mph and at least 30 mph with a 3 dr lb auto.

I'm happy.

[BluYrs]

The best I've got for a full tank is 43,5 US MPG, city driving.

[Zebra]

39.8 about a month ago but I just can't close to that in the cold weather.

[docB]

pump up your tires to 40 psi front, 35 rear and you should gain a little. Be smooth and keep it moving to do better.
doc

[fluke_boy]

pump up your tires to 40 psi front, 35 rear and you should gain a little. Be smooth and keep it moving to do better.
doc
I'll try this when I get a break from work. Thanks.

[CarBob08]

How fast you drive makes a huge difference in this car, others as well. I regularly get 38-40mpg when at 70-75mph, but when I slow down to 60-65 I have seen as much at 47mpg. Happy driving.

[Yaristeve]

Just came back from Vegas: 40MPG average for the trip; still "only" 37.5MPG over the 3500miles I've owned it. Tires were about 29~30PSI and cruise control set at 68MPH. No particular reason for setting CC at 68MPH...

[746watts]

1.4 litre D4D manual (90bhp), average 63mpg all the time. Best individual journey 76mpg at 40mph (loads of traffic for 60 miles with no opportunity to overtake.... took forever to get home).
Diesel here in Ireland is now €1.31 per litre, = €5.90 per US gal, = $7.78 per gal at today's currency rate.

[redglare45]

Wow!... pretty nice MPG's. Congrats!!! Too bad we don't get D4D here in the U.S. :frown:

[frownonfun]

I average a cool 33-34mpg. I think I broke 35mpg one time. Props to those of you who are racking up the mpgs. I just can't do it. I don't see stop lights... I see Christmas trees.

[Trubin]

I wish gas was under 3 bucks where I live. :D

[cougar65]

best i got was 36.4 but avg is 31.4

[TwoBearWisconsin]

My personal best, 45.8
My worst, 26.6
Lifetime average, 38.5

[frownonfun]

HRC, outstanding. Thumbs up to you my friend.

Now back on topic. Gas is $3 here too if that's what you were referring to Trubin. In fact gas here in the Permian Basin is usually more expensive than anywhere else in the state.

[rick996]

My personal best, 42.2
My worst, 33.2
Lifetime average, 37.8

[STC]

My personal best - non-ethanol: 53.01 MPG (summer 5/25/10)
My persinal best - ethanol: 45.74 MPG (winter 3/21/11)
My worst - ethanol: 27.35 MPG (winter 1/8/10)

Changed over to ethanol last month... will see how it affects my mileage throughout the year... summer and winter.

Cheers! :smile:

[Steve L.]

Best I got was 39 MPG, but the average always 35 or 36 MPG!!

[Idahotom]

I've been averaging between 46 and 43 MPG. That's on my usual route of combined freeway (62 mph or so) and secondary roads (48 mph in 5th. gear on cruise), and around town. One trick I use a lot, when parked at a curb rather then restart and sit there idling waiting for a break in traffic, I look first then only restart when it's clear. I coast A LOT. Been using the air a lot also so I'm happy with what I'm getting. I just need a four door....

[The Sin]

Personal best is 44. About 90% hwy driving between 55-60mph. 1.5L 4-cyl. manual transmission.

[Joetwos]

The best I've got for a full tank is 44 MPG, highway driving.
Between 60-65mph

[cst]

I'm on my third yaris as of this week - 2009 sedan MT.

2007 sedan MT 10500 mile average 39.12
2009 hatch MT 18000 mile average 36.69

Back to a 2009 sedan. Hope to do as well as the 07'

cst

[MikeyJay]

I just managed 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg) on a 16km (9 miles) mile trip in the country, I wanted to see how good a result I could get and I am mighty impressed. A steady 55 kph (35 mph) at 19TPS.

2006 2 dr LB 5-speed

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[enviri]

54+mpg driving and drafting a VERY slow convoy with scikotics along I-95 @45-50mph from milford, ct to the car show in ny (65-70mi)

[Idahotom]

Now that I am being forced to use ethanol gas, and it's winter, my last two tanks have dropped to 39.6 and 39.8 mpg. That also includes a few times of idling 5 minutes or so, something I never do when warmer.

[charles nelson]

Using cruise control, no head wind, speed kept to 55mph, no stops/starts...my Yaris consistently gets 43-45mpg. Going at constant 70mph...37-39 mpg. Typical headwind drops mileage by about 5-6mpg. Strong head wind at highway speed of 70mph...30-35mpg. Strong tail wind at 55mph...60-66 mpg.

[SARU311]

I just bought my '08 Yaris, MT, liftback

I drive 450-500 miles a week and 90% is flat highway with cruise control on.

last fill ups to first:

35.84mpg - 10.3 gal 2-20-12
35.61mpg - 10.5 gal 2-15-12
36.52mpg - 9.99 gal 2-10-12
37.71mpg - 6.71 gal 2-6-12


I do have a question when filling. Do you just stop when the handle clicks or keep putting gas in it to round it up to make an even dollar amount?

[saajlexus]

I just bought my '08 Yaris, MT, liftback

I drive 450-500 miles a week and 90% is flat highway with cruise control on.

last fill ups to first:

35.84mpg - 10.3 gal 2-20-12
35.61mpg - 10.5 gal 2-15-12
36.52mpg - 9.99 gal 2-10-12
37.71mpg - 6.71 gal 2-6-12


I do have a question when filling. Do you just stop when the handle clicks or keep putting gas in it to round it up to make an even dollar amount?

i usually round up, since the gas is expensive, it wont overflow because you wont be getting much from the rounding up to the dollar portion of gas. Unless you go for another dollar or two, then you might overflow.

[Hershey]

" I do have a question when filling. Do you just stop when the handle clicks or keep putting gas in it to round it up to make an even dollar amount? "

Always at the 1st click of the nozzle . Good gas mileage you're getting . Will get better with warmer weather and summer blend of gas . Probably a rise of 3 m.p.g.. Enjoy .

[Sparcoboy]

51 mpg with a 2008 D4D. and that was quite a lot of city driving. When driving 60mph the meter says 3.8l/100km so thats 62mpg! Gotta love a MT diesel.

[Hershey]

Must be nice :biggrin: .

[kattycabrera]

I got 382 miles with full tank .. pretty good ah?

[caper26]

2010 Yaris 4 dr Sedan purchased in Apr 2011. ~13,000 km to date (about 8,100 miles).

Best: 44.4 MPG (US)
Worst: 28.7 MPG (US)
Average: 38 MPG (US)

I always stop fuelling at the first click on the pump. Winter has been a killer on my mileage here in Canada (see worst tank).

[aaron8831]

I got 40.7 mpg on an 84 mile trip today. Cruise control set at 75mph.

[aaron8831]

Also, not to go too far off topic, but I have to give a shout out to CTScott for helping me set up the cruise control on my Yaris. Wouldn't be breaking 40mpg without it.

[Spidermandud]

Nice one @ aaron. is your hatch auto or man?

[esperto]

Yay first post! I just barely got my 08 3Dr Manual. So far I got (from oldest to newest tank): 43.6, 46.3, 49.3, & 48.6 mpg.

I came from a 98 saturn SL1 where I got between 44 & 47 mpg regularly.

[Spidermandud]

attaboy @ esperto :P

[mr_miles]

my mileage seems to have improved by 3-4 mpg since i put the lightweight pulleys on, i think the change in the engines response time has affected my driving habits in a good way, lol.

noticed it when i went to tillamook, my mileage went from 35 to 39. and i drove really aggressive, too.....going to fill up today and see what I'm at.

[Sparcoboy]

Put my summer rims back on, new record: 53mpg :D

[jayeh]

I wish gas was under 3 bucks where I live. :D

I'd love it to be under $4. Its currently $5 here!

[killacam64]

Best ever was 48.9
Average in summer 40-43
Average winter 35-37
Worst ever 33

[Killchain]

avg. 36.9,but after today's fill up my all time high was 40.2. I have been more conscience of my speed on city freeways, and roads.:thumbsup:

[randeez]

Best: 42.6
Average: 37-39
Worst: 33ish

2008 3dr mt, tires@45psi, 5w-20 syn oil, air filter changed monthly (i drive quite a bit of dirt roads) mostly highway around 70mph, a/c doesnt change mpg that much- i should probably also mention per tank i idle with a/c on for 1-2 hours- doing work, reading specs, hiding at job sites

and i finally ordered an ultra gauge to see if it'll help any

[esperto]

attaboy @ esperto :P

Thank you. My last tank gave me 50.3mpg as the weather warmed. I'm in hypermiler heaven. My next fill up is going to stink because I taught my niece how to drive a manual and she loved to rev the engine when shifting. I think I need to clarify the 1st gear take off vs every other gear.

I have two goals. One is to break 53mpg which was my best tank ever on my old Saturn. The other, my stretch goal, is to have a 55mpg tank. I like to dream big.

[caper26]

Thank you. My last tank gave me 50.3mpg as the weather warmed. I'm in hypermiler heaven. My next fill up is going to stink because I taught my niece how to drive a manual and she loved to rev the engine when shifting. I think I need to clarify the 1st gear take off vs every other gear.

I have two goals. One is to break 53mpg which was my best tank ever on my old Saturn. The other, my stretch goal, is to have a 55mpg tank. I like to dream big.

Are you talking UK or US gallons ??? :) My best was 53.3 UK mpg. I also got 52.3 on the previous fill up with some city driving, all my family (2 adults, 2 kids) and trunk FULL. This was during vacation traveling.

[esperto]

Are you talking UK or US gallons ??? :) My best was 53.3 UK mpg. I also got 52.3 on the previous fill up with some city driving, all my family (2 adults, 2 kids) and trunk FULL. This was during vacation traveling.

50.3 US MPG. I guess that comes to about 60.4 UK MPG or 4.68 L/100km (if I did the conversions right). I got that driving myself to/from work on mostly flat highway with no additional weight than my laptop bag. Yours is good with a full load of family and gear. I love this little car!

[caper26]

50.3 US MPG. I guess that comes to about 60.4 UK MPG or 4.68 L/100km (if I did the conversions right). I got that driving myself to/from work on mostly flat highway with no additional weight than my laptop bag. Yours is good with a full load of family and gear. I love this little car!

yes, and i live in the Maritimes where it is all hills, even on the higway... some long climbs in that little car!

[derickveliz2]

Best 45.4 MPG (summer 90% highway)
worst 37 MPG (winter storm)
average 42.3 MPG (60% highway, 40% New England back roads)

D.

[mr_miles]

Just pulled 40.5. learning how to get it up there! aiming for 41 this tank :)

[Killchain]

As of today 42.2 per fuelly.com. I'm stoked.:biggrin:
I know its because of fuel blend changes, but I have been working hard to get the best mileage possible . Yet today is WOW!

[edmscan]

I am just new to the Yaris forums just getting my 2007 Yaris recently. I am looking forward to finding out what my gas mileage really is (I am on my first tank of gas still). I am thinking about getting a ScanGuageII very soon .. as I think it will make things more fun and allowing me to see how my gas mileage varies with my driving habits.

[edmscan]

Well I have done my first tank of gas in my newly acquired Yaris. I managed to get 6.75465 L/100 km which works out to 41.82 MPG (imperial gallon). I am happy about it .. though for some reason the last 2 bars on the display went away very fast. I guess that maybe the top bars go away slower than the bottom bars. It took 36.475 litres to fill the tank from shortly after the display started to blink.

I am wondering .. does anyone know the size of the gas tank in a 2007 Yaris RS 3 Dr LB ?

[mr_miles]

I'm pretty sure out cars hold 11.5 gallons.

[Benedict]

My 08 manual hatch 100% stock drivetrain
With 17's and on coilovers
Mostly freeway with some city
aggressive driving gets 32mpg
Did a whole tank of gas granny shifting and max 65 on the freeway got 34mpg
ONCE when it was stock i got 39mpg but that was a fluke. It was usually between 34-37mpg then.

[edmscan]

I just achieved 615 km with 36.502 litres on my last fill. That works out to 47.5935 MPG Imperial or 39.6299 MPG US. :w00t:

[jay cobbs]

hi have the 2010 sedan with no real mods. got 44-45 mpg going to tahoe here in california. no real tricks. clean air filter use top gas like chevron or union 76. over in britian bp will do the trick. try to check if the pump has additives like ethyonal or non gas type fluids and avoid them. tire pressure may help. I use the 10 psi under max rule so you dont feal like your driving a cover wagon and hard stiff rides. if you have a auto, coast to stops over 50- 100 feet in front of you like a manual. take junk out of rear of the boot.can remove your spare if you have auto club for road brakedowns. plan all short roundabout trips at once start early if that helps avoid traffic.dont run all season tread tires if possable.keep speeds down to about 80 km or 55-60mph for us yanks.
all data from toyota and GM enginners say that speeds over 55 mph to just 65-70 mph can cause the engine to work at double the energy load 2x the gas rate just for that little gain in mph. its the wind force ( drag ) over the body that can triple with just that change in speed. google it mit gm and porsche have done tests with volvo and many others. hope that helped

[Spidermandud]

I just achieved 615 km with 36.502 litres on my last fill. That works out to 47.5935 MPG Imperial or 39.6299 MPG US. :w00t:

Was that mostly city or highway? that's about my max for around town driving/ highway mix. Was wondering if my car was keeping up with yours haha.

[edmscan]

Was that mostly city or highway? that's about my max for around town driving/ highway mix. Was wondering if my car was keeping up with yours haha.

I should have included that .... it was about 200 km highway / 415 km city.

[Spidermandud]

Sweet, we seem to have very similar mileage.

[edgardhe]

I took a road trip today and got 43.9mpg over 328 miles. Mostly highway and hardly any stopping. This is with two passengers and the a/c running the whole time. I kept my speed down to about 60, follow trucks (not too close, but within Mythbusters limits for improved mileage) whenever possible. I'm looking forward to a trip to Vermont next week to see if I can beat this trip.

[Hershey]

^ Manual or automatic ? ^

[edgardhe]

Automatic.

[edmscan]

I have recently been getting really good mileage ... in the city. I have achieved an average of 5.2 L/100 KM according to my ScanGauge which works out to 45.23 MPG US or 54.32 MPG IMPERIAL.

I am about 1/2 way thru my tank .. so it should be interesting what my mileage is in the current tank. Should be able to tell in the next week or so. I also recently got new tires .. so it could be interesting to see what that has done to my mileage.

[nookandcrannycar]

I'm pretty sure out cars hold 11.5 gallons.

........and if you do what some call 'overfill' (fill all the way up to where the gas cap fits on) it is 12.777 US gallons. I know this from personal experience by running out of gas as I was pulling into a gas station to get gas.....and I regularly come within .20 to .25 of a gallon from that mark.

[edmscan]

I just filled up .. and my mileage is pretty consistent with the last tank. I got 557 km and 33.482 L (6.01113 L/100 KM) so I still had some to go before my tank was empty. It was all city driving except about 80 km.

My gas gauge wasn't blinking yet .. but I thought I would stop for gas anyways. My goal is to get 5.5 L/100 KM City - 5.2 L/100 KM Highway so we shall see if I ever manage that.

Seems I can manage that for short periods in the city .. but not over the long term (like for a tank full).

So .. it works out to 46.9930 MPG Imperial or 39.1298 MPG US. So really that isn't too bad. I just got new tires .. so I think that they are a little "stickier" than my old worn out tires so I was expecting my gas mileage to go down. It actually went down about 0.5 MPG from my last fill so really pretty much the same. I will see how my next fill does .. as I got my new tires partway thru this last tank.

[Hershey]

Which tires ? 39 is nothin' to sneeze at . Maybe you'll see an incease for F.E. at 1,000 miles or more . Keep us up to date .

[edmscan]

I got Hankook Optimo 4S "All Weather" tires. They are only available in Canada (and Europe I believe). There are videos on YouTube .. which show pretty good performance in winter. They are apparently better than all season tires during winter conditions.

I should note that they are designed to be left on the vehicle all year long .. similar to all season tires. They just are designed to be somewhat better in winter in particular than all season tires. They are similar to Nokian WR G2 tires I understand. We have long winters here ... so winter performance is much more important than it may be to some others.

[Idahotom]

Got my first tankful over 46 mpg in my usual combination of town and rural driving. I always get in the 40's, but usually lower 40's. Only difference has been a switch to Mobile 1 in the engine plus Redline for the tranny, if it keeps up for the next few tanks I'll claim the increase is the lube change.

No rear seat or spare, no hub caps, 45 psi in tires, other wise totally stock. '08 5sp. LB

[Hershey]

^ :thumbup: ^ . How's the shifting with the Redline ? Wonder if the clutch engagemnet would be better with a synthetic brake fluid :wink: . May help the braking too , since they share same resorvoir . Here's AMSOIL synthetic Dot 3 for use of brakes / clutch , http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/bf3.aspx .

[metalshark]

I've got the best commute in the world for getting pretty fair mileage. Using every trick I could find here I was only getting 43 mpg driving about 40 mph (AC on always, it's Phoenix). I then ran my commute without ever turning off the ignition key. The route is actually 16.1 miles one-way. Using a key-off coast down when ever I see a red light in the distance I was only registering a 14.7 mile commute distance. Thant means that I've been stopping the odometer when I go motor-off-clutch-in/coast down mode. I've been coasting 1.4 miles per trip. When I apply this factoid to a true mileage it tells me I'm actually getting 47 miles per US gallon.

[why?]

I've got the best commute in the world for getting pretty fair mileage. Using every trick I could find here I was only getting 43 mpg driving about 40 mph (AC on always, it's Phoenix). I then ran my commute without ever turning off the ignition key. The route is actually 16.1 miles one-way. Using a key-off coast down when ever I see a red light in the distance I was only registering a 14.7 mile commute distance. Thant means that I've been stopping the odometer when I go motor-off-clutch-in/coast down mode. I've been coasting 1.4 miles per trip. When I apply this factoid to a true mileage it tells me I'm actually getting 47 miles per US gallon.

Yup. A lot of hyper milers that run engine off a ton have added a simple button that turns the engine off yet keeps everything else powered.

[edmscan]

Just wanted to post my Yaris lifetime mileage stats ... :thumbup: (I am only on my fourth tank but I seem to be getting reasonably consistent numbers).

L/100 KM .... MPG Imperial .... MPG US
6.233680 ... 45.468933.......37.860767

Probably 90% of my travels are in the city .. with 10 % Highway mileage.

I have been having a hard time getting better mileage as construction season seems to have taken a hold recently. Maybe someday it will end ..

I have a 2007 3 Dr LB 5 Spd Yaris. Are my numbers above reasonable ?

[Hershey]

Nope , that's the norm . The '08 w/ the auto hovers around 38 overall for the last 4 years .

[Hershey]

Read that putting your car in neutral while at a stop can save fuel . Been doing that lately . That's if there's enough time to .

[Yawiz507]

I just wanted to share this tidbit: Filled up with regular at $2.789/gl (yikes!) to 8.605 gls with 309.7 mi for a wonderful 35.99 mpg.

Driving in around in The Villages, Leesburg and Fruitland Park at most hitting 55 mph and at least 30 mph with a 3 dr lb auto.

I'm happy.

As of the current moment... I have 420 miles on a tank of gas with two bars left. I'm speechless at what this car does! Of course I have been paying more attention to my driving techniques. =)

09 Yaris LB. =) Mine is manual though. ;)

[jay cobbs]

Hi......I can get 45 miles per gallon with 85% city and 15% hwy driving with the hypermiling ideas. You know...coast thur the work zone and up to stoplights ahead. no quick starts keep revs under 2000. check the Tach next to the speedometer( hope you have one). I tried It for the first time with my auto 2010 sedan and works great. :thumbup: you can read my tips to drive like a prius blog by clicking my name on this or other blogs. Some good info and fun stuff about yaris.you might have a feature called dfco yes its spelled right. read about it on google search and check you tube about hypermiling tips ( prius driving tips work too ). Learn about ......learn not to burn http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/images/smilies/burnrubber.gif ( gas that is...)enjoy the blogs here at yarisworld. They really know what their talking about in here....Enjoy experimenting with the hypermiling stuff..it really works great...GET THOSE MPGS.....YEAH...:w00t:

[edmscan]

Read that putting your car in neutral while at a stop can save fuel . Been doing that lately . That's if there's enough time to .

I always am in neutral (is very easy with a 5 speed) when I am sitting at a light. But it is when I am sitting at a light that I lose all my progress I have made. My ScanGauge goes up at the lights (it shows 9999 on the display, but my average mileage does go up at the lights) .. *sigh*. That's why I try to time it so I don't have to sit at too many lights.

[Hershey]

Hear yeh on that . Especially those cold morning starts and get to watch those m.p.g.s' disappear . Have the Eco-Meter .

[edmscan]

I just filled up and got the best mileage I have gotten so far with my Yaris. I did 637.7 km and 36.470 L which is 5.72527 L/100 KM or 41.0835 US MPG. That is close to 2 MPG better than my last tank and a lifetime average of 38.666450 US MPG.

I have learned recently that I am better off switching to 4th gear (and a lower RPM) when I am cruising around the city as it is much better than staying in 3rd gear (and a higher RPM). I have been able to get consistently less than 5 L/100KM by shifting into 4th gear. So I shall see how much of a difference that makes on the current tank.

The only bad thing .. is that the price of gas is now 7 cents / L ($2.55 more on a fill) more than it was this morning. I knew I should have gassed up when I had the chance earlier today ... oh well live and learn. I am just happy that I don't drive a pickup or an SUV like most people here. Go Yaris Go.

[G-Ammo]

I got a 1.0 3 cylinder:

33km on 1 litre. Driving 70km/h in fifth gear, normal weather.

[STC]

The other day I broke my most MPG a tank by .910 gallon.

Most MPG now is 53.925 MPG with ethanol. Got 520 miles on the tank.

Used all the hypermiling techniques, plus 1 trip over 300 miles driving 40-50 MPH on country and hwy roads to Pittsburgh, PA. Large hills... DFCO used. The rest of the driving using the same speed. Revs less than 1,500 RPM on shifts. Tires 44 PSI front and rear. No AC use. Drove mostly early and in the evening. Dry weather temperature 60-80 F.

Cheers! :smile:

[edmscan]

G-Ammo and STC .. you guys are doing amazing. I can only dream of getting such mileage. Guess I have lots of room to improve.

[STC]

G-Ammo and STC .. you guys are doing amazing. I can only dream of getting such mileage. Guess I have lots of room to improve.

Thanks. Firm believer if you stick with the plan, in this case hypermiling, the results will show. 90% of great mileage is from driver mechanics. The other 10% from physical car mechanics.

Cheers! :smile:

[edmscan]

I just filled up and have got the best tank to date. I just got 662 km on my tank (411.3477 miles).

L/100 KM .... MPG Imperial .... MPG US
5.48640 --- 51.4875 ------ 42.8722

So this is the first time I have gotten over 50 MPG Imperial. :thumbup:

My lifetime average is as follows.

L/100 KM .... MPG Imperial .... MPG US
5.982542-----47.446720------39.507600

[Hershey]

Nice :clap: . Possibly on way to 7th tank of 41+ m.p.g.. Eco has been reading lower . Tires are Eco Plus hovering around 36 p.s.i. and little less than 9/32s' . Here's pics taken earlier . Oil is Shell synthetic 5w-30 .

[tooter]

Wow... you guys are producing amazing gas mileage. :thumbsup:

My overall average for the first 1,150 miles is only 36.7mpg. :redface:

[Golddeenoh]

bumper to bumper traffic, for an hour and then a quick drive on the high way for 2 hours and still got 37.5 MPG (US). One of these days, I will finally drive economical and not like i'm trying to race everyone, probably get well into the 40MPG range then.

[edmscan]

I find that I get as good gas mileage in the city as the highway. Does anyone know why this would be ?

[Hershey]

Likely to be less of a foot on the gas pedal due to lower speeds and being able to coast when permitting . Then there's coasting to stop lights / signs . Make any sense ? :iono: . I now try to put the automatic in neutral at stops that are long enough . Keep eye in rear view mirror in case need to put it in gear , so not to take it in the rear .

[edmscan]

I am not complaining in the least .. but I just think that my highway mileage should be better. Maybe it is time for a road trip .. where I can go on the highway for some time and see how my mileage plays out.

[Hershey]

Drop some Techron or other fuel system cleaner with 93 octane and then take it out on the highway for some site seeing . Keep us updated on your pursuit of better F.E..

[edmscan]

Drop some Techron or other fuel system cleaner with 93 octane and then take it out on the highway for some site seeing . Keep us updated on your pursuit of better F.E..

We don't have Chevron stations here .. so Techron is out. But I will see what other options I have .. and go from there.
I think I can get things like STP and generic cleaners.

[Gogogordy]

We don't have Chevron stations here .. so Techron is out. But I will see what other options I have .. and go from there.
I think I can get things like STP and generic cleaners.

SeaFoam or Marvel Mystery Oil added to fuel will work wonders too.

[caper26]

... Keep eye in rear view mirror in case need to put it in gear , so not to take it in the rear .
I avoided an accident like this last week, but it was in my '81 Z-28. I could see the guy talking on his cell phone as he went off the road to avoid. I got out and blasted the crap out of him....

[Hershey]

:clap: , see them all the time . From the teens to the elderly . Also saw a state trooper on a cell while driving the S.U.V. patrol vehicle :rolleyes: . We've had 2 cars totaled thanks to being rear ended . Makes you a bit leery of what's going on back there :burnrubber: .

[Hershey]

The other 1/2 managed to get the mileage up . Puts the pressure's on me :frown: .

[narly charley]

Hey guys... I've only filled my car up twice so far... I have a 2010 five speed, three door base model. I've only filled the car up twice with fuel, this last fill up I got 42 MPG. It was mostly highway, but I was going 72 the whole time. I also had the A/C on for about 1/4 of the tank. It's very humid here, so I know the engine doesn't like moisture.

Does 42 sound okay? I have been driving a standard transmission for quite some time now, so I know what I'm doing. Now I'm just trying to perfect my shift timing. I've been shifting at about 2,000, I read somewhere on here that 1,500 is a good spot for the engine, is this correct?

I plan on getting 50+ this fall, when the air gets dryer, and I don't have to use the A/C. :biggrin:

[Hershey]

Seems reasonable :thumbsup: . Most hover around 37 for gas mileage .

[narly charley]

Seems reasonable :thumbsup: . Most hover around 37 for gas mileage .

I wouldn't be happy with that at all! :laugh:

[Longhorn1985]

Hey guys... I've only filled my car up twice so far... I have a 2010 five speed, three door base model. I've only filled the car up twice with fuel, this last fill up I got 42 MPG. It was mostly highway, but I was going 72 the whole time. I also had the A/C on for about 1/4 of the tank. It's very humid here, so I know the engine doesn't like moisture.

Does 42 sound okay? I have been driving a standard transmission for quite some time now, so I know what I'm doing. Now I'm just trying to perfect my shift timing. I've been shifting at about 2,000, I read somewhere on here that 1,500 is a good spot for the engine, is this correct?

I plan on getting 50+ this fall, when the air gets dryer, and I don't have to use the A/C. :biggrin:


That sounds about right to me. They say that anything over ~60mph decreases gas mileage so you have to expect a little bit of that.

[derickveliz2]

43.44 MPG and running!

D.

[joshthorsc]

Just got my 2012 Yaris SE 5spd a month ago and I'm loving the gas mileage! I got tired of driving my 04 Tundra that was averaging 12-13mpg(mainly city). So far I've gotten 34.XX mpg with my first tank and 33.9X with my second fill up with 50/50 mix city and freeway driving. I drove to Reno and back home last week and got a little over 43mpg.

[goliath1812]

I usually get around 42 MPG, but yesterday I filled up, and on my first real hard try to get better mileage, using pulse and glide, I got 47.3 MPG :) I'm pretty happy with that. Just shows that a little work can go a long way....

[edmscan]

I just got a new best tankful today. Can I say cool ... :thumbup:

I got 696 KM for 5.40 L/100 KM .. this is my best tank ever so I am happy.

This is 52.28 Imperial MPG / 43.53 US MPG.

I am trying to break 700 km .. so I am getting close. I could have done it today, but I didn't want to risk running out of gas or something crazy like that. I filled up shortly after my last bar started blinking (I am not one to push it and see how far I can go). I did stop for lunch first .. :drool:

This makes a lifetime average of 5.88 L/100 KM or 48.25 Imperial MPG or 40.18 US MPG. So .. I am getting better. My first tankful at 34.82 US MPG is really killing my lifetime average.

This is with my tires at 32 PSI ..

Probably about 85% city driving and 15% highway driving.

[Hershey]

^ Is this the 5 speed manual ? Keep it a goin' . :headbang: ^

[edmscan]

^ Is this the 5 speed manual ? Keep it a goin' . :headbang: ^

Yes ... 5 Speed Manual

[caper26]

I wanted to break 700 too, and last summer I could have done it, but we were leaving from our vacation, and there would be no gas stations for quite a while, and I was sitting at 676.6 km and when I filled up, it only took 36.53 . Defintiely would have broken it. Woulda coulda shoudla! The winter REALLY killed my average though...

[edmscan]

I wanted to break 700 too. Woulda coulda shoudla! The winter REALLY killed my average though...

Yea .. I am not looking forward to winter. I understand from the previous owner that gas mileage really goes down in the winter. I just got my car in May .. so no winter driving yet.

[narly charley]

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

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.

[Hershey]

We'll have to try out a '12 with the 5 speed manual . Nice . :thumbsup:

[Zaphod]

I've reached 50mpg twice, both times required a definite effort with hypermilling.

The first time on a long highway only trip which I was able to make on one tank of gas, keeping my speed lower, but still legal.

And the second time with only one 30 mile (guess) highway trip across the river and the rest spending a majority of the time with city driving.

I was shocked about that, but they key with the high city mileage was simply adjusting the route for as few stops as possible, keeping the RPMs as low as possible (in example running in 5th at 35 where the horsepower requirements were really that small), basically just a matter of finding that sweet spot of what you just barely need to meet the requirement to maintain the speed limit. Engine braking and use of DFCO and then finally even shutting off the engine to glide in neutral on long solo stretches (popping it back in gear to restart).

Really the choice of route discovered mostly out of necessity for bicycling, had the greatest impact on my city mileage.

[Giccin]

Hi new to the Forum but I've been browsing.

Holy smokes, you guys are getting incredible miles on your yaris! I've been getting 40mpg high way if I'm hypermiling and at 3.7L of oil. I accidentally overfilled it to 4L and it dropped to 32mpg. :/ Note this is on a 2009 Yaris.

Do you guys type of gas, oil level and oil type has something to do with mpg?

[edmscan]

Do you guys type of gas, oil level and oil type has something to do with mpg?

I use normally Shell gasoline (bronze type) .. which I think is 87 Octane. It contains apparently .. nitrogen and ethanol.

As far as oil .. just normal Toyota oil 5W30.

I really do not know if oil or gas has any relevance when it comes to gas mileage.

[Zaphod]

Hi new to the Forum but I've been browsing.

Holy smokes, you guys are getting incredible miles on your yaris! I've been getting 40mpg high way if I'm hypermiling and at 3.7L of oil. I accidentally overfilled it to 4L and it dropped to 32mpg. :/ Note this is on a 2009 Yaris.

Do you guys type of gas, oil level and oil type has something to do with mpg?

I never pay much attention to where I buy gas, and I do use synthetic 5W30, but that's just for protection. I really like this car so I take care of it :) I have no idea what effect the oil would have on the mileage, and if it did I would doubt it would be worth the extra cost.

You can easily drain off your oil by backing out the drain plug just enough to let oil seep out. Too much oil isn't a good thing I just take my time and prime the filter before replacing it and check the dipstick, run the engine for a bit to completely fill the oil filter check it again and add oil as necessary.

One thing I noticed is that when my mileage drops off, I usually just need to replace my air filter (or in my case, clean and re-oil it).

I think my worst was around 32/33, spirited driving during the winter.

[narly charley]

I really do not know if oil or gas has any relevance when it comes to gas mileage.

It does... You can get way better mileage with gasoline without ethanol, but that's hard to find...

[NEexpat]

As an aside - I tossed a bottle of techron into the tank after my recent oil change @ 26'000 miles, UltraGuage on this tank 45.4 mpg so far. Although the UltraGuage always seems to be about 1 mpg higher than actual pump/mileage calc, Stop at first click. So I am guessing 44 and half.

Now in the summer this is a game for me, all this mpg stuff. the 2 sweet spots appear to be 42 mph, and 60.3 mph, I barely arrive at stop signs and red lights, cruise control is engaged ALWAYS, foot is almost never on the brake, always being taken off the gas. Stock tires @ 38 psi.

I do wish sometimes those sales guys in Hanover weren't such......................well I would have bought that 5 speed instead of the Auto.............................

cheers.

The above was an add on to a post on a previous thread/topic. just an update, that tank after a little under 8.5 gals yielded 43.66 mpg.

I think that is the best I have done, of course you didn't want to be behind me this past week, taking exits and creeping up to stop signs and red lights.

cheers.

[nookandcrannycar]

:clap: , see them all the time . From the teens to the elderly . Also saw a state trooper on a cell while driving the S.U.V. patrol vehicle :rolleyes: . We've had 2 cars totaled thanks to being rear ended . Makes you a bit leery of what's going on back there :burnrubber: .

You're right, teens to the elderly. I spent most of April of this year in Florida and the southbound side of Biscayne Blvd in the Miami metro looked like a sea of DUI/DWI drivers floating out of the boundaries of the lane each onr was in. Each time I managed to pull alongside the driver on the passenger side I saw a person engrossed in texting and not looking at the road AT ALL....and it ranged from teenagers to the elderly.

[Gigi is my girl <3]

Personal best is 51.6. Whole tank was spent in Tetons and Yellowstone when I worked there summer of 2010. Since then, 46 has been the best at moderate 65mph, highway driving. In the city I have been getting mid 30's. I always fill 89 gas if available, some places only carry lower grade. Can't complain thats for sure!

[dfhnpdx]

Consistent 39-40mpg. Best 42. I drive 1415 miles a week. 2009 LB manual 140,000 miles on the clock

[charles nelson]

My Yaris AT has a 'sweet spot' at about 52 mph. If there is no head wind...I get 48-52 mpg. Noticeable drop in mileage slower or faster than this.

[schume]

My Yaris AT has a 'sweet spot' at about 52 mph. If there is no head wind...I get 48-52 mpg. Noticeable drop in mileage slower or faster than this.I'm glad that you said that. I've always had a feeling that certain slow speeds weren't very economical (45 and below). I had nothing to back up the suspicion besides watching the fuel gauge go down. Now if I can only find a 52mph road :)

[nookandcrannycar]

I'm glad that you said that. I've always had a feeling that certain slow speeds weren't very economical (45 and below). I had nothing to back up the suspicion besides watching the fuel gauge go down. Now if I can only find a 52mph road :)

I usually drive between 55-60 mph in the slow lane. Your post piqued my curiosity re would it be legal to drive 52 on the freeway in Texas. I did a few searches and it seems that unless a minimum is posted then it is up to the LEO what constitutes too slow (drats):biggrin:.

[edmscan]

Just did a fill up .... 666 KM and 37.362 litres. Works out to 5.6 L/100 KM or 42.00 US MPG. Not too bad .. the weather has been hot so I expected a slight decrease. :thumbup:

I also changed my Fuelly .. so it makes sense to more people. I will see how that works out for me in the future.

[mspeedman]

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

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]

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!

[sickpuppy1]

That 70 to 85 is a killer! You go much over 70 and it goes down very quickly, 85??! forget about it. I'd be surprised if your getting 30mpg at 85. More likely mid 20's. Its a 1.5 litre motor......One of the guys I work with has a newer Harley that has a 1.8 LOL At those speeds it cannot fight aerodynamics with a motor that size, and geared the way it is. Not what it was designed for. Keep it at 70 or below and allow yourself a few extra minutes travel time. Keep your mindset that the tach never goes over 3000 rpm when shifting or cruising.....

[sickpuppy1]

That comparison I used with the Harley? My vehicle weights well over twice what his does and he doesnt get much better mileage than I do......

[Idahotom]

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]

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. :smile:

[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]

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...

[edmscan]

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

Thanks ... I try. But I am just learning ... I am by far not an expert hypermiler.
I try to remember to use DFSO (like when coming up to a red light .. ), but I don't always remember so I think that there is room for improvement.

[matti]

In the 2012 Yaris, any thoughts on how accurate the average MPG computer is vs. actual calculations? Thanks.

[edmscan]

In the 2012 Yaris, any thoughts on how accurate the average MPG computer is vs. actual calculations? Thanks.

I would think that it is as accurate as a ScanGauge or similar device as I would think that it would use OBDII data as well. But I don't have a 2012, though I cannot see any other method it could possibly use to calculate this figure. I have seen similar readouts in other Toyota cars .. such as the Prius and Venza though they seem to display such things as L/100 KM (Canadian model) and distance to empty.

[b20vteg]

I have seen similar readouts in other Toyota cars .. such as the Prius and Venza though they seem to display such things as L/100 KM (Canadian model) and distance to empty.

the distance to empty is conservative from what i can tell... it actually reads a lot lower than how many miles you can actually go - yes, i tried lol. as for the mpg readings, i would hope they're accurate? :iono:

[matti]

I've run two tanks through the 2012 Yaris L 5M. I'm driving quite carefully and using DFCO a lot. Most of my driving is about 35-45mph, with not much stop and go. First tank was 44.83 mpg and second was 47.12 mpg.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I've run two tanks through the 2012 Yaris L 5M. I'm driving quite carefully and using DFCO a lot. Most of my driving is about 35-45mph, with not much stop and go. First tank was 44.83 mpg and second was 47.12 mpg.

Doing pretty well. If you want more, I think you're only options (for driving technique) would be kicking in DFCO much sooner than you already are or using FAS.

[1.5]

personal best was 41.6 but that was 90% highway

[matti]

Doing pretty well. If you want more, I think you're only options (for driving technique) would be kicking in DFCO much sooner than you already are or using FAS.

Thanks. What is FAS?

[b20vteg]

personal best was 41.6 but that was 90% highway

mine's currently around there too. we must be doing something wrong? :(

[1.5]

IDK I think that is pretty damn good

[b20vteg]

how are people getting 45+ mpg? :S

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Thanks. What is FAS?

iirc, FAS = forced auto stop. Essentially turning off the engine (put the ignition back on "ON" to make sure you still have the ability to turn and brake). It's a little more advanced. If the stop light has turned red way ahead of you, you can use FAS so you're not slowing down as much as you would with DFCO. You can come to a stop and still have the engine off, thus not wasting gas by idling. NOTE: you will only have the ability to have two or three good pumps on the brakes, so use it wisely. If you came to a stop, start the engine again, if not, bump start the engine in 5th. You can also use FAS if you're going down a hill to either keep momentum or gain some speed. FAS uses no gas at all vs the very, very minute amount of gas that DFCO uses.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

how are people getting 45+ mpg? :S

For me, only way I do that is either all freeway driving or using more advance techniques in city since I have pretty heavy rims and tires (41.3 lbs per corner, I believe).

[matti]

Thanks. I now know that FAS is definitely not for me! Interesting, though.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

will refer everyone back to this sticky:

http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5979


I was personally taught by him this one day when he was in Sac.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Thanks. I now know that FAS is definitely not for me! Interesting, though.

If you know that the stop light is a long one, you can always shut off the engine when you've come to a stop. :wink:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

personal best was 41.6 but that was 90% highway

mine's currently around there too. we must be doing something wrong? :(

I'm thinking you guys aren't maintaining a set throttle position (note I didn't say speed). If you're using cruise control, stop. LOL. Cruise control will vary the % of throttle used to maintain the speed.

On the freeway, my instant mpg ranges from 40-60mpg simply because I keep my throttle at 24% and let the road determine my speed. I'll only speed up if my speed dips down to 55mph and let off the gas once I get to 75-80mph. My average speed in my usual Sac to Bay Area commute (about 65-70 miles) is 65-70 mph, usually averaging 45-50 mpg.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

That's with an intake, wrong size exhaust piping (2.25"), heavy rims/tires, a sub in the trunk along with a couple basic socket wrench sets, a breaker bar, a torque bar, a pair of shoes, quick detail spray, window cleaner spray, and some microfiber towels. LOL, so I do have a bunch of crap in my trunk, and my exhaust piping pushed my torque curve to the top end where I rarely ever drive. I play my music moderately loud too, so that puts a strain on the electrical system, which possibly uses up more gas (since my alternator is working harder, I'm assuming).

[1.5]

Im horrible at that. I cannot keep my foot at one level position on the pedal its too heavy lol

[nookandcrannycar]

If you know that the stop light is a long one, you can always shut off the engine when you've come to a stop. :wink:

:smile: If I remember correctly, dollar wise, restarting = 30 seconds of idling. So 31 second + stops with the engine off save money.

[matti]

how are people getting 45+ mpg? :S

I just drive with a very light foot and use cruise a lot. If I'm coming up on a moderate uphill, I'll take it out of cruise, however. I coast up to stop signs, intersections, etc. I haven't done much highway driving, though. My work schedule will soon require me to drive quite a bit more on the freeway: I suspect my mileage will go down, then.

[1.5]

I could get better mileage if I didnt have to slow to a crawl to pass over bumps and train tracks lol.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I could get better mileage if I didnt have to slow to a crawl to pass over bumps and train tracks lol.

I come to a crawl at speed bumps, driveways, and train tracks too. :laugh:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I just drive with a very light foot and use cruise a lot. If I'm coming up on a moderate uphill, I'll take it out of cruise, however. I coast up to stop signs, intersections, etc. I haven't done much highway driving, though. My work schedule will soon require me to drive quite a bit more on the freeway: I suspect my mileage will go down, then.

If it's a short time on the freeway, yes, your mileage will go down from having to speed up to freeway speeds. But if you'll be on there for a while, you should still have the same, if not, higher mpg's.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

:smile: If I remember correctly, dollar wise, restarting = 30 seconds of idling. So 31 second + stops with the engine off save money.

Brian told me it was like 7-8 seconds. No clue. I only turn off my engine if I know I'll be at a light for at least a minute. LOL

[matti]

If it's a short time on the freeway, yes, your mileage will go down from having to speed up to freeway speeds. But if you'll be on there for a while, you should still have the same, if not, higher mpg's.

Thanks. I'll be on the freeway for about 125 miles at a time. The speed limit is 70mph, but I'm not sure yet if I plan to go slower than that. I'll have to see what my mpgs look like, I suppose.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Thanks. I'll be on the freeway for about 125 miles at a time. The speed limit is 70mph, but I'm not sure yet if I plan to go slower than that. I'll have to see what my mpgs look like, I suppose.

O_O

That's a long time being on the freeway. Do you have a Scan Gauge II by chance?

[matti]

O_O

That's a long time being on the freeway. Do you have a Scan Gauge II by chance?

No Scan Gauge II.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

ah, hmmm, once you get up to speed, back off the throttle to the point where, if you were taking off in first gear, you would be accelerating slowly.

[mr9865]

49.5 @ 55mph trip. Also took out the backseats

[nookandcrannycar]

I'm thinking you guys aren't maintaining a set throttle position (note I didn't say speed). If you're using cruise control, stop. LOL. Cruise control will vary the % of throttle used to maintain the speed.

On the freeway, my instant mpg ranges from 40-60mpg simply because I keep my throttle at 24% and let the road determine my speed. I'll only speed up if my speed dips down to 55mph and let off the gas once I get to 75-80mph. My average speed in my usual Sac to Bay Area commute (about 65-70 miles) is 65-70 mph, usually averaging 45-50 mpg.

Does that include 90MPH+ runs to make up for the time you are stuck in traffic:biggrin:? (Just Kidding)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

LOL, if I gunned it to 90mph, my mpg's would be in the teens.

[yari-ka09]

My car is 09 hatch 5spd. with 80+k miles. I dd the crap out of it, but lately I started hating the MPG. Any ideas what could caused it? I bought car new and I used to get 39MPG my best for the full year. And now I'm getting 25-28??? I do regular maintenance, changed air filter like 2 mos. ago. Flushed all fluid, change oil filter on a regular routine. All the general stuff. Should i switched to a thicker oil now since she got she got some miles on her? Also, I only fill her with Chevron 89 octane since day one.

[nookandcrannycar]

My car is 09 hatch 5spd. with 80+k miles. I dd the crap out of it, but lately I started hating the MPG. Any ideas what could caused it? I bought car new and I used to get 39MPG my best for the full year. And now I'm getting 25-28??? I do regular maintenance, changed air filter like 2 mos. ago. Flushed all fluid, change oil filter on a regular routine. All the general stuff. Should i switched to a thicker oil now since she got she got some miles on her? Also, I only fill her with Chevron 89 octane since day one.

With that much of a drop, you probably have something else going on..BUT...if you haven't replaced the battery, replacing it might help a bit....even if the current battery is holding a charge.

[RickSWEF]

I have a '08 Yaris 5spd 2dr. hatchback with less than 80K miles on it.
I have been getting around 36mpg in winter and 40mpg in summer.
The best I've gotten so far is just over 42mpg.

[yari-ka09]

With that much of a drop, you probably have something else going on..BUT...if you haven't replaced the battery, replacing it might help a bit....even if the current battery is holding a charge.

Yeah i already replaced the battery. It died on me like a month ago. But the drop on mpg is really bugging me now. I drove from la to ventura with a full tank of gas today and not using the ac at all. Half a tank took a dumped?? Traffic is not even bad, thats about 1.5 hours drive one way. I already check my fuel tank thinking theres a leak. But damn.. Really contemplating on trading this sucker to a truck instead, since same sh*t i spend on gas...Smh

Btw, this car is all stock. Not a single engine mod

[nookandcrannycar]

Yeah i already replaced the battery. It died on me like a month ago. But the drop on mpg is really bugging me now. I drove from la to ventura with a full tank of gas today and not using the ac at all. Half a tank took a dumped?? Traffic is not even bad, thats about 1.5 hours drive one way. I already check my fuel tank thinking theres a leak. But damn.. Really contemplating on trading this sucker to a truck instead, since same sh*t i spend on gas...Smh

Btw, this car is all stock. Not a single engine mod

Yea, if you were driving from Beverly Hills or Bel-Air to Studio City going up through one of the canyons,crossing Mulholland Drive and heading down to Ventura Blvd, rather than taking a freeway (repeatedly, and only doing that drive), THEN I can see your MPG MIGHT decrease as you've described...but not driving from LA to Ventura. You might want to have your gas tank looked at to rule out any damage.

[edmscan]

Just did a fill ... and got 635KM with 36.660 Litres. (Pretty typical for me lately, but down just slightly from where I would like to be) This equates to 5.77 L/100 KM or 40.76 MPG US.

I filled it up with Shell Gold V Power (no ethanol) as I want to see if I get better mileage with the Ethanol free gasoline. Guess in about 2 weeks I will see if it is worth the extra $5.50 that I paid for it. The car does seem somewhat peppier with the ethanol free gas (91 Octane compared to 87 Regular) .. so I shall see how things work out.

[Hershey]

Got a tiger in your tank with the fill of non ethanol . Keep us updated on your quest . Closest none ethanol is 50 miles away :frown: .

[nookandcrannycar]

Yea, if you were driving from Beverly Hills or Bel-Air to Studio City going up through one of the canyons,crossing Mulholland Drive and heading down to Ventura Blvd, rather than taking a freeway (repeatedly, and only doing that drive), THEN I can see your MPG MIGHT decrease as you've described...but not driving from LA to Ventura. You might want to have your gas tank looked at to rule out any damage.

:redface::bonk: Too much Yarisworld surfing while tired in the last few days. First I put the wrong conversion number for liters into my calculator when trying to figure out in USD and US gallons how much edmscan is paying for gas, and then I suggest you have your tank checked for leaks when you already stated in your post that you did.

[edmscan]

Got a tiger in your tank with the fill of non ethanol . Keep us updated on your quest . Closest none ethanol is 50 miles away :frown: .

I sure will post on my results. Should be about 2-3 weeks for this tank. It was $1.349 compared to $1.199 per litre for regular gas, so an extra 15 cents per liter .. or about 57 cents a gallon more for the Ethanol free gas. I don't think it will be a regular thing, but I want to see if it makes a difference. I would have to get about 60 extra km's per tank for it to be financially worthwhile.

[yari-ka09]

:redface::bonk: Too much Yarisworld surfing while tired in the last few days. First I put the wrong conversion number for liters into my calculator when trying to figure out in USD and US gallons how much edmscan is paying for gas, and then I suggest you have your tank checked for leaks when you already stated in your post that you did.

No worries. That was my first instinct when I noticed the drop on MPG. If I don't find a fix.This car will turn into a prius. Hehe

[fnkngrv]

Last tank I pulled 39mpg with my fuel controller connected and driving spirited for many of those miles at 9psi of boost...pretty happy there!

[fnkngrv]

LOL, if I gunned it to 90mph, my mpg's would be in the teens.

Not so true especially since you are stock you would be running lean so you would be starving for fuel then :thumbsup: I love how good the car is on mpg and that includes being boosted. In July when it was almost 90 here and I ran 11 runs at the LSRs at of course the 120+mph range for a mile of each run (so 11 miles at over 120mph) I still averaged over 28+mpg! I could not have been happier. Even the event a couple weeks ago going the 6 runs on the one day at 130+mpg I was once again at the 28+mpg. All this while at 8/9psi of boost. :headbang:

[edmscan]

I just finished my tank of Ethanol Free Shell V Power Gold gas .... and the results are well "Nothing to write home about". I got 638 km and 36.88 liters. This is 5.8 L/100 KM or 40.55 US MPG.

Interestingly, this is EXACTLY the same fuel economy that I got with "regular" 87 Octane 10% Ethanol gasoline.

So .... looks like the Ethanol free doesn't give you any better gas mileage. I watched a YouTube video recently and it showed that for cars like the Yaris, there is no difference in performance in the higher grade gasolines.

I think we have shown that there is NO benefit to spending the extra money to get higher grade gasolines.

[Twisterboy]

On one single Journey I managed 55mpg, not bad for a Yaris where toyota claim it should only achieve 52.5MPG from a 1.33 Manual.

On average I do a lot of mixed driving so my MPG maxes out at about 39-41MPG.

Davy

[edmscan]

Just did a fillup and my gas mileage fell by about 10% .. not sure if it is because the weather in the fall is well just a bit colder.

I did 588 km and 36.974 litres which is 6.3 L/100 KM, or about 37.33 US MPG.
So .. considerably less than my average . . but I am expecting a dip during the winter time but I wasn't expecting a drop already as the weather really hasn't cooled down that much so far. It is about -7 C today and no snow so far .. so not really winter conditions yet.

[Fenanorn]

I'm at 200 miles on my 2012 Yaris L 5-speed manual. Tires are at 35. Averaging 36.7 right now with a highway/city mix. Haven't really went over 3k rpm yet. And that's using cheap Racetrac 87 octane. Temps outside are Louisiana =P

[vincentg]

30.55MPG / 13KmPL

average city driving + traffic in manila =))

[tooter]

Just totally smashed the all time best stock intake manifold gas mileage record of 39.1 mpg...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_6333_zps164bd29f.jpg

...43.9 mpg. :smile:

Rural roads, stop and go city driving with no heavy traffic and no 5th gear freeway driving. Excellent driving conditions contributed heavily to the good gas mileage.

Car equipped with:

totally stock engine
tooter intake manifold
Simota short ram intake
Weapon R 4-2-1 header
Micro Image axle back center exit exhaust

[nookandcrannycar]

I'm at 200 miles on my 2012 Yaris L 5-speed manual. Tires are at 35. Averaging 36.7 right now with a highway/city mix. Haven't really went over 3k rpm yet. And that's using cheap Racetrac 87 octane. Temps outside are Louisiana =P

Which brand and model are your OEM tires?

[94toy22re]

My first few tank with my 2012 L 5 speed where 37-38 mpg with ethanol, first tank with no ethanol was 44.8 mpg :thumbup: douse anyone else with 2012 mpg avg gauge read low by 1.2 mpg

[edmscan]

Just did a partial fill up. Went 303 km and 22.619 litres. So that works out to 7.5 L/100 KM or 31.36 US MPG. It is about 9 MPG less than my average, but it was all winter driving and all in the city. Really I am not that surprised that it is way down.

Hope to get winter over with ... and get back to the great gas mileage in the summer.

[derickveliz2]

Summer tires are good for 43.4 MPG, once switching to winter tires and doing the math (smaller tire) I'm getting 40.1 MPG (I'm getting new Tires next spring!)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wl-jI4quB3s/UG-oFvSb8lI/AAAAAAAAqw0/GIyHw0m_hhE/s512/100512090743.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yo_ThkIKEck/UG-oBwcqrYI/AAAAAAAAqws/fTTFF4DvgW4/s912/100512090053.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-naH0vV_vFmo/UG-oa3M9rsI/AAAAAAAAqxE/jzrg7-jNz4Y/s912/100512113659-1.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HSlgHQ5dqP4/T_5i-Acxf_I/AAAAAAAApOE/pPvzU7BLlXM/s640/1-062612104328.jpg

D.