Broke 50 MPG

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Hi Everyone,

Yesterday, I was able to make 50+ MPG on my tank for the third time in a row! I just broke the 50 mile mark this time... 50.727 MPG.

The driving technique, speed, tire pressure, weight, outside temperatures, and fuel (non-ethanol & same gas pump) were all the same. The only difference being the highway distance. This time I took two trips of 200 and 150 miles, instead of the last time being two trips of 200 and 100 miles. Yet, I traveled more trip highway miles on this tank and got less MPG of about 1.5 MPG? I can only think this small difference was that I may have used the A/C a little more than the last time? And the extra driving distance was more flat? I could not glide as much.

Any rate, I would love to make four consecutive 50+ MPG on the tank. Unfortunately, I believe this will be highly unlikely! I’m not taking any road trips soon and will actually be driving through campus all the time when Penn State starts classes in less than two weeks... that will be interesting!
It is still hard for me to believe that the initial fuel fill-up was only 28 MPG. This is why breaking 50 mile mark has been a challenge for me with the Yaris and somewhat an obsession... LOL!

I must say, the Yaris is an incredible car for FE! No doubt... I’m very happy with my decision on the purchase now...

I will soon be purchasing the Ecometer from MI... Can’t wait to see the values it shows during my driving...

Cheers!

Gas Tank mile increments (non-ethanol gas used):
1st Bar drop (8/8) > 116 mi (116)
2nd Bar drop (7/8) > 71 mi (187)
3rd Bar drop (3/4) > 55 mi (242)
4th Bar drop (5/8) > 75 mi (317)
5th Bar drop (1/2) > 57 mi (374)
6th Bar drop (3/8) > 63 mi (437)
7th Bar drop (1/4) > 65 mi (502)
8th Bar drop (1/8) > 0

Tank total : 502 miles
Fuel used: 9.896 gallons
MPG: 50.727