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02-10-2012, 11:58 PM | #19 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
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Eco-Meter . $65 .
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02-11-2012, 02:46 AM | #20 |
Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
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^That's two for the Eco-meter.
I'ma put it and oil in the lead.
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02-11-2012, 08:47 PM | #21 |
for the price difference, you get more with the ultragauge. ecometer displays like two different things where as the ultragauge displays 6 and will reset trouble codes and CEL codes. (not sure if the ecometer does this).
I'm still a big fan of the scangauge 2 though the price difference is huge at roughly twice the cost. |
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02-12-2012, 09:40 AM | #22 |
Drives: 2005 Echo Rs Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Beaverton ON
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I really like android torque. I can choose what I want to display and how to display it.
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02-13-2012, 01:05 AM | #23 |
Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Keremeos BC
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Best investment for MPG? At the endo of it, the best bang for the buck is still air pressure! For the most part it is free...
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02-14-2012, 09:04 AM | #24 |
Nothing beats a Toyota!
Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009
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I agree with air pressure. On a car as light as the Yaris the extra air doesn't cause that much early tire wear. If you are diligent about tire rotation and constantly check the tires for pressure, you can get about 2-4 extra mpg by over inflating the tires.
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02-16-2012, 02:58 PM | #25 |
Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011
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So anyone else got any run downs? Anyone ever put absolutely everything on their car to improve gas mileage, save maybe forced induction?
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02-16-2012, 05:03 PM | #26 |
not a yaris but....
http://www.aerocivic.com/ used to be a member at gassavers http://www.gassavers.org/garage/viewgaslog/2694? http://www.gassavers.org/garage/view/2694 there are several forums dedicated to just fuel savings and fuel economy. |
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02-20-2012, 03:50 AM | #27 |
Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011
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Not quite what I'm looking for; but that's definitely neat enough haha. I was looking more along the lines of simple mechanical things you could do; and what their benefits are. ... Just 3 more months til I move. . . then i'm gonna say a few weeks to get a job. . . then I'll have two months before school starts again. . . Hopefully at some point during all that I'll be able to throw some $$ into some gas-mods. :D
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03-13-2012, 11:28 PM | #28 |
Drives: Yaris Join Date: Mar 2009
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Only investment that gained me MPG was my Injen CAI. I tested before and after and I gained almost 2mpg. The down side is torque is fairly noticeable and sound is great so you get on it a little more and then I'm right back to where I started mpg wise. :)
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03-13-2012, 11:41 PM | #29 |
Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Keremeos BC
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For the Canadians on here, I recommend MolySlip; maybe there is a US equivalent, the description is "molybdenum disulfide in suspension". I am sure I am getting 5-10% better mileage by using it in every second oil change...
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03-14-2012, 10:23 AM | #30 |
Drives: 08 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Detroit, Michigan
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what tire pressure would you guys recommend is best? we have a lot of pot holes in MI so i couldnt over inflate them.
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03-14-2012, 12:11 PM | #31 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: NH
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For the tire pressure question: I am using the max sidewall which is 44psi on both sets of tires that I have had. (101K miles)
If you are not comfortable with that, start at 40psi and try it for a month. There are a number heated discussions in the threads about raising tire pressure over the number on the door placard. But 40 to 44 seems to be good range for those that want to raise it. For me increasing from the dealer set pressure of 28psi got me from 36 to 40Mpg. Practicing my commute with a ScanGaugeII for 6 months got me from 40 to 45Mpg. |
03-14-2012, 08:42 PM | #32 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
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We use 35 > 36 p.s.i. and get 38+ m.p.g.. Easier on the tires and suspension when hitting that unsuspected pothole . Getting little over 41 m.p.g. at this time with 4 Blizzak WS70s set at 35 .
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03-14-2012, 09:16 PM | #33 |
Drives: 08 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Detroit, Michigan
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thanks! so i take it anything close to 45psi is too much?
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03-14-2012, 11:37 PM | #34 |
Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007
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I heard somewhere that the sidewall max pressure has to do with mounting the tire, then it is pulled down to doorpost recommendations. Personally, I run about 4lbs below mounting pressure, big increase in mileage, and somehow the car feels more "alive"...
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03-15-2012, 02:10 AM | #35 |
Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011
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http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gas-Saver-...36psi/16776208
^Random thought; haven't seen anyone mention these on here. I try to stick right around 40 myself. The ride seems lighter; less rigid. I wouldnt think 45 psi would be too much pending what you're tire's rated. . someone on here I remember mentioning they run theirs at like 60 psi haha.
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03-15-2012, 03:07 PM | #36 |
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so you installed the cai and you gained low end torque and gas mileage? Wow that is pretty sweet.
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