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ron3 · 07-01-2013, 03:44 PM

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harda toenail · 07-01-2013, 04:04 PM

70 city? Do you drive a yaris or Prius C?

BEEF · 07-01-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ron3

[I drive like an old man cause I am an old man].

I like this.

I didn't think the autos got that good a mileage thoug I have a manual so I can't really comment.

I have really surprised some people with mine. the pickup of this little thing (with modifications) is very respectable and then I can get within the 40s as far as mileage.

Amdkt7 · 07-01-2013, 05:22 PM

How long are your trips? I get at least 35, but most trips I am in the upper 40's, often hitting above 50 mpg, and even have gotten 60 mpg a few times on my drive home from work. I got 55 mpg going to work this morning.
I mainly rely on pulse and glide, speeds around 45 mph, 38 psi in the tires, and have not modified the car.

ron3 · 07-01-2013, 05:53 PM

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etherdude · 07-01-2013, 06:06 PM

I have a 2012 SE 5-speed with 19,500 miles. I drive about 60% rural roads (30-50 mph) and 40% highway. Almost no city driving. I consistently get 37.5-39.5 mpg in summer and 35-37 mpg in winter. While I do not drive it like my old '84 VW GTI (redline every day), I don't hypermile either. I love that I consistently exceed the combined EPA mileage ratings for this car.

mirapatec · 07-01-2013, 11:19 PM

Even with an automatic transmission, I have been getting extremely respectable mileage with my 2012 Yaris. I use Fuelly to keep track of my MPG.

nookandcrannycar · 07-02-2013, 12:03 AM

Post #1 and Post #5 --- What is it about Tennessee

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BEEF · 07-02-2013, 07:27 AM

I assume he meant "hiway" vs "highway"

(just a guess)

Amdkt7 · 07-02-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Post #1 and Post #5 --- What is it about Tennessee

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Now, did you mean #1 and #4? Both of those posts are TN... #1 and #5 are the same poster...

nookandcrannycar · 07-03-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Amdkt7

Now, did you mean #1 and #4? Both of those posts are TN... #1 and #5 are the same poster...

Yes

. Sorry, too tired when I typed that. I was teasing a bit, but then I really thought about why you and Ron3 are getting those results. Is there something about the terrain, temperature, etc. that aids hypermiling? I know people here on Yarisworld (and others on other forums) have posted re the effects of gas blends, outdoor temperature, etc. on fuel economy and I wondered if these and other variables present in Tennessee might aid/help MPG. I've read your posts when they are part of a thread I'm reading and it seems as though 'terrain might be your friend?'.

I like Tennessee quite a bit. I've stayed (on trips) in various parts of the Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga Metros and have also been to Gatlinburg and to suburban Knoxville. I love my location, but I'm not ready to never ski again. The closest places to me that would be easiest to drive to and spend some time (whole trip considered) would be Ruidoso, NM,and near Gatlinburg.When I think about an area, I think about all sorts of minutiae, including effect on MPG.

Amdkt7 · 07-03-2013, 08:45 AM

I'm not sure what may be different. I do think that the route that I drive works out great, mostly mild hills (though that one hill either adds or subtracts 4-6 mpg to my current average).
I almost always fill up at the Shell station, with 87 octane, states "up to 10% ethanol. Only a few weeks ago 53 mpg was my best trip average, now I usually get that on the up hill route.
If I get on the interstate it goes down quite a bit, however I had four in the car on a trip down to Tracy City to go hiking and drove 70 on the interstate, had the AC on, and did not use an P&G, or other tactics that would annoy my passengers, and averaged 43 mpg for the day. I got 47 mpg for that tank of fuel, half of it for that trip, and the other half doing my normal commute.
Best tank so far is 51 mpg.
I think it helps that my commute is North/South. The winds seldom effect me much.

nookandcrannycar · 07-05-2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amdkt7

I'm not sure what may be different. I do think that the route that I drive works out great, mostly mild hills (though that one hill either adds or subtracts 4-6 mpg to my current average).
I almost always fill up at the Shell station, with 87 octane, states "up to 10% ethanol. Only a few weeks ago 53 mpg was my best trip average, now I usually get that on the up hill route.
If I get on the interstate it goes down quite a bit, however I had four in the car on a trip down to Tracy City to go hiking and drove 70 on the interstate, had the AC on, and did not use an P&G, or other tactics that would annoy my passengers, and averaged 43 mpg for the day. I got 47 mpg for that tank of fuel, half of it for that trip, and the other half doing my normal commute.
Best tank so far is 51 mpg.
I think it helps that my commute is North/South. The winds seldom effect me much.

Does having the factory feature that gives you current MPG (plus having a Scan Gauge) cancel out any potential error from 'filling until it clicks' (and that would be a question to anyone who reads this as well) My Gen 2 Yaris doesn't have the MPG, etc features the the 3rd Gen (or at least the 2013) does. I also don't have a Scan Gauge. However, I fill past the click until I can barely see gas (the same point every time), so I know my 'gauging' is consistent. For those 3rd Gen owners who 'stop at the click', is a combination of the Factory MPG, etc. features and having a Scan Gauge give you the same consistency. How close do the Scan Gauge and factory readings have to be for you to feel you have zeroed in on an accurate reading?

nookandcrannycar · 07-06-2013, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amdkt7

I'm not sure what may be different. I do think that the route that I drive works out great, mostly mild hills (though that one hill either adds or subtracts 4-6 mpg to my current average).
I almost always fill up at the Shell station, with 87 octane, states "up to 10% ethanol. Only a few weeks ago 53 mpg was my best trip average, now I usually get that on the up hill route.
If I get on the interstate it goes down quite a bit, however I had four in the car on a trip down to Tracy City to go hiking and drove 70 on the interstate, had the AC on, and did not use an P&G, or other tactics that would annoy my passengers, and averaged 43 mpg for the day. I got 47 mpg for that tank of fuel, half of it for that trip, and the other half doing my normal commute.
Best tank so far is 51 mpg.
I think it helps that my commute is North/South. The winds seldom effect me much.

I just read more of your 'Can't seem to break the 60 MPG barrier thread' After reading your post #20 on that thread, I'm assuming the answer to my question above would be yes...that the information from your various sources is in sync and you ARE getting figures that are as reliable as my 'old school/low tech method'.

Amdkt7 · 07-06-2013, 08:03 PM

Yes, all the methods are pretty close to each other. The Scangauge is the best, as it learns with each fillup. After two fillups it correctly predicts with in 1/10 of a gallon how much gas you used.
I do of course follow all the techniques to properly calculate my FE manually, filling up at the same station, same pump if possible (all these pumps are on the same slight slope, face the same way every time.

nookandcrannycar · 07-06-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Amdkt7

(all these pumps are on the same slight slope, face the same way every time.

LOL. Sounds like my level of minutiae.

Amdkt7 · 07-06-2013, 08:37 PM

If you do get it wrong (pump shuts off too soon or later) the next fill up is going to correct it. A running average of tanks is pretty much required to get a good number.

nookandcrannycar · 07-06-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Amdkt7

If you do get it wrong (pump shuts off too soon or later) the next fill up is going to correct it.

True, but I'm persnickety re the MPG for each tank being calculated as accurately as possible.

07-01-2013, 11:19 PM	#7
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07-02-2013, 07:27 AM	#9
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07-01-2013, 03:44 PM	#1
ron3 Drives: 2012 yaris HB 5door LE auto. Join Date: May 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 98	Y d Last edited by ron3; 07-02-2013 at 07:16 PM.

07-01-2013, 04:04 PM	#2
harda toenail Drives: Want a yaris Join Date: May 2012 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 132	70 city? Do you drive a yaris or Prius C?

07-01-2013, 05:22 PM	#4
Amdkt7 Returning to Toyota Drives: 2013 L 3dr MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 154	How long are your trips? I get at least 35, but most trips I am in the upper 40's, often hitting above 50 mpg, and even have gotten 60 mpg a few times on my drive home from work. I got 55 mpg going to work this morning. I mainly rely on pulse and glide, speeds around 45 mph, 38 psi in the tires, and have not modified the car.

07-01-2013, 05:53 PM	#5
ron3 Drives: 2012 yaris HB 5door LE auto. Join Date: May 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 98	sorry meant to say 70 percent city and 30 percent hiway driving d Last edited by ron3; 07-02-2013 at 07:11 PM.

07-01-2013, 06:06 PM	#6
etherdude Drives: 2012 Yaris SE 5-speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mass., USA Posts: 39	I have a 2012 SE 5-speed with 19,500 miles. I drive about 60% rural roads (30-50 mph) and 40% highway. Almost no city driving. I consistently get 37.5-39.5 mpg in summer and 35-37 mpg in winter. While I do not drive it like my old '84 VW GTI (redline every day), I don't hypermile either. I love that I consistently exceed the combined EPA mileage ratings for this car.

07-03-2013, 08:45 AM	#12
Amdkt7 Returning to Toyota Drives: 2013 L 3dr MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 154	I'm not sure what may be different. I do think that the route that I drive works out great, mostly mild hills (though that one hill either adds or subtracts 4-6 mpg to my current average). I almost always fill up at the Shell station, with 87 octane, states "up to 10% ethanol. Only a few weeks ago 53 mpg was my best trip average, now I usually get that on the up hill route. If I get on the interstate it goes down quite a bit, however I had four in the car on a trip down to Tracy City to go hiking and drove 70 on the interstate, had the AC on, and did not use an P&G, or other tactics that would annoy my passengers, and averaged 43 mpg for the day. I got 47 mpg for that tank of fuel, half of it for that trip, and the other half doing my normal commute. Best tank so far is 51 mpg. I think it helps that my commute is North/South. The winds seldom effect me much.

07-06-2013, 08:03 PM	#15
Amdkt7 Returning to Toyota Drives: 2013 L 3dr MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 154	Yes, all the methods are pretty close to each other. The Scangauge is the best, as it learns with each fillup. After two fillups it correctly predicts with in 1/10 of a gallon how much gas you used. I do of course follow all the techniques to properly calculate my FE manually, filling up at the same station, same pump if possible (all these pumps are on the same slight slope, face the same way every time.

07-06-2013, 08:37 PM	#17
Amdkt7 Returning to Toyota Drives: 2013 L 3dr MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 154	If you do get it wrong (pump shuts off too soon or later) the next fill up is going to correct it. A running average of tanks is pretty much required to get a good number.