41.2mpg! - Toyota Yaris Forums

Hypermiler · 06-23-2009, 11:52 PM

I've had my 2009 Yaris 5-door for 3 weeks. Just filled up tonight and I averaged 41.2mpg on the last tank! AWESOME!!

I am hoping to one day hit 45mpg when I can get a good, long highway drive in somewhere. I live in Delaware and have family in NY, so if I ever drive the Yaris to NY, I might just hit 45.... But usually, we take my wife's truck (a big, guzzlin' Expidition with a serious V-8) that gets around (GASP) 15mpg!

So the household average is still over 28mpg... about average, I suppose...

YotaYaris · 06-24-2009, 12:03 AM

Are you using any HyperMiler tricks ?

*Astroman* · 06-24-2009, 12:39 AM

I was able to achieve over 43mpg in my girlfriend's '09 5spd liftback with NO hypermiler tricks on a 300 mile trip with a full load of my stuff (moving).

jambo101 · 06-26-2009, 09:00 PM

Just returned to Montreal from Boston and managed a best average of 47mpg.

AlexNet0 · 06-26-2009, 09:14 PM

I actually get my best average in-town driving, or between towns with no highway, I believe it is because I can shift very low and still maintain speed with other traffic

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-26-2009, 10:15 PM

Congrats. I used to average 40-42 mpg w/o any techniques, but my car was all stock and came with the crappy Eagle LS tires (great for FE, but horrible for anything else).

I'm average 43 mpg with some hypermiling techniques, but then again, I have stickier tires than stock, and a sub (extra weight, and robs some power when turned up).

Hypermiler · 06-27-2009, 08:36 AM

I haven't been using any hypermiling techniques to achieve 41.2mpg. Just very careful application of the throttle! I try to coast for as long as possible, so when I see a red light ahead, I will let off the gas as soon as I see it. Many times, I will coast towards the light and it changes to green before I arrive at the intersection. I rarely have to use the brakes in cases such as that. Another thing I do it not use the AC in the morning when it is still cool out, just use the air coming in from the vents. At night when I drive home, it's far too hot to do this, but I cut AC usage in half. This may or may not be an option for many, depending on your local climate and heat tolerance.

Also, I don't keep anything in the car that I don't need. No golf clubs, beach gear, bags of grass seed and the like from the garden center, etc. It all kills the mileage.

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-27-2009, 10:02 PM

hahaha, I love your last statement.

But yeah, when I'm by myself, I won't use the A/C unless I'm about to pass out, and that's even with having a very low heat tolerance. However, I carpool, so I have to use the A/C when my friends are in the car.

I also keep some cleaning supplies (glass cleaner, bug remover, and detailer spray) along with a terry cloth or two, and a pair of shoes (I usually wear flip-flops, so just in case I'll have to put on shoes). hahahaha.

Cosworth · 06-29-2009, 12:48 PM

You need to go on a long trip... you'll be amazed at the mpg you get on the highway.

(According to my ecometer, there is simply no way I can get better gas mileage in-town... pretty much any 0-30mph acceleration at even the most excruciating pace will light up "red" on the meter. )

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexNet0

I actually get my best average in-town driving, or between towns with no highway, I believe it is because I can shift very low and still maintain speed with other traffic

Woody_Woodchuck · 06-29-2009, 12:59 PM

Congratulations on the great mileages! A little effort can pay big dividends. I’m practicing my mileage techniques for when gas prices go up again, I want to be ready.

CKaelin · 06-29-2009, 03:21 PM

Yeah MPGs!

Hypermiler · 06-30-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Congrats. I used to average 40-42 mpg w/o any techniques, but my car was all stock and came with the crappy Eagle LS tires (great for FE, but horrible for anything else).

I'm average 43 mpg with some hypermiling techniques, but then again, I have stickier tires than stock, and a sub (extra weight, and robs some power when turned up).

Are you using the stock rims or aftermarket? If that picture is of your ride, then you don't need to answer (looks HOT!). I have 15" steel rims with Potenza RE50 (I think...). Anyway, I was wondering what the weight od a stock 15" steel rim is and how much unsprung weight savings could be had by going with an alloy rim (still staying w/ 15" as I don't want to trade for a lighter rim but heavier/bigger tires).

Then I was wondering how much total weight will I save? 20lbs.? 30lbs.? That got me thinking, I may end up spending $$hundreds$$ on rims to save 20-30lbs. If I hit the treadmill, I could stand to drop about 30lbs. (per my doctor)...and it won't cost me a dime!

So there you have it - in the name of greater fuel economy, I will drop 30lbs. I am at 210 now. Let's see how I do.... and if the mileage goes up!

Hypermiler · 06-30-2009, 06:51 AM

Kaotic,
I just read about your car - the specs are killer!
"17"x7" ADR "Ikari" RS-Limited wheels wrapped with Falken Ziex 912's"

NOT stock rims !
:-)

Lazerdot · 06-30-2009, 10:01 PM

I had heard once that 1lb of rotating mass can equal 12lbs dead weight? If true a few pounds saved on wheels would seem to be pretty valuable.

We just drove 178 miles on and off highways. Got 39.87mpg on regular fuel and stock wheels and tires. Had a bit of fun on the road too... I have an Afe intake, TRD exhaust, and NST underdrive pully. We got almost 43 mpg on our trip to OKC from DFW area.

Hypermiler · 06-30-2009, 11:09 PM

Wow! I have to check that out! If that is true (1lb. of rotating weight = 12lbs. of dead weight), that could potentially pay nice returns at the pump.

Kaotic Lazagna · 07-01-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hypermiler

Are you using the stock rims or aftermarket? If that picture is of your ride, then you don't need to answer (looks HOT!). I have 15" steel rims with Potenza RE50 (I think...). Anyway, I was wondering what the weight od a stock 15" steel rim is and how much unsprung weight savings could be had by going with an alloy rim (still staying w/ 15" as I don't want to trade for a lighter rim but heavier/bigger tires).

Then I was wondering how much total weight will I save? 20lbs.? 30lbs.? That got me thinking, I may end up spending $$hundreds$$ on rims to save 20-30lbs. If I hit the treadmill, I could stand to drop about 30lbs. (per my doctor)...and it won't cost me a dime!

So there you have it - in the name of greater fuel economy, I will drop 30lbs. I am at 210 now. Let's see how I do.... and if the mileage goes up!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hypermiler

Kaotic,
I just read about your car - the specs are killer!
"17"x7" ADR "Ikari" RS-Limited wheels wrapped with Falken Ziex 912's"

NOT stock rims !
:-)

Certainly not stock rims, but they're as light, if not, lighter than the 15" steelies. Only downside is I didn't research the tire weight. Those Falken's are HEAVY! Wish I had bought another set of Parada Spec-2's. Those were stickier, but I still got better gas mileage than the 912's since the Spec-2's were lighter.

My mileage is going to get worse. I'm trying/am gaining weight. hahahaha. At least 10 lbs heavier from when my car was stock. hahahaha.

toyo · 07-02-2009, 11:44 AM

damn seems like 09 brand new yaris are getting awesome mpg, I read that when you get one brand new you get like 32 mpg all the way till 5000 mile service and then you improve mpg, but this sound great, I wish I didn't do city driving all the time, can't break 38 mpg!!!!!!! damn it. and mine is a 1.3L.

Yaris Hilton · 07-02-2009, 12:08 PM

Mine's at 4100 miles now. Filled up yesterday, 38.9 MPG. Maybe the spinners give me a boost.

06-23-2009, 11:52 PM	#1
Hypermiler Beware of hybrid hype! Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris 5 door Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 25	41.2mpg! I've had my 2009 Yaris 5-door for 3 weeks. Just filled up tonight and I averaged 41.2mpg on the last tank! AWESOME!! I am hoping to one day hit 45mpg when I can get a good, long highway drive in somewhere. I live in Delaware and have family in NY, so if I ever drive the Yaris to NY, I might just hit 45.... But usually, we take my wife's truck (a big, guzzlin' Expidition with a serious V-8) that gets around (GASP) 15mpg! So the household average is still over 28mpg... about average, I suppose...

06-24-2009, 12:03 AM	#2
YotaYaris Drives: 09 3dr (sold), 12 SE 5spd : ) Join Date: May 2009 Location: SA TX Posts: 140	Are you using any HyperMiler tricks ? __________________ Its all about the MPG's !!

06-24-2009, 12:39 AM	#3
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	I was able to achieve over 43mpg in my girlfriend's '09 5spd liftback with NO hypermiler tricks on a 300 mile trip with a full load of my stuff (moving). __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

06-26-2009, 09:14 PM	#5
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	I actually get my best average in-town driving, or between towns with no highway, I believe it is because I can shift very low and still maintain speed with other traffic __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

06-29-2009, 12:59 PM	#10
Woody_Woodchuck Drives: 2008 Yaris LB 5M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 64	Congratulations on the great mileages! A little effort can pay big dividends. I’m practicing my mileage techniques for when gas prices go up again, I want to be ready. __________________ Lifetime log

06-26-2009, 09:00 PM	#4
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Just returned to Montreal from Boston and managed a best average of 47mpg.

06-26-2009, 10:15 PM	#6
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Congrats. I used to average 40-42 mpg w/o any techniques, but my car was all stock and came with the crappy Eagle LS tires (great for FE, but horrible for anything else). I'm average 43 mpg with some hypermiling techniques, but then again, I have stickier tires than stock, and a sub (extra weight, and robs some power when turned up).

06-27-2009, 08:36 AM	#7
Hypermiler Beware of hybrid hype! Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris 5 door Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 25	I haven't been using any hypermiling techniques to achieve 41.2mpg. Just very careful application of the throttle! I try to coast for as long as possible, so when I see a red light ahead, I will let off the gas as soon as I see it. Many times, I will coast towards the light and it changes to green before I arrive at the intersection. I rarely have to use the brakes in cases such as that. Another thing I do it not use the AC in the morning when it is still cool out, just use the air coming in from the vents. At night when I drive home, it's far too hot to do this, but I cut AC usage in half. This may or may not be an option for many, depending on your local climate and heat tolerance. Also, I don't keep anything in the car that I don't need. No golf clubs, beach gear, bags of grass seed and the like from the garden center, etc. It all kills the mileage.

06-27-2009, 10:02 PM	#8
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	hahaha, I love your last statement. But yeah, when I'm by myself, I won't use the A/C unless I'm about to pass out, and that's even with having a very low heat tolerance. However, I carpool, so I have to use the A/C when my friends are in the car. I also keep some cleaning supplies (glass cleaner, bug remover, and detailer spray) along with a terry cloth or two, and a pair of shoes (I usually wear flip-flops, so just in case I'll have to put on shoes). hahahaha.

06-29-2009, 03:21 PM	#11
CKaelin Drives: 2008 Yaris LB 5 speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boxborough, MA Posts: 140	Yeah MPGs! __________________ My other ride's a Gixxer!

06-30-2009, 06:51 AM	#13
Hypermiler Beware of hybrid hype! Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris 5 door Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 25	Kaotic, I just read about your car - the specs are killer! "17"x7" ADR "Ikari" RS-Limited wheels wrapped with Falken Ziex 912's" NOT stock rims ! :-)

06-30-2009, 10:01 PM	#14
Lazerdot View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue 08 liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Euless Texas Posts: 241	I had heard once that 1lb of rotating mass can equal 12lbs dead weight? If true a few pounds saved on wheels would seem to be pretty valuable. We just drove 178 miles on and off highways. Got 39.87mpg on regular fuel and stock wheels and tires. Had a bit of fun on the road too... I have an Afe intake, TRD exhaust, and NST underdrive pully. We got almost 43 mpg on our trip to OKC from DFW area.

06-30-2009, 11:09 PM	#15
Hypermiler Beware of hybrid hype! Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris 5 door Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 25	Wow! I have to check that out! If that is true (1lb. of rotating weight = 12lbs. of dead weight), that could potentially pay nice returns at the pump.

07-02-2009, 11:44 AM	#17
toyo Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Japan I wish Posts: 236	damn seems like 09 brand new yaris are getting awesome mpg, I read that when you get one brand new you get like 32 mpg all the way till 5000 mile service and then you improve mpg, but this sound great, I wish I didn't do city driving all the time, can't break 38 mpg!!!!!!! damn it. and mine is a 1.3L. __________________ 1st gen FTW

07-02-2009, 12:08 PM	#18
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Mine's at 4100 miles now. Filled up yesterday, 38.9 MPG. Maybe the spinners give me a boost.