Finally broke 40 mpg - Toyota Yaris Forums

brg88tx · 07-13-2010, 08:22 AM

350.6 actual miles, recalculated for 195/60R15 tires that are 1.98% too slow = 357.54 miles / 8.9 gallons for 40.17 mpg.

Honestly i don't know how some of you get 45-50 mpg, because i drove like an old grandpa to get 40 mpg. I did have to run the a/c more than half the time though here in se texas.

Yaris Hilton · 07-13-2010, 10:37 AM

In open country, you have the wind working against you much of the time. I used to be an avid cyclist, and know from experience that the wind very seldom helps. It has to be blowing from directly behind you, and rarely is.

STC · 07-15-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by brg88tx

Honestly i don't know how some of you get 45-50 mpg, because i drove like an old grandpa to get 40 mpg. I did have to run the a/c more than half the time though here in se texas.

I'm telling yeah... you need hills, mountains, and roller coasters in Texas!

You then get +50... even if you are grandpa driver...

Cheers!

rningonfumes · 07-16-2010, 12:49 AM

"Grandpa" is very subjective. What is grandpa for you?

big lo · 07-16-2010, 01:10 AM

I know that my sedan is very good on gas, I drive almost everyday, and I fill thetank and dont have to put gas until the following week, Yaris is good to my pockets.

STC · 07-16-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rningonfumes

"Grandpa" is very subjective. What is grandpa for you?

OP was stating "old grandpa" in describing his driving habit. I just reiterated...

Yes, the term is subjective in nature.

Grandpa for me would be cruising the car on open highways at under 2,100 RPM and under 55MPH. Slow accelerater starts and long engine glide stops. Non-aggressive turns, lane switches, or up-shifts/down-shifts...

Cheers!

07-13-2010, 08:22 AM	#1
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	Finally broke 40 mpg 350.6 actual miles, recalculated for 195/60R15 tires that are 1.98% too slow = 357.54 miles / 8.9 gallons for 40.17 mpg. Honestly i don't know how some of you get 45-50 mpg, because i drove like an old grandpa to get 40 mpg. I did have to run the a/c more than half the time though here in se texas.

07-16-2010, 12:49 AM	#4
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	"Grandpa" is very subjective. What is grandpa for you? __________________

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07-13-2010, 10:37 AM	#2
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	In open country, you have the wind working against you much of the time. I used to be an avid cyclist, and know from experience that the wind very seldom helps. It has to be blowing from directly behind you, and rarely is.

07-16-2010, 01:10 AM	#5
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	I know that my sedan is very good on gas, I drive almost everyday, and I fill thetank and dont have to put gas until the following week, Yaris is good to my pockets.