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Old 12-31-2006, 10:38 PM   #1
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MPG trackers

What types of programs are you guys using to track your mileage? I just downloaded one but it seems sort of wordy. I'd like to see something with a bar graph or something.
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Old 01-01-2007, 02:14 AM   #2
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you can always use microsoft excel, I will make a file up for you if you would like
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Old 01-01-2007, 03:20 AM   #3
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You can use mine if you want, just poke around and you'll see easily how it's layed out. http://www.superjens.com/cars/yaris-stats/stats.xls
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:26 AM   #4
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You can use mine if you want, just poke around and you'll see easily how it's layed out. http://www.superjens.com/cars/yaris-stats/stats.xls
I noticed you got 27.5 mpg on one tank.

Was that inner city commuting? That's one of the lowest figures I've seen on the Yaris so far.
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Old 01-01-2007, 11:23 AM   #5
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I never even thought of using Excel. Thanks for the tip guys.
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Old 01-01-2007, 11:32 AM   #6
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I noticed you got 27.5 mpg on one tank.

Was that inner city commuting? That's one of the lowest figures I've seen on the Yaris so far.
My first tank got me 25.9 MPG. All short trip city miles.
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Old 01-01-2007, 11:33 AM   #7
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Check this out

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Old 01-01-2007, 02:01 PM   #8
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I'm not sure spending $170 on a device to figure my MPG is nearly as cost effective as doing it the old fashioned way. (nor could it be nearly as accurate)
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Old 01-01-2007, 02:12 PM   #9
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I noticed you got 27.5 mpg on one tank.

Was that inner city commuting? That's one of the lowest figures I've seen on the Yaris so far.
I'm a bit concerned too, yes this was mainly inner city driving but it was very light footed. I know EPA ratings on the manufacturers websites isn't entirely "accurate", but when I'm being told it should get 40 city and 50 highway, I do expect my mileage to be pretty decent.

For now I'll just assume that the motor is still finding its groove and going through the break-in process, and that the mileage will get better. Already my last tank was 36 MPG, but still, that was 75% highway and very, very light footed. Still a far cry from 50 MPG. :(
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Old 01-01-2007, 02:22 PM   #10
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I'm not sure spending $170 on a device to figure my MPG is nearly as cost effective as doing it the old fashioned way. (nor could it be nearly as accurate)
The ScanGauge II does a lot more than just compute MPG. (add OBDII code read-out & clearing, RPM, Voltage, Water Temp. and much more.

Its MPG calculation, per tankfull, is only 1/10 of a mile per gallon off of my by-hand calculations. The ScanGauge has a corrective adjustment feature to make this level of accuracy possible.

I am a big Excel fan, but keeping track of EVERY tank of gasoline is a little much from my point of view.
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Old 01-01-2007, 02:31 PM   #11
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GasSavers garage gaslog

I have now been tracking my mpg this way.
http://www.gassavers.org/garage/viewgaslog/193
Also, an excellent bunch of GasSavers who can help ya!
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Old 01-01-2007, 07:34 PM   #12
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Go to gasbuddy.com, join up and they have an excellent fuel log online.
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