The 40 mpg game - Toyota Yaris Forums

2+2 · 09-18-2009, 05:08 PM

Ok, so I'm not about to become a hypermiler.

My car is a little over 2000 miles old and I've been getting a little over 36 mpg. But I've discovered a fun little game with my scanguage II that might change that. I did some running around today on my day off and brought the car home at around 41 mpg for today's driving according to the scanguage. The last few miles I couldn't help but try to max out my mileage so I could set a personal best in my new game. I think I like this game. So far I'm at about 38.5 for the tank and I've got 4 bars to go so it's probably too late to shoot for 40 mpg for the tank, but there's always next time. My first 40 mpg tank isn't far away I'm thinking.

talnlnky · 09-18-2009, 07:59 PM

this summer i was playing the 45mpg on a tank game.... reached it... and then bumped it up to 47.... think i fell just short of 47.... next summer if i'm still living in the same place I know I could do 47... 50 will be hard... not sure if i will ever get 50 for a full tank

deerebilt · 09-18-2009, 09:09 PM

hello my game is 55 mpg my last 12 tanks have been 50 to 52.4

POORSHA · 09-18-2009, 10:46 PM

I play the 42mpg per tank game made it once on a trip to NYC 45.3 mpg

dg4rez · 09-18-2009, 11:38 PM

I just did my 40mpg challange... and needless to say, I made it by a long shot.

got 44mpg on the tank, but I seriously doubt I can ever get a tank bigger than that, on my regular commute.

Loren · 09-19-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 2+2

Ok, so I'm not about to become a hypermiler.

Um... you already are.

Perhaps not a hardcore hypermiler. But, you're playing the game, and that's where it starts. The ScanGauge is evil. I play the game almost every time I get in the car. Even if I start of not playing, or get distracted along the way, I always go back to it and find myself striving for 1 more MPG on the way home!

BailOut · 09-19-2009, 01:23 AM

Welcome to the only motorsport in the word that saves money.

1stToyota · 09-19-2009, 09:17 AM

I played the 42.9 mpg game this week, by driving around 5 mph over speed limit all week, except for yesterday, I went about 15 mph over the speed limit to get home in time for yard work. Bought gas this morning... 396 miles/9.23 gallons.

2+2 · 09-19-2009, 01:22 PM

40.9!!! I got pimped I tell ya, pimped!

When I climbed in this morning, that's what scanguage told me I'd gotten yesterday (not the 41 I thought I'd gotten). I must have gotten sloppy the last 1/4 mile or so after I'd closed the glove box.

So today I did over 43 pretty easily. Having the right mix of roads really does make a huge difference though, today I drove mainly on 45-55 mph country roads with just the occasional stop sign. Even there I couldn't help noticing how much coffee the other drivers must have been drinking.

Someone could make a killing by creating a good tasting decaf.

40+ mpg next tank for sure.

Lafiro · 09-19-2009, 02:31 PM

I HATE living in NYC!!!

Traffic every single day in one place or another. Stop signs and red lights every block pretty much.

Pot holes and bumps(especially bumps) EVERYWHERE!!!!

Suspension is dead. AndI can almost never go above 29MPG average. This is because here, if you dont accelerate hard, and do 65mph+ on the highway when there is no stop and go traffic, then you cause traffic yourself and get the horn or high beams. Either that or cut off.

No point in moving to new jersey, same crappy roads. No point in moving further east on long island as things are more spaced apart which will cause longer rides/gas to be spent quicker either way.

sighs! Can't wait to finish up with college and check out job opportunuties elsewhere, California being one of my choices in the next 2 years.

Woody_Woodchuck · 09-21-2009, 08:56 AM

It is a fun and addicting game having the SG2 available. You’re doing great so far! Pretty soon you’ll be shooting for that 50 mpg tank, then 51…. 52…….

R2D2 · 09-23-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

Welcome to the only motorsport in the word that saves money.

LOL. So true!

It appears to be as addicting as auto racing though!

My Yaris is the anti hot rod! LOL

R2

LoCodder · 09-29-2009, 10:29 PM

I have no idea how to play "the game" but ever since breaking her in I get at least 46mpg.

1stToyota · 09-30-2009, 11:46 AM

The rules this week was to drive 70 mph but didn't need the a/c most of the time, final score w/ Valero: 43.87

Lafiro · 10-01-2009, 09:15 AM

The ecu learns each driving style, and as long as you aren't gunning it all the time like some people, it should do fine.

Im happy to say the last three tanks where 30.5, 30.5, and then yesterday 31mpg!

JohnnoEH · 10-02-2009, 07:43 AM

I was trying to get under 6L/100km in my Yaris, the best I've got so far is 6.02L/100km (39mpg) - but that was when I first got the car (15,000km old) and wasn't used to it. I gave up after 3 or 4 tanks and am just getting back into it now.

Last tank was 6.2L/100km (37.9mpg), mostly highway driving with speeds at around 110km/h (70mph), with the back full of luggage or three people - including me driving - in the car. I think I could beat the 6L mark now if I tried.

SaerinRhoe · 10-02-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BailOut

Welcome to the only motorsport in the word that saves money.

LOL +1mpg

S.R.

09-18-2009, 05:08 PM	#1
2+2 Drives: 09 3Dr Manual Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 210	The 40 mpg game Ok, so I'm not about to become a hypermiler. My car is a little over 2000 miles old and I've been getting a little over 36 mpg. But I've discovered a fun little game with my scanguage II that might change that. I did some running around today on my day off and brought the car home at around 41 mpg for today's driving according to the scanguage. The last few miles I couldn't help but try to max out my mileage so I could set a personal best in my new game. I think I like this game. So far I'm at about 38.5 for the tank and I've got 4 bars to go so it's probably too late to shoot for 40 mpg for the tank, but there's always next time. My first 40 mpg tank isn't far away I'm thinking.

09-18-2009, 07:59 PM	#2
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	this summer i was playing the 45mpg on a tank game.... reached it... and then bumped it up to 47.... think i fell just short of 47.... next summer if i'm still living in the same place I know I could do 47... 50 will be hard... not sure if i will ever get 50 for a full tank __________________

09-18-2009, 11:38 PM	#5
dg4rez Gas Saver View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 197	I just did my 40mpg challange... and needless to say, I made it by a long shot. got 44mpg on the tank, but I seriously doubt I can ever get a tank bigger than that, on my regular commute. __________________

09-19-2009, 01:23 AM	#7
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	Welcome to the only motorsport in the word that saves money. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

09-19-2009, 09:17 AM	#8
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	I played the 42.9 mpg game this week, by driving around 5 mph over speed limit all week, except for yesterday, I went about 15 mph over the speed limit to get home in time for yard work. Bought gas this morning... 396 miles/9.23 gallons. __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

09-18-2009, 09:09 PM	#3
deerebilt View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cheney,ks Posts: 46	hello my game is 55 mpg my last 12 tanks have been 50 to 52.4

09-18-2009, 10:46 PM	#4
POORSHA View User's Garage Drives: 2008 LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE CT Posts: 418	I play the 42mpg per tank game made it once on a trip to NYC 45.3 mpg

09-19-2009, 01:22 PM	#9
2+2 Drives: 09 3Dr Manual Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 210	40.9!!! I got pimped I tell ya, pimped! When I climbed in this morning, that's what scanguage told me I'd gotten yesterday (not the 41 I thought I'd gotten). I must have gotten sloppy the last 1/4 mile or so after I'd closed the glove box. So today I did over 43 pretty easily. Having the right mix of roads really does make a huge difference though, today I drove mainly on 45-55 mph country roads with just the occasional stop sign. Even there I couldn't help noticing how much coffee the other drivers must have been drinking. Someone could make a killing by creating a good tasting decaf. 40+ mpg next tank for sure.

09-19-2009, 02:31 PM	#10
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	I HATE living in NYC!!! Traffic every single day in one place or another. Stop signs and red lights every block pretty much. Pot holes and bumps(especially bumps) EVERYWHERE!!!! Suspension is dead. AndI can almost never go above 29MPG average. This is because here, if you dont accelerate hard, and do 65mph+ on the highway when there is no stop and go traffic, then you cause traffic yourself and get the horn or high beams. Either that or cut off. No point in moving to new jersey, same crappy roads. No point in moving further east on long island as things are more spaced apart which will cause longer rides/gas to be spent quicker either way. sighs! Can't wait to finish up with college and check out job opportunuties elsewhere, California being one of my choices in the next 2 years.

09-21-2009, 08:56 AM	#11
Woody_Woodchuck Drives: 2008 Yaris LB 5M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 64	It is a fun and addicting game having the SG2 available. You’re doing great so far! Pretty soon you’ll be shooting for that 50 mpg tank, then 51…. 52……. __________________ Lifetime log

09-29-2009, 10:29 PM	#13
LoCodder Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 3	I have no idea how to play "the game" but ever since breaking her in I get at least 46mpg.

09-30-2009, 11:46 AM	#14
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	The rules this week was to drive 70 mph but didn't need the a/c most of the time, final score w/ Valero: 43.87 __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

10-01-2009, 09:15 AM	#15
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	The ecu learns each driving style, and as long as you aren't gunning it all the time like some people, it should do fine. Im happy to say the last three tanks where 30.5, 30.5, and then yesterday 31mpg!

10-02-2009, 07:43 AM	#16
JohnnoEH Drives: 64 Holden 82 Stanza 07 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coffs Australia Posts: 12	I was trying to get under 6L/100km in my Yaris, the best I've got so far is 6.02L/100km (39mpg) - but that was when I first got the car (15,000km old) and wasn't used to it. I gave up after 3 or 4 tanks and am just getting back into it now. Last tank was 6.2L/100km (37.9mpg), mostly highway driving with speeds at around 110km/h (70mph), with the back full of luggage or three people - including me driving - in the car. I think I could beat the 6L mark now if I tried.

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