Can't seem to break the 60 mpg barrier - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

malibuguy · 06-16-2013, 11:35 PM

People always question my tire wear at my pressures. The way I drive...I use the whole tire. My tire wear is generally better then normal with the edges still barely wearing out first. I used to run the goodyear fuelmax tires in my old xb at 63psi...that was required to break even from the 2-3mpg loss I got by switching to those pieces of shit.

For most people...I would not crank the pressures up to quite the levels i run. Unless you have performance driving/ racing experience. Traction in the rain is obviously reduced. Id say mid 40s is the best bang for buck for decent gains while still being safe.

Amdkt7 · 06-17-2013, 10:33 AM

Best tank yet. I calculated 51 mpg. I had around 470 miles on the tank, sitting on E. I forget how much fuel it took to fill up, but I used the calculator on my phone while sitting at the pump. The car's FE gauge indicated 52, pretty close. My Scangauge was also pretty close, but I don't remember the exact number. I did have to enter a correction to the amount of fuel when I did the "Fill Up" on the Scangauge.

I got my first oil change at the dealer. I requested synthetic, but the tech never got the instructions. Oh, well. They say they did put 38 psi in my tires as I requested, but I know I need to verify that....

47_MasoN_47 · 06-18-2013, 03:57 PM

It takes maybe 25 minutes to change the oil in the Yaris, by far the easiest car I've ever done an oil change on. I started changing mine on my own again after the dealership went to that stupid appointment only junk.

Amdkt7 · 06-18-2013, 04:47 PM

Years ago I found that I would never get around to oil changes if I did it myself.
So I will probably continue to take it to the dealer, but I'm beginning to think that the free service is not worth the hassle. I did get to eat some pretty good food while I waited.....

Also, since I live in an apartment and dealing with an oily mess is a huge hassle, let alone against the apartment rules it is best that I take the car somewhere to have it done.

Shinare · 06-18-2013, 05:40 PM

I can't seem to break the 30MPG barrier.. heh

:'(

Amdkt7 · 07-02-2013, 11:22 AM

Did it again yesterday. 55 going to work, and 60.7 going home. I'm still trying different techniques, but the very best trick is to stick in the clutch and coast as much as possible.

I have found that it does not seem to hurt to stay in the lower gears longer to get up to speed. Sometimes waiting until 4k RPM to shift, trying to hold the throttle between 30 to 40 TPS (around 1/3 throttle). Much more fun that way, the car accelerates much faster. As soon as I reach my target speed I am either going to top gear, or back to coasting.
I still coast with the engine on, and one or two traffic lights I will shut off the engine while I am stopped.

nookandcrannycar · 07-05-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

Well.... I'm having trouble breaking 38.

Do you know if this is similar to other Yari in your area? I know when I've used multiple tanks driving at lake level at Lake Tahoe (a bit over 6,000 ft elev.) that my MPG dropped a few MPG from a normal tank here (virtually at sea level).

nookandcrannycar · 07-05-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by malibuguy

Running only 38psi in your tires is childs play. I run 54psi.

Doesn't it feel as though you are driving on bricks?

And 63 PSI on your old tires!

Circa · 08-20-2013, 01:24 PM

60MPG would be a dream lol!

Amdkt7 · 08-20-2013, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circa

60MPG would be a dream lol!

It's pretty hard to do, but my route to work seems to be ideal. I have not been able to do it for a while now, my new girl friend seems to have broken my concentration!

Nigel8600 · 10-26-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Amdkt7

I put 38 psi in 5000 miles ago. I use pulse and glide, which is all about coasting! This route that I take to and from work is perfect for doing a lot of coasting.

The ride home has a net 300 foot elevation drop, which is why my drive to work is not quite so good. Last few days I managed above 50 mpg going to work,

A few weeks ago I was getting 47 going to work and 51 coming home, but I added the pulse and glide technique after trying it in rush hour traffic crossing the city on the interstate and still getting 50 mpg. Made a believer out of me!
Thanks for the vote of confidence! Some people are born to bash I guess.

this thread is veeerrrryyyy interesting. I am always looking to increase my fuel economy since I am a courier in the city and fuel is my big expense. This is the first I am hearing about increasing tire pressure, maybe I will go from 32 up to 40 for now. My motto I live by in my manual cars is "If my foots not on the accelerator then I am in neutral." It seems to work well for me.

Nigel8600 · 10-26-2013, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47_MasoN_47

It takes maybe 25 minutes to change the oil in the Yaris, by far the easiest car I've ever done an oil change on. I started changing mine on my own again after the dealership went to that stupid appointment only junk.

My 06 civic is awesome changing oil in now too so I always do them myself. I used to change my oil on an 05 civic and what a pain it was to get to the filter in that 1.7L but the 2006 1.8L is right in the same spot as our 1.5 yaris. If you guys want to change oil even easier order a Fumoto F103 or F103N valve for the yaris. I did last night. :)

nookandcrannycar · 10-29-2013, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amdkt7

my new girl friend seems to have broken my concentration!

dj92 · 10-29-2013, 06:46 AM

I'm planning a 2*200km trip this weekend, highway only.
Anyone willing to place a bet?
On a similar track (but not a highway) I reached 66, however it was also too curvy to go faster than 55MPH.
This time I'm not sure how fast I want to go (remember - no speed limit here on a lot of roads, as long as the two directions are separated physically), I guess 56 ;)

06-16-2013, 11:35 PM	#19
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 907	People always question my tire wear at my pressures. The way I drive...I use the whole tire. My tire wear is generally better then normal with the edges still barely wearing out first. I used to run the goodyear fuelmax tires in my old xb at 63psi...that was required to break even from the 2-3mpg loss I got by switching to those pieces of shit. For most people...I would not crank the pressures up to quite the levels i run. Unless you have performance driving/ racing experience. Traction in the rain is obviously reduced. Id say mid 40s is the best bang for buck for decent gains while still being safe. __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

06-18-2013, 03:57 PM	#21
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06-18-2013, 05:40 PM	#23
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08-20-2013, 01:24 PM	#27
Circa Drives: Toyota Yaris 1.2 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: London Posts: 3	60MPG would be a dream lol! __________________ car service

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06-17-2013, 10:33 AM	#20
Amdkt7 Returning to Toyota Drives: 2013 L 3dr MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 154	Best tank yet. I calculated 51 mpg. I had around 470 miles on the tank, sitting on E. I forget how much fuel it took to fill up, but I used the calculator on my phone while sitting at the pump. The car's FE gauge indicated 52, pretty close. My Scangauge was also pretty close, but I don't remember the exact number. I did have to enter a correction to the amount of fuel when I did the "Fill Up" on the Scangauge. I got my first oil change at the dealer. I requested synthetic, but the tech never got the instructions. Oh, well. They say they did put 38 psi in my tires as I requested, but I know I need to verify that....

06-18-2013, 04:47 PM	#22
Amdkt7 Returning to Toyota Drives: 2013 L 3dr MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 154	Years ago I found that I would never get around to oil changes if I did it myself. So I will probably continue to take it to the dealer, but I'm beginning to think that the free service is not worth the hassle. I did get to eat some pretty good food while I waited..... Also, since I live in an apartment and dealing with an oily mess is a huge hassle, let alone against the apartment rules it is best that I take the car somewhere to have it done.

07-02-2013, 11:22 AM	#24
Amdkt7 Returning to Toyota Drives: 2013 L 3dr MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 154	Did it again yesterday. 55 going to work, and 60.7 going home. I'm still trying different techniques, but the very best trick is to stick in the clutch and coast as much as possible. I have found that it does not seem to hurt to stay in the lower gears longer to get up to speed. Sometimes waiting until 4k RPM to shift, trying to hold the throttle between 30 to 40 TPS (around 1/3 throttle). Much more fun that way, the car accelerates much faster. As soon as I reach my target speed I am either going to top gear, or back to coasting. I still coast with the engine on, and one or two traffic lights I will shut off the engine while I am stopped.

10-29-2013, 06:46 AM	#32
dj92 Embracing Curves View User's Garage Drives: '14 Prius Executive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: mid-western Germany Posts: 256	I'm planning a 2*200km trip this weekend, highway only. Anyone willing to place a bet? On a similar track (but not a highway) I reached 66, however it was also too curvy to go faster than 55MPH. This time I'm not sure how fast I want to go (remember - no speed limit here on a lot of roads, as long as the two directions are separated physically), I guess 56 ;)