5 Bars Left and 300 miles! - Toyota Yaris Forums

aclark246 · 07-05-2009, 10:16 PM

I'm not sure what this means yet in terms of MPGs, but Before the 4th bar disappeared I hit the 300 mile mark. That bar usually disappears around 280 miles for me. It did go soon after though.

EDIT: oh yeah, and this was all on my normal commute as well

AlainMikli · 07-05-2009, 11:30 PM

I never try more than 280mile with a full tank

The little red pill · 07-05-2009, 11:56 PM

Wow. I have 250 miles and only 2 bars left. Anything over 30mpg and I'm a happy camper.

Pitt Yaris · 07-06-2009, 12:58 AM

How is that possible? Most I've gotten was about 410 on a completely full tank. *41mpg*

yaris-me · 07-06-2009, 01:44 AM

Amazing!

ezhacker1 · 07-06-2009, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AlainMikli

I never try more than 280mile with a full tank

well i bet with a modded car like yours, i wouldnt drive eco friendly either hehe.

Forrest · 07-06-2009, 07:10 AM

Good for you ! It is always nice to see someone getting good mileage. The bars, however, do not yield the same amount of miles per bar and I have found the more miles on a tank, the faster the bars disappear ! I only use the bars as a reminder when it is time to fill up.

I no longer try figuring out my miles per gallon when I fill up., I know I go a long time between fill up and that's what I want.

MadMax · 07-06-2009, 07:29 AM

To be honest, I am suspicious (not saying it isn't true, I'm just suspicous) as given that burn rate he would be getting at least 600 miles to the tank and that would be around 55 MPG.

Given that would be 10 MPG over his average, I would not be readily able to accept this claim without more substantial evidence!

Nothing personal, I know hypermilers can wring some mileage out of a tank of gas, but a 20% increase over your average requires some specific explanation...

IllusionX · 07-06-2009, 08:14 AM

I've seen this happen to me before. But i still end up doing something around 39MPG.

aclark246 · 07-06-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

To be honest, I am suspicious (not saying it isn't true, I'm just suspicous) as given that burn rate he would be getting at least 600 miles to the tank and that would be around 55 MPG.

Given that would be 10 MPG over his average, I would not be readily able to accept this claim without more substantial evidence!

Nothing personal, I know hypermilers can wring some mileage out of a tank of gas, but a 20% increase over your average requires some specific explanation...

That is why I am excited!

I had heard about people pulling it off before, which is why I was sure to take a picture once I hit it (at a stop light of course.)

While yes my average is 44 mpg for the past 90 or so days, I did make 49 a few tanks back, and a 48 that I haven't posted in my gas log yet, and it hasn't rained as much this week. (Any one else from the New England hate this rain?!)

I also understand that the "fuel bars" are not scientific, but after driving the car for over a year you get used to about how many miles each bar will give. Key word is "about." I don't plan on seeing 600 miles this tank, or even 500. I do expect at least 450 though, and I have already done a 460 tank with over a gallon left in the tank. Having four bars left is in no way having half a tank left. As someone mentioned, those last four drop way too quickly. But as a gauge of how well I am doing on the tank, on my average tank at this point I am around 270-280 miles, not 300. So unless someone snuck in to my car and put some gas in (maybe the Sunoco Fairy) the picture is accurate as I described.

If you can think of another way for me to make you less suspicious just let me know. I AM NOT CLAIMING however, to have made any MPG records. All I am saying is that with 5 bars remaining, I had 300 miles. Yes, at 302 that bar disappeared. Yes, it could be a fluke of the sensors. Regardless, I am excited to see if it wasn't a fluke

I know my word might not mean much to you, but if it is any consolation, I take this stuff a little to seriously than I should, and I wouldn't joke about something like this- as insignificant as it might turn out to be.

aclark246 · 07-06-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

I've seen this happen to me before. But i still end up doing something around 39MPG.

so mine is probably a fluke of the sensors then. I can still have my dreams though

Phaeton · 07-06-2009, 09:03 AM

I normally get 440-450 miles per tank it's not that unbelievable.

MadMax · 07-06-2009, 10:10 AM

If you do take this seriously, then I would recommend getting a ScanGauge II or other similar device which will provide you much more accurate information than you are getting from your stock instruments. Heck, just your speedometer error can be as much as 3-5% high and if you haven't checked it against a GPS then you are already reporting inaccurate figures.

But heck, I hope it does turn out to be true! I am happy with my 37 MPG average that I have been getting for the past four tanks (no ScanGauge, but I have checked my speedo against a GPS and it is almost spot on with my larger tires). I don't mean to be negative, I love good fuel effficiency but I don't go to such extremes as some of the hypermilers on here. I simply drive my Yaris gently and for an auto with larger/wider tires on it, I couldn't be happier!

Oh, and I can "squeeze" 420 miles out of a tank if I push it; but I have never seen 300 miles out of the top three bars! I usually get 50 miles out of each bar, but the first bar will go as far as 60-75 miles before disappearing and it seems like the last bars disappear quickly!

MadMax · 07-06-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Phaeton

I normally get 440-450 miles per tank it's not that unbelievable.

450 miles / 11 gallons still only equates to 40 MPG.

54 MPG is a totally different ballgame!

MadMax · 07-06-2009, 10:17 AM

Whoops, one more comment! Those in New England who are tired of all the rain can feel free to send some of it our way! Southcentral Texas is currently less than a foot away from being in Stage 3 water restrictions! Some of which are:

Quote:

- Landscape watering allowed only EVERY OTHER WEEK with an irrigation system, sprinkler or soaker hose. Weeks when no watering is allowed will be announced via local media and online.

- Landscape watering is allowed only from 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m. on your designated watering day, as determined by your address.

- Use of fountains, waterfalls, or other aesthetic water features — outdoors or indoors — is prohibited, unless a variance has been granted for 100 percent non-potable water use.

- All non-public swimming pools must have a minimum of 25 percent of the surface area covered when not in use. Inflatable pool toys or floating decorations may be used for this purpose.

- Washing impervious cover such as parking lots, driveways, streets or sidewalks is prohibited. Health and safety exceptions may be requested from SAWS in writing.

- Residential washing of vehicles or other equipment only on assigned watering days/times. No street runoff allowed.

- Hotels, motels and other lodging must limit linen/towel changes to once every three nights, except for health and safety.

TinyGiant · 07-06-2009, 10:56 AM

it just stopped raining yesterday . last month it rained like 26 days of the month

aclark246 · 07-06-2009, 11:10 AM

Technically speaking, the 300 miles was out of the first four bars, seeing as that bar disappeared at 302 miles, not the three, but now I'm just nit picking.

I wish we could send some rain over there, it has been a wash of a summer here. They say this has been the second wettest summer we have had since they have been keeping records. At least it cleared up for Independence day :)

EDIT: oh and I have checked my speedo against a GPS and it is accurate, so we are good to go. I understand what you are saying about "squeezing" the gas completely. It really isn't "necessary" for me, seeing as my girlfriend doesn't hypermile in her yaris and still averages 40 mpg driving with a feather foot in the summer and 34 mpg in the winter months (cold and snow.) I just like the sport of it. The tank where I didn't do any extra "tricks" I managed 46 mpg this summer, but I also have a 90% highway, little traffic commute so I am extremely lucky there I guess. That is also why I don't have a scangauge yet. I really want one but have not been able to justify getting one yet because I won't really increase my FE by a substantial amount. I just want the tach and code reading capabilities. Maybe later this summer if I can save up a few pennies.

TinyGiant · 07-06-2009, 11:16 AM

i'm a landscaper i've only been able to work like 2 days a week. times are tough enough without all this rain.. glad its gone.

07-05-2009, 10:16 PM	#1
aclark246 50 MPG or BUST! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Black Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: RI Posts: 35	5 Bars Left and 300 miles! I'm not sure what this means yet in terms of MPGs, but Before the 4th bar disappeared I hit the 300 mile mark. That bar usually disappears around 280 miles for me. It did go soon after though. EDIT: oh yeah, and this was all on my normal commute as well Attached Images __________________

07-05-2009, 11:30 PM	#2
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07-05-2009, 11:56 PM	#3
The little red pill Taking care of Bubbles Drives: 2009 Yaris LB "Bubbles" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: on my computer chair Posts: 100	Wow. I have 250 miles and only 2 bars left. Anything over 30mpg and I'm a happy camper. __________________ 2009 Absolutely Red LB. "Bubbles"

07-06-2009, 10:56 AM	#16
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	it just stopped raining yesterday . last month it rained like 26 days of the month __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

07-06-2009, 11:10 AM	#17
aclark246 50 MPG or BUST! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Black Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: RI Posts: 35	Technically speaking, the 300 miles was out of the first four bars, seeing as that bar disappeared at 302 miles, not the three, but now I'm just nit picking. I wish we could send some rain over there, it has been a wash of a summer here. They say this has been the second wettest summer we have had since they have been keeping records. At least it cleared up for Independence day :) EDIT: oh and I have checked my speedo against a GPS and it is accurate, so we are good to go. I understand what you are saying about "squeezing" the gas completely. It really isn't "necessary" for me, seeing as my girlfriend doesn't hypermile in her yaris and still averages 40 mpg driving with a feather foot in the summer and 34 mpg in the winter months (cold and snow.) I just like the sport of it. The tank where I didn't do any extra "tricks" I managed 46 mpg this summer, but I also have a 90% highway, little traffic commute so I am extremely lucky there I guess. That is also why I don't have a scangauge yet. I really want one but have not been able to justify getting one yet because I won't really increase my FE by a substantial amount. I just want the tach and code reading capabilities. Maybe later this summer if I can save up a few pennies. __________________

07-06-2009, 12:58 AM	#4
Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	How is that possible? Most I've gotten was about 410 on a completely full tank. 41mpg

07-06-2009, 01:44 AM	#5
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Amazing!

07-06-2009, 07:10 AM	#7
Forrest Drives: 08 LB BLACK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 244	Good for you ! It is always nice to see someone getting good mileage. The bars, however, do not yield the same amount of miles per bar and I have found the more miles on a tank, the faster the bars disappear ! I only use the bars as a reminder when it is time to fill up. I no longer try figuring out my miles per gallon when I fill up., I know I go a long time between fill up and that's what I want.

07-06-2009, 07:29 AM	#8
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	To be honest, I am suspicious (not saying it isn't true, I'm just suspicous) as given that burn rate he would be getting *at least* 600 miles to the tank and that would be around 55 MPG. Given that would be 10 MPG over his average, I would not be readily able to accept this claim without more substantial evidence! Nothing personal, I know hypermilers can wring some mileage out of a tank of gas, but a 20% increase over your average requires some specific explanation...

07-06-2009, 08:14 AM	#9
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	I've seen this happen to me before. But i still end up doing something around 39MPG.

07-06-2009, 09:03 AM	#12
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	I normally get 440-450 miles per tank it's not that unbelievable.

07-06-2009, 10:10 AM	#13
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	If you do take this seriously, then I would recommend getting a ScanGauge II or other similar device which will provide you much more accurate information than you are getting from your stock instruments. Heck, just your speedometer error can be as much as 3-5% high and if you haven't checked it against a GPS then you are already reporting inaccurate figures. But heck, I hope it does turn out to be true! I am happy with my 37 MPG average that I have been getting for the past four tanks (no ScanGauge, but I have checked my speedo against a GPS and it is almost spot on with my larger tires). I don't mean to be negative, I love good fuel effficiency but I don't go to such extremes as some of the hypermilers on here. I simply drive my Yaris gently and for an auto with larger/wider tires on it, I couldn't be happier! Oh, and I can "squeeze" 420 miles out of a tank if I push it; but I have never seen 300 miles out of the top three bars! I usually get 50 miles out of each bar, but the first bar will go as far as 60-75 miles before disappearing and it seems like the last bars disappear quickly!

07-06-2009, 11:16 AM	#18
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	i'm a landscaper i've only been able to work like 2 days a week. times are tough enough without all this rain.. glad its gone. __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)