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Old 06-14-2011, 12:00 PM   #19
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Still impressive numbers - keep it up! I drive through the Appalachians each day to/from work and am averaging about 45 per tank if I keep the A/C off. :)
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Old 06-18-2011, 06:30 PM   #20
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To Idahotom............
What tires are you running on and at what pressure?
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Old 06-19-2011, 06:45 PM   #21
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I THINK they are the stock tires, Goodyears Eagles, they came with it when I bought it used, (an 'O8 with 54 k miles.) They suck in the winter, I know that, but as I have to have 4x4 anyway, I revert back to the good old '89 Toyota All Trac, which now can rest all spring summer and fall while the Yaris gets a workout. Decent tread left, safe and legal anyway, but I'm looking forward to them being replaced with something better, rolling resistance wise they seem OK anyway.

I run them at 44 psi. No spare, jack, rear carpet and parcel cover thing, rear seat, and a small dog. I don't allow excess crap to build up, as I have that 1,000' climb every day.
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Old 06-19-2011, 08:48 PM   #22
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LRR tires to get for the Yaris

When you do replace your Yaris tires, consider the Michelin Primacy MXV4.
An excellent tire for LRR, per TireRack and Consumers Reports. They are what I am putting on my Yaris this fall. I am now running on LRR Goodyear Integrity tires, which are ok, but nothing great. Have 5/32 on two, and 6/32 on the other two.
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Old 06-19-2011, 11:20 PM   #23
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When you do replace your Yaris tires, consider the Michelin Primacy MXV4.
An excellent tire for LRR, per TireRack and Consumers Reports. They are what I am putting on my Yaris this fall. I am now running on LRR Goodyear Integrity tires, which are ok, but nothing great. Have 5/32 on two, and 6/32 on the other two.
I'll make a note of that, I've always liked Michelin tires anyway. Thanks
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Old 06-26-2011, 12:31 PM   #24
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I read a hyper-miler boast that he puts his AT Yaris in neutral while descending hills. A Toyota mechanic told me that the best method was let the AT do the coasting...the computer will not shut off the injectors if in neutral! If the AT is in drive and coasting...the computer will completely shut off the injectors...
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Old 06-26-2011, 12:43 PM   #25
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I read a hyper-miler boast that he puts his AT Yaris in neutral while descending hills. A Toyota mechanic told me that the best method was let the AT do the coasting...the computer will not shut off the injectors if in neutral! If the AT is in drive and coasting...the computer will completely shut off the injectors...
It really depends on the situation. You are referring to DFCO which is covered extensively in other threads. DFCO and neutral coasting both have advantages. If I am looking to gain speed downhill, coasting is better because I can accelerate for free while only using the gas of idling. If I am already at my target speed, would need to use brakes, or slow down (stop light, tight turn, etc), DFCO is likely the better option because it will save on gas and brakes.
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Old 06-29-2011, 03:31 PM   #26
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If the AT is in drive and coasting...the computer will completely shut off the injectors...
And your car will slow down faster - what us old people call "engine braking", not coasting. Only really useful if you want to be slowing down or holding back your speed while going downhill. (works super on long descents)

However I would not casually put an *automatic* transmission in neutral, IMHO. Don't trust automatics.
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Old 10-04-2011, 07:34 PM   #27
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totally agreed. if that was the way we perceived what MPG actually means then all car manufacturers would say their models got 50+ MPG at the least!


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I all honesty, it really doesn't matter what your single trip mileage is......get back to us when you average 50+ MPG's over an entire tank. That would be far more impressive.

I'm not hating......it's just that there are so many variables in short trips that the mileage figures get skewed to the point where they become worthless in evaluating fuel economy over the long run.
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Old 10-06-2011, 07:41 AM   #28
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I got 48 mpg once on my trip back home from work 35miles drove about 50 and took the car out of gear down the hills did it just to see how good it could do.I have got 46mpg's on a full tank a couple times just driving about 50
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Old 10-06-2011, 03:48 PM   #29
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I got 48 mpg once on my trip back home from work 35miles drove about 50 and took the car out of gear down the hills did it just to see how good it could do.I have got 46mpg's on a full tank a couple times just driving about 50
I get upper 40's to lower 50's consistently. I drive 40 to 50 MPH with 70% to 80% rural country roads.

Winter gas must be here in PA now! I'm getting 46-47 MPG...

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Old 11-10-2011, 06:15 PM   #30
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I think MPGs should always be based on a full tank of gas. I always fill up then drive till the gas gauage blinks. I know I still have at least 50 miles to find a gas station.
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