My best first bar... - Toyota Yaris Forums

twowheels · 07-31-2009, 06:30 PM

Sorry it's blurry... it was night, I was going highway speeds, and I was using a cell phone camera.

MadMax · 07-31-2009, 07:25 PM

Funny you should post this, I did my best first bar this morning...94.9 miles! I had to laugh as I was thrilled to pass 80 miles, surprised to pass 85 miles, and shocked when I passed 90 miles! But the kicker was losing that first bar at 94.9 miles! I really thought I would make it to 95 miles, but a corner killed my chances! Oh well, for one, the gas gauge is not overly accurate in these cars, and some of it depends on how much you fill it up (stop at the first click, or add a little more...the smallest addition can make a difference of several miles in such a fuel efficient machine); but that still beats my old record by over ten miles!

However, even my former record didn't end up being an overall record once the tank was empty. Still, it's always fun to see how far that first bar will last!

Cheers! M2

tristan · 07-31-2009, 07:30 PM

i wish mine was that high lol
mine is about 50, i have bad driving habits :X

AlexNet0 · 07-31-2009, 07:39 PM

^omg, i guess you do! lol

Tamago · 07-31-2009, 07:40 PM

temperature of the fuel in the gas tank plays a part in this too ;)

twowheels · 07-31-2009, 08:05 PM

This picture has actually been on my phone for a while and was actually taken in April. Also... I never top off... I always stop filling as soon as the pump shuts itself off.

twowheels · 07-31-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

However, even my former record didn't end up being an overall record once the tank was empty. Still, it's always fun to see how far that first bar will last!

Sure, but then you get all upset when you miss the event. :-)

b_hickman11 · 08-01-2009, 07:39 PM

My best first bar was 118!

Forrest · 08-02-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by twowheels

Also... I never top off... I always stop filling as soon as the pump shuts itself off.

You are doing just what toyota recommends..and probably everyone should too.

It is stated on the fuel cap NOT to top off, just stop when pump shuts off or the check engine light may come on.

stripey · 08-07-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

You are doing just what toyota recommends..and probably everyone should too.

It is stated on the fuel cap NOT to top off, just stop when pump shuts off or the check engine light may come on.

I had better start doing that as it doesn't say anything like that on my English Yaris! Thanks.

JumpmanYaris · 08-07-2009, 10:13 PM

My 1st bar was 105.Wish would had been 10 extra but seen the the Red and Blue flashing so....

mryaris · 08-08-2009, 01:54 AM

My best is 108.....I went on to average 46.8 MPG on that tank. :)

Kaotic Lazagna · 08-08-2009, 02:56 AM

I've gotten 125-130 on the first bar before, and 250 on the fourth ("half tank") before.

yarisitis · 08-08-2009, 06:23 AM

For those of you who are getting 100+ miles on the first bar, are you guys like driving 50 MPH or something?

Cosworth · 08-08-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by yarisitis

For those of you who are getting 100+ miles on the first bar, are you guys like driving 50 MPH or something?

nah, usually all freeway driving (~60-70mph) right after the fuel up .

Yaris Hilton · 08-08-2009, 09:12 AM

I think it's a bad idea to "compete" with ourselves or others for "the best first bar." That requires putting as much gas in as possible, and when it warms and expands the overflow saturates the carbon in the evaporative emissions canisters, leading to added air pollution and likely eventually requiring an expensive replacement. In the past I've also had problems with tank filler and vent hoses cracking and leaking large amounts of fuel when I was topping to the cap.

As noted, Toyota says to never top up the tank, but to stop when the pump stops. I bend the rules slightly to then run the fuel at the lowest pump speed setting till it clicks off once more, trying for a more consistent fill, but there's still plenty of air space left in the top of the tank. I'm beginning to think it makes little difference in the consistency, anyway.

mryaris · 08-08-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by yarisitis

For those of you who are getting 100+ miles on the first bar, are you guys like driving 50 MPH or something?

Mine was on a recent trip from Denver to Jackson Hole, WY. I got the 108 miles on Hwy 191 between Pinedale, WY and Jackson driving 60-65 MPH. I don't overfill my car, but I do round up to the nearest quarter when I fill up (i.e. $20.50, $21.25, etc.)......I hate it when it's some weird amount like $20.37. Not sure why, but it bugs me.

Yaris Hilton · 08-08-2009, 07:31 PM

I've often done that too, but it sure is hard to stop a pump right on a "good" number!

07-31-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
twowheels Drives: '09 Meteorite Metallic 3 dr MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 127	My best first bar... Sorry it's blurry... it was night, I was going highway speeds, and I was using a cell phone camera.

07-31-2009, 07:39 PM	#4
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	^omg, i guess you do! lol __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

08-08-2009, 01:54 AM	#12
mryaris Drives: 2010 Carmine Red hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 208	My best is 108.....I went on to average 46.8 MPG on that tank. :) __________________

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07-31-2009, 07:25 PM	#2
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Funny you should post this, I did my best first bar this morning...94.9 miles! I had to laugh as I was thrilled to pass 80 miles, surprised to pass 85 miles, and shocked when I passed 90 miles! But the kicker was losing that first bar at 94.9 miles! I really thought I would make it to 95 miles, but a corner killed my chances! Oh well, for one, the gas gauge is not overly accurate in these cars, and some of it depends on how much you fill it up (stop at the first click, or add a little more...the smallest addition can make a difference of several miles in such a fuel efficient machine); but that still beats my old record by over ten miles! However, even my former record didn't end up being an overall record once the tank was empty. Still, it's always fun to see how far that first bar will last! Cheers! M2

07-31-2009, 07:30 PM	#3
tristan it's been a while View User's Garage Drives: 2009 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 110	i wish mine was that high lol mine is about 50, i have bad driving habits :X

07-31-2009, 08:05 PM	#6
twowheels Drives: '09 Meteorite Metallic 3 dr MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 127	This picture has actually been on my phone for a while and was actually taken in April. Also... I never top off... I always stop filling as soon as the pump shuts itself off.

08-01-2009, 07:39 PM	#8
b_hickman11 Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 899	My best first bar was 118!

08-08-2009, 02:56 AM	#13
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I've gotten 125-130 on the first bar before, and 250 on the fourth ("half tank") before.

08-08-2009, 06:23 AM	#14
yarisitis Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 165	For those of you who are getting 100+ miles on the first bar, are you guys like driving 50 MPH or something?

08-08-2009, 09:12 AM	#16
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	I think it's a bad idea to "compete" with ourselves or others for "the best first bar." That requires putting as much gas in as possible, and when it warms and expands the overflow saturates the carbon in the evaporative emissions canisters, leading to added air pollution and likely eventually requiring an expensive replacement. In the past I've also had problems with tank filler and vent hoses cracking and leaking large amounts of fuel when I was topping to the cap. As noted, Toyota says to never top up the tank, but to stop when the pump stops. I bend the rules slightly to then run the fuel at the lowest pump speed setting till it clicks off once more, trying for a more consistent fill, but there's still plenty of air space left in the top of the tank. I'm beginning to think it makes little difference in the consistency, anyway.

08-08-2009, 07:31 PM	#18
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	I've often done that too, but it sure is hard to stop a pump right on a "good" number!