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![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SE Texas
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Finally broke 40 mpg
350.6 actual miles, recalculated for 195/60R15 tires that are 1.98% too slow = 357.54 miles / 8.9 gallons for 40.17 mpg.
Honestly i don't know how some of you get 45-50 mpg, because i drove like an old grandpa to get 40 mpg. I did have to run the a/c more than half the time though here in se texas. |
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Half a Bubble Off Plumb
Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA
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In open country, you have the wind working against you much of the time. I used to be an avid cyclist, and know from experience that the wind very seldom helps. It has to be blowing from directly behind you, and rarely is.
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"LibertyRides!"
Drives: 2010 Yaris 3Dr LB | 2020 Stang Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: State College, PA, USA
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![]() You then get +50... even if you are grandpa driver... Cheers!
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~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS ![]() Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SoCal
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"Grandpa" is very subjective. What is grandpa for you?
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"LibertyRides!"
Drives: 2010 Yaris 3Dr LB | 2020 Stang Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: State College, PA, USA
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OP was stating "old grandpa" in describing his driving habit. I just reiterated...
![]() Grandpa for me would be cruising the car on open highways at under 2,100 RPM and under 55MPH. Slow accelerater starts and long engine glide stops. Non-aggressive turns, lane switches, or up-shifts/down-shifts... Cheers! ![]()
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~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS ![]() Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent |
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I know that my sedan is very good on gas, I drive almost everyday, and I fill thetank and dont have to put gas until the following week, Yaris is good to my pockets.
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