Fuel Economy

[sherryberry]

I already know what my driving style is. Sometimes I am in a rush so I do gas it and I don't like people passing me so I go faster to keep them from passing. I don't slam on the brakes a lot though. Just reasonably normal stopping. However, I have always gotten the posted city mileage.. except once when I wasn't the one driving. I always drive city and it's always 35mpg so it's accurate enough for me.

[swng]

Originally Posted by sherryberry

I already know what my driving style is. Sometimes I am in a rush so I do gas it and I don't like people passing me so I go faster to keep them from passing. I don't slam on the brakes a lot though. Just reasonably normal stopping. However, I have always gotten the posted city mileage.. except once when I wasn't the one driving. I always drive city and it's always 35mpg so it's accurate enough for me.

Good to know! Your post confirms my observation that one does not have to exert undue efforts to get the EPA rated fuel economy. One just has to follow the guite general guidelines suggested by my humble self and other members here time and again. Thank you! As far as not letting people pass you, do it as you like and as long as it is safe. Your results are already quite satisfactory and from what you have described, it seems that you only have to pay a little more attention to the various fuel saving techniques to accomplish an even better result. Shouldn't be difficult. Also, "my" Yaris is now driven by my wife more. I do not have absolute control over the car's overall F.E. Yet, I have to let her drive. More mileage on the road generally means better safety.
Safe and happy motoring to you and everyone!

[landrym28]

Originally Posted by sherryberry

I already know what my driving style is. Sometimes I am in a rush so I do gas it and I don't like people passing me so I go faster to keep them from passing.

Seriously, I hate it when people do that...but since you're driving a Yaris, I'll let it go