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metalshark · 10-23-2008, 08:54 AM

It took 2 weeks to burn up that last tank by commuting. 43.57 MPG. 80% city, 20% highway. My commute is 33 miles round trip. Average cruise setting is about 40 MPG on flat streets. Average distance between lights where I absolutely have to stop and start- 8 miles. The next two mods are Amsoil 5-20 and a block heater/float charger for at work and at home. Come on 45. I'm pushin 15k on the odo.

Lazerdot · 12-19-2008, 10:40 PM

I have an Afe filter, TRD exhaust,and AMSOIL synthetic oil. 43 mpg highway with speeds around 65-75 on the open road. Around town it varies, especially with my 215-40-17s on. With the car lowered, TRD suspension, and a short shift its to fun to care about MPGs. Over all I love the little "jelly bean". I call it my "wyz" car, the people waiting for the smart car are missin out! Very fun to Autocross too!

Sodium Duck · 10-19-2008, 02:39 PM

Yea, only full tank MPG folks. I don't care that when you went down a hill you got 9999 MPG, or 45+ MPG when travelling on the highway; that's a useless number that any car can achieve... When DFCO kicks in I get infinite MPG, woot!

DFA · 10-19-2008, 02:43 PM

Sucks how you guys get almost double my mileage...

Panamanian traffic sucks balls.

AznGouki · 10-19-2008, 04:15 PM

Whats DFCO? I've only filled twice so far and I got 35 mpg. How do you guys stand driving so slow haha. The car yearns for speed and I deliver it.
I thought about the coasting bit, so for my next tank I'm gonna aim for a high mpg goal.

anonymous user · 10-19-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AznGouki

Whats DFCO? I've only filled twice so far and I got 35 mpg. How do you guys stand driving so slow haha. The car yearns for speed and I deliver it.
I thought about the coasting bit, so for my next tank I'm gonna aim for a high mpg goal.

The car yearns for speed? Thanks for the laugh mate. Go drive a performance car, then feel speed. This car yearns for F.E. It handles like a pig on rollerskates, and if you have a L.B. , looks like one too.

AznGouki · 10-28-2008, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by anonymous user

The car yearns for speed? Thanks for the laugh mate. Go drive a performance car, then feel speed. This car yearns for F.E. It handles like a pig on rollerskates, and if you have a L.B. , looks like one too.

I'm glad you have that much respect for your car. Not quite sure how you have your car set up but if it's the car you have in your avatar, I would agree that it does handle like a pig on roller skates. I feel sorry for you guys that think your car handles like garbage and look like ass.
But lets not pollute this thread with stupid remarks. PM me directly if you have a problem with anything I say.

Rich

Sodium Duck · 10-19-2008, 07:46 PM

Yea, lol... this is by no means a speed demon...

DFCO stands for deceleration fuel cut off. Go look for the sticky by BailOut for fuel economy tips -- and a full explanation on DFCO. (Bassically it's when you coast... but you use zero fuel.)

Sodium Duck · 10-19-2008, 07:47 PM

Hahahahahhaahaha................. yearning for speed...................... mercy sakes alive!

anonymous user · 10-20-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

Hahahahahhaahaha................. yearning for speed...................... mercy sakes alive!

Glad i'm not the only one who thought that statement was funny.

Mikeb Yaris · 10-20-2008, 09:34 PM

Third tank in a row @ 43mpg. Running avg is almost 42 now!

This tank, as a challenge from my skeptic spouse, I'm driving "normal". No hypermiling at all. Idling whenever for however long, no shutting off at the long lights, no intentional DFCO, driving speed limit (or 5 above), maintain speed up hills...the whole shebang. She thinks it will work out the same. What do you guys say? Should I bet her money?

Appalachian Trail 2007 · 10-20-2008, 09:40 PM

I've gone about 2K miles and my average is 41.38 but my highest was 44.95...and I don't consider myself an intense hypermiler. I don't shut my car off at lights and I don't use DFCO as often as others. I find that the momentum generated rather than engine braking is more valuable...unless I'm stopping/slowing down anyway.

Mikeb Yaris · 10-20-2008, 09:44 PM

Wow - what an awesome starting point! I'm jealous!

Mikeb Yaris · 10-20-2008, 09:44 PM

One tip I forgot to mention, even though others have...

I NEVER EVER buy gas that has ethanol in it!

Appalachian Trail 2007 · 10-20-2008, 09:54 PM

very good point...though in NY all gas has ethanol in it....I love the government

Sodium Duck · 10-20-2008, 10:07 PM

Yes, bet her money. I can almost guarantee your mileage will go down, lol.

talnlnky · 10-20-2008, 10:20 PM

cost of ethanol gas should be cheaper.... in fact.... if anything.... ethanol gas should be cheaper to run than normal gas.

Appalachian Trail 2007 · 10-20-2008, 10:23 PM

ethanol gas is "SUPPOSE" to be 8 cents a gallon cheaper...but the mpg losses can be as high as 10% in some studies. So ethanol in your gas is not cheaper, plus it makes your food prices go up.

10-23-2008, 08:54 AM	#1
metalshark MetalShark Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 104	New best ever MPG 43.57 It took 2 weeks to burn up that last tank by commuting. 43.57 MPG. 80% city, 20% highway. My commute is 33 miles round trip. Average cruise setting is about 40 MPG on flat streets. Average distance between lights where I absolutely have to stop and start- 8 miles. The next two mods are Amsoil 5-20 and a block heater/float charger for at work and at home. Come on 45. I'm pushin 15k on the odo. __________________ Absolutely red, Drawtite hitch, CAI, Insulated Header, Amsoil 5w-30, Mag-drain plug, Red-Line MT-90 tranny oil, Scotch-Guard, Window Tint, Dash rug, Custom short throw shifter, Lowered OEM arm rest, Super-Turbo muffler/w chrome slash cut tip., TRD rear sway bar, sticky pads, front shock tower bar, RS grill badge, VVT-i emblems, Second tire set from Tirerack.com, DISABLED DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS, platform- style locking custom bike rack. 86K miles so far. 5 years use now on ceramic wrapped insulated stainless-steel header.

12-19-2008, 10:40 PM	#2
Lazerdot View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue 08 liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Euless Texas Posts: 241	42mpg I have an Afe filter, TRD exhaust,and AMSOIL synthetic oil. 43 mpg highway with speeds around 65-75 on the open road. Around town it varies, especially with my 215-40-17s on. With the car lowered, TRD suspension, and a short shift its to fun to care about MPGs. Over all I love the little "jelly bean". I call it my "wyz" car, the people waiting for the smart car are missin out! Very fun to Autocross too!

10-19-2008, 02:39 PM	#3
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Yea, only full tank MPG folks. I don't care that when you went down a hill you got 9999 MPG, or 45+ MPG when travelling on the highway; that's a useless number that any car can achieve... When DFCO kicks in I get infinite MPG, woot! __________________ 42.88

10-19-2008, 02:43 PM	#4
DFA Compulsive Washer Drives: 08' AT Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 395	Sucks how you guys get almost double my mileage... Panamanian traffic sucks balls. __________________

10-19-2008, 04:15 PM	#5
AznGouki Metsu Drives: NCP91 ; E36 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 154	Whats DFCO? I've only filled twice so far and I got 35 mpg. How do you guys stand driving so slow haha. The car yearns for speed and I deliver it. I thought about the coasting bit, so for my next tank I'm gonna aim for a high mpg goal. __________________

10-19-2008, 07:46 PM	#8
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Yea, lol... this is by no means a speed demon... DFCO stands for deceleration fuel cut off. Go look for the sticky by BailOut for fuel economy tips -- and a full explanation on DFCO. (Bassically it's when you coast... but you use zero fuel.) __________________ 42.88

10-19-2008, 07:47 PM	#9
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Hahahahahhaahaha................. yearning for speed...................... mercy sakes alive! __________________ 42.88

10-20-2008, 09:34 PM	#11
Mikeb Yaris Drives: 08 Sedan Base Auto/PWR BLK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 58	Third tank in a row @ 43mpg. Running avg is almost 42 now! This tank, as a challenge from my skeptic spouse, I'm driving "normal". No hypermiling at all. Idling whenever for however long, no shutting off at the long lights, no intentional DFCO, driving speed limit (or 5 above), maintain speed up hills...the whole shebang. She thinks it will work out the same. What do you guys say? Should I bet her money?

10-20-2008, 09:40 PM	#12
Appalachian Trail 2007 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 80	I've gone about 2K miles and my average is 41.38 but my highest was 44.95...and I don't consider myself an intense hypermiler. I don't shut my car off at lights and I don't use DFCO as often as others. I find that the momentum generated rather than engine braking is more valuable...unless I'm stopping/slowing down anyway. __________________ 3,441,567,453 posts BH (Before Hack)

10-20-2008, 09:44 PM	#13
Mikeb Yaris Drives: 08 Sedan Base Auto/PWR BLK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 58	Wow - what an awesome starting point! I'm jealous!

10-20-2008, 09:54 PM	#15
Appalachian Trail 2007 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 80	very good point...though in NY all gas has ethanol in it....I love the government __________________ 3,441,567,453 posts BH (Before Hack)

10-20-2008, 10:07 PM	#16
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Yes, bet her money. I can almost guarantee your mileage will go down, lol. __________________ 42.88

10-20-2008, 10:20 PM	#17
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	cost of ethanol gas should be cheaper.... in fact.... if anything.... ethanol gas should be cheaper to run than normal gas. __________________

10-20-2008, 10:23 PM	#18
Appalachian Trail 2007 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 80	ethanol gas is "SUPPOSE" to be 8 cents a gallon cheaper...but the mpg losses can be as high as 10% in some studies. So ethanol in your gas is not cheaper, plus it makes your food prices go up. __________________ 3,441,567,453 posts BH (Before Hack)

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