Why is my new 09 Yaris MPG is so low

[nemelek]

You are assuming that your tank was completely filled by the dealer. When I got my Yaris all the bars were lit. Within 5 miles the first bar went out. Now it usually takes 80 miles for the first bar to go out. My car was 2 gallons short of being full.

Throw out your first tank milage or start calculating from your next fill up and you might see better numbers.

[YarisOwnersDad]

Originally Posted by nemelek

You are assuming that your tank was completely filled by the dealer. When I got my Yaris all the bars were lit. Within 5 miles the first bar went out. Now it usually takes 80 miles for the first bar to go out. My car was 2 gallons short of being full.

Throw out your first tank milage or start calculating from your next fill up and you might see better numbers.

Good point.

Don't be discouraged. Like others have said, driving conditions have EVERYTHING to do with MPG. Break-in is probably a factor, and definitely check tire pressure as someone already mentioned.

Keep us posted as you get more miles on your car.

Tom