Delighted to break the 50 MPG barrier! - Toyota Yaris Forums

STC · 05-26-2010, 07:26 PM

Thanks guys!

I think what helped was maintaining my MPH speed between 47 and 52 for around 3/4 of the trip. This MPH zone is between 2,000 and 2,300 RPM (5th gear) in my car. I think this is the magic numbers for FE because of the lower RPM and lower wind resistance when it comes down to your MPH speed?

I used half neutral glides and half DFCO glides. Practically all my neutral glides were on the long grades of Interstate I-78 towards Allentown, PA. The section was great for this.... I was able to maintain my speed at around 55 MPH down the grade. On all off ramps short glides, I used DFCO to come to a stop. I also used DFCO on all the rural, state, and US roads...

I would not label myself as a hypermiler. Maybe a 'novice hypermiler'! LOL!

I do know I will be picking up either Scanguage II or Ecometer in the near future. Does anyone know if SGII can give you an average MPH speed in a trip? I would guestimate my average speed for the trip (highway) was around 50 MPH...

Cheers!

Zaphod · 05-26-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by STC

Thanks guys!

I think what helped was maintaining my MPH speed between 47 and 52 for around 3/4 of the trip. This MPH zone is between 2,000 and 2,300 RPM (5th gear) in my car. I think this is the magic numbers for FE because of the lower RPM and lower wind resistance when it comes down to your MPH speed?

I used half neutral glides and half DFCO glides. Practically all my neutral glides were on the long grades of Interstate I-78 towards Allentown, PA. The section was great for this.... I was able to maintain my speed at around 55 MPH down the grade. On all off ramps short glides, I used DFCO to come to a stop. I also used DFCO on all the rural, state, and US roads...

I would not label myself as a hypermiler. Maybe a 'novice hypermiler'! LOL!

I do know I will be picking up either Scanguage II or Ecometer in the near future. Does anyone know if SGII can give you an average MPH speed in a trip? I would guestimate my average speed for the trip (highway) was around 50 MPH...

Cheers!

That's how I did it, just keeping it between 45 and 60 with a lot of neutral gliding to pick up speed going down these hills.

I really think just keeping the engine at optimum temperature helped a lot too.

I know some people would get impatient with traveling so slow, but to me it actually helped to keep me busy for the long trip.

talnlnky · 06-03-2010, 12:58 PM

don't know if i'll be able to break 50 this year, but its warming up, and my tanks are getting better. 2 tanks ago was 41, last tank was 43.4, and so far scanguage puts me at just under 45mpg on this tank. Unfortunately, due to me changing careers in 1 month, I'll be on the road a decent amount doing city driving (probation officer) so my mpg's will probably go down due to sitting at lights. Last year I was aiming to break 47 or 48, can't remember which... came very close tho.

Yaris Hilton · 06-03-2010, 01:14 PM

Mileage is what it is. It's interesting to track, and to see if you can be more efficient with what you're doing, but I just can't see getting obsessed with reaching specific numeric goals. I'm happy with my in-town, mostly 8 mile commutes averaging between 34-38 MPG. Beats what I used to get pre-Yaris!

05-26-2010, 07:26 PM	#1
STC "LibertyRides!" View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3Dr LB \| 2020 Stang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 576	Thanks guys! I think what helped was maintaining my MPH speed between 47 and 52 for around 3/4 of the trip. This MPH zone is between 2,000 and 2,300 RPM (5th gear) in my car. I think this is the magic numbers for FE because of the lower RPM and lower wind resistance when it comes down to your MPH speed? I used half neutral glides and half DFCO glides. Practically all my neutral glides were on the long grades of Interstate I-78 towards Allentown, PA. The section was great for this.... I was able to maintain my speed at around 55 MPH down the grade. On all off ramps short glides, I used DFCO to come to a stop. I also used DFCO on all the rural, state, and US roads... I would not label myself as a hypermiler. Maybe a 'novice hypermiler'! LOL! I do know I will be picking up either Scanguage II or Ecometer in the near future. Does anyone know if SGII can give you an average MPH speed in a trip? I would guestimate my average speed for the trip (highway) was around 50 MPH... Cheers! __________________ ~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS - (Click below to see Gaslog): 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

06-03-2010, 12:58 PM	#3
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	don't know if i'll be able to break 50 this year, but its warming up, and my tanks are getting better. 2 tanks ago was 41, last tank was 43.4, and so far scanguage puts me at just under 45mpg on this tank. Unfortunately, due to me changing careers in 1 month, I'll be on the road a decent amount doing city driving (probation officer) so my mpg's will probably go down due to sitting at lights. Last year I was aiming to break 47 or 48, can't remember which... came very close tho. __________________

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Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Mileage is what it is. It's interesting to track, and to see if you can be more efficient with what you're doing, but I just can't see getting obsessed with reaching specific numeric goals. I'm happy with my in-town, mostly 8 mile commutes averaging between 34-38 MPG. Beats what I used to get pre-Yaris!