manual vs. automatic

[KimmoKekki]

Originally Posted by roachslayer

I'm a little shocked by the claims in this thread about 30 MPG+ in city, and even 40/70. What?? Either I'm reading this wrong, or I've got quite a different setup.



Here is my situation:

• 2013 Yaris SE, 4 door
  
• Auto Trans (don't laugh, its the only way the wife would go for the Yaris)
  
• 34k miles
  
• 85 octane gas
  
• 5000 ft elevation
  
• 23 MPG City (according to Yaris computer)
  

dunno about hwy yet, nor have I calculated my own fill ups to compare with what Yaris thinks - haven't owned it long enough. But assuming the computer is even in the ball park, this is a far cry from what folks are claiming here, no?

Is this gasoline you are using E85 which is bio ethanol ?
Ethanols consumption is said to be 30% more than normal additional gasolines !
If so then your readings are not bad at all !

[roachslayer]

Originally Posted by KimmoKekki

Is this gasoline you are using E85 which is bio ethanol ?

EDIT:
No, it's not E85 bio. It's just petrol (which apparently is mixed with maybe 10% ethanol around here). I run 85 octane because that is normal at this altitude. When I lived at sea level the lowest you could buy was 87. (Utah vs Seattle, WA)