Where is my gas going? - Toyota Yaris Forums

SpaceShot · 10-06-2009, 01:57 PM

Use a digital gauge and check the tire pressure. With a wide low profile tire you might not even notice it being toward the low side. Try it for a week with 32psi (if not already there), and then a second week at something closer to the max sidewall rating.

Consider an ecometer or scangauge II. You don't think you are driving hard, but the near instant feedback may tell you otherwise. With some practice you can get used to coasting with the terain along your route and see your trip average Mpgs start going back up.

Also as the weather gets cooler you will drop a couple Mpg. Look at your route and see if you can find a way to be on the side roads a few extra minutes before hitting the freeway in the morning. For the winter consider blocking the lower grille below the bumper.

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10-06-2009, 01:57 PM	#12
SpaceShot Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 171	Use a digital gauge and check the tire pressure. With a wide low profile tire you might not even notice it being toward the low side. Try it for a week with 32psi (if not already there), and then a second week at something closer to the max sidewall rating. Consider an ecometer or scangauge II. You don't think you are driving hard, but the near instant feedback may tell you otherwise. With some practice you can get used to coasting with the terain along your route and see your trip average Mpgs start going back up. Also as the weather gets cooler you will drop a couple Mpg. Look at your route and see if you can find a way to be on the side roads a few extra minutes before hitting the freeway in the morning. For the winter consider blocking the lower grille below the bumper.