Poor MPG tried everything - need advice

[myfirstyota]

Is there 'winter gas' where you are? Apparently mileage goes down on that stuff.
Exhaust leaks can also cause a bit of a drop.

You didn't mention it but I assume it's covered in the general maintenance you did, air filter.

Also if there's a lot of short trip city driving, I don't get too far off what you're getting for mileage.

How's the terrain in your area? Hilly or flat?

Any extra weight on board? Ie. Unnecessarily full trunk? Weight kills these cars.

[Leegamer]

Originally Posted by myfirstyota

Also if there's a lot of short trip city driving, I don't get too far off what you're getting for mileage.

How's the terrain in your area? Hilly or flat?

Any extra weight on board? Ie. Unnecessarily full trunk? Weight kills these cars.

I agree with this. On the highway I can easily get in the 40s, but even on back roads with hills, occasional stop signs, and old country drivers in front of me my mileage is normally around 35-36 MPG.

I have also noticed decent drop in mileage when I'm carrying a lot of weight, or other people.