Fuel Economy - Page 82 - Toyota Yaris Forums

swidd · 08-13-2007, 01:08 PM

How about trying to keep the RPM below 2000 all the time? That's what I used to do driving manual...

Billstein · 08-13-2007, 01:12 PM

Do you realise that 30 mpg is about double what all the others get?
When people ask what kind of mileage I get, I say to date the best was 38.8883 and for me to get 30 mpg it has to be a bad bad day ,"air on, Me driving faster then my (normal 75) about 85 mph instead.
I use royal purple full synthetic oil, not the "dino made synthetic"
So with the low cost of the car and me being able to run the air anytime I want, and if I am running abit late and need to drive a bit faster with the air on and still get over 30mpg....I am happy as a clam "without feeling guilty".
So I have come to the conclusion if I want better mpg I will need to import the front clip from a D-4D and fit it to my girl.. Thanks for letting me rant.
Peace Bill

50MPGDream · 08-13-2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zyovka

my mpg increased remarkably since I had passed 1000 miles

That makes me even more excited about this car. I havn't pushed it at all on my first full tank and I pulled down almost 43MPG

marcus · 08-14-2007, 10:47 AM

i want to hit 600 km b4 the last bar starts blinkin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MarkBen · 08-14-2007, 12:55 PM

I'd love to hit 40+ MPG, but I just don't think its going to happen. I've changed my driving habits a good bit, and after the first 1000 miles, I've gotten averages of 37.2 mpg and 34.5 mpg. The first 3 tanks were not so great 27, 29, and 31 (ish). Still, I am very very happy with mid to high 30's. I think my best tank with my Hyundai Santa Fe was 19.5 MPG. Its nice to fill up less frequently and with a much smaller tank.

petesimac · 08-14-2007, 02:36 PM

Is this mostly city driving? If so, you're doing great. Try a hwy trip, go the speed limit or less, and I guarantee you'll get over 40 mpg.

adamschneider · 08-14-2007, 07:16 PM

Last week I had a tank that was almost exclusively highway driving: 41.4 MPG.

The route was Portland to Bend (and beyond), then back the next day (although I fueled up in Salem on my way back). 380 miles at 55-70 MPH the whole way; I barely touched my brake pedal. I got up as high as 5500' elevation, but for every hill I climbed up, of course I got to coast down the other side; the trip began and ended near sea level.

churp · 08-14-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by petesimac

Is this mostly city driving? If so, you're doing great. Try a hwy trip, go the speed limit or less, and I guarantee you'll get over 40 mpg.

Depends on the speed limit!!!!! Hard to get 40 mpg at 75 mph...is all of the east coast still 55?

MarkBen · 08-15-2007, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by churp

Depends on the speed limit!!!!! Hard to get 40 mpg at 75 mph...is all of the east coast still 55?

I do roughly 70% highway miles at 55-65 mph, but its only 8 highway miles to and from work.

Most of the east coast is 65... in MD anyways. There are stretches that are 55. And I believe W. Virginia and down is mostly 70 mph ( Interstate 95 that is..)

trini_per4mance · 08-15-2007, 09:37 AM

I get about 50mpg@70mph on the highway. This is way better than any Hybrid or Smartcar and it's way cheaper too. And, oh, I forgot to mention, way more fun to drive.

ECHOKnight2000 · 08-15-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by trini_per4mance

I get about 50mpg@70mph on the highway. This is way better than any Hybrid or Smartcar and it's way cheaper too. And, oh, I forgot to mention, way more fun to drive.

Wow at 70mph? I got 50mpg doing 65 I figured any higher I wouldn't get that great of mileage...I guess it depends on how far you're driving. If its a short highway trip I highly doubt it would be that high but congrats on the mileage, that's cool! It feels good doesn't it?

churp · 08-15-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by trini_per4mance

I get about 50mpg@70mph on the highway. This is way better than any Hybrid or Smartcar and it's way cheaper too. And, oh, I forgot to mention, way more fun to drive.

Well I bet you would get 70 mpg driving 50 mph

marcus · 08-15-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by voodoo22

I watched the shifting on the auto much closer the past couple days and have noticed when accelerating the transmission shifts before 2000 rpm and when decelerating it shifts closer to 1500, so I'd try shifting a lot earlier than you are now.

thanks VD22 i might try that...we shall see..

Pavel Olavich · 08-17-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by trini_per4mance

I get about 50mpg@70mph on the highway. This is way better than any Hybrid or Smartcar and it's way cheaper too. And, oh, I forgot to mention, way more fun to drive.

Pavel Olavich · 08-17-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by marcus

thanks VD22 i might try that...we shall see..

Be careful...shifting too early can also burn decrease MPG...there is a sweet spot...someplace between shifting late and shifting early...one must not assume that keeping the RPM's down and shifting early will always increase MPG.

BailOut · 08-17-2007, 06:03 PM

The world was out to kill my FE on this tank.

1) I drove with my damaged door for 10 days, which hurt the aerodynamics.

2) The body shop drove the car hard.

3) The wife used the a/c twice.

4) I had several slow trips over the mountain due to the entirety of the highway being re-paved in sections.

The end result was 47.562 MPG, which was my worst tank in a few months.

sherryberry · 08-17-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

The world was out to kill my FE on this tank.

1) I drove with my damaged door for 10 days, which hurt the aerodynamics.

2) The body shop drove the car hard.

3) The wife used the a/c twice.

4) I had several slow trips over the mountain due to the entirety of the highway being re-paved in sections.

The end result was 47.562 MPG, which was my worst tank in a few months.

that's still better than i'll ever get

marcus · 08-17-2007, 06:29 PM

i think he drives the 1.3 liter engine yaris!!! hmmmm..

08-13-2007, 01:12 PM	#1460
Billstein Whew Who.. Drives: 2 Yaris Hatchs and Tacoma Join Date: May 2006 Location: So. Ca. Posts: 78	GotMyMPG Do you realise that 30 mpg is about double what all the others get? When people ask what kind of mileage I get, I say to date the best was 38.8883 and for me to get 30 mpg it has to be a bad bad day ,"air on, Me driving faster then my (normal 75) about 85 mph instead. I use royal purple full synthetic oil, not the "dino made synthetic" So with the low cost of the car and me being able to run the air anytime I want, and if I am running abit late and need to drive a bit faster with the air on and still get over 30mpg....I am happy as a clam "without feeling guilty". So I have come to the conclusion if I want better mpg I will need to import the front clip from a D-4D and fit it to my girl.. Thanks for letting me rant. Peace Bill __________________ "HERS"2007 Yaris Hatch BlazzingBlue Power everything Sirius Radio FullSyn Oil 50% tint windshild35% front 5% rear Keyless Entry Alum TRD Shift Knob TRD Exh Tip 17" racing harts/Falkins TRD Cold Air Intake "HIS"2007 Yaris Hatch MedSilverMetallicPower PQ Package 17" Wheels Spoiler TRD ExhTipStiletto100 Radio Armrest 50% tint windshild 35% front windows 5% rear Aluminum TRD Shift Knob Keyless Entry VIP Alarm TRD Cold Air Intake

08-14-2007, 07:16 PM	#1465
adamschneider Drives: Bayou Blue 2dr, AT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 67	Last week I had a tank that was almost exclusively highway driving: 41.4 MPG. The route was Portland to Bend (and beyond), then back the next day (although I fueled up in Salem on my way back). 380 miles at 55-70 MPH the whole way; I barely touched my brake pedal. I got up as high as 5500' elevation, but for every hill I climbed up, of course I got to coast down the other side; the trip began and ended near sea level. Last edited by adamschneider; 08-14-2007 at 07:28 PM.

08-17-2007, 06:03 PM	#1474
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	The world was out to kill my FE on this tank. 1) I drove with my damaged door for 10 days, which hurt the aerodynamics. 2) The body shop drove the car hard. 3) The wife used the a/c twice. 4) I had several slow trips over the mountain due to the entirety of the highway being re-paved in sections. The end result was 47.562 MPG, which was my worst tank in a few months. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

08-13-2007, 01:08 PM	#1459
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	How about trying to keep the RPM below 2000 all the time? That's what I used to do driving manual...

08-14-2007, 10:47 AM	#1462
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	i want to hit 600 km b4 the last bar starts blinkin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-14-2007, 12:55 PM	#1463
MarkBen View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Met. Meteorite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 29	I'd love to hit 40+ MPG, but I just don't think its going to happen. I've changed my driving habits a good bit, and after the first 1000 miles, I've gotten averages of 37.2 mpg and 34.5 mpg. The first 3 tanks were not so great 27, 29, and 31 (ish). Still, I am very very happy with mid to high 30's. I think my best tank with my Hyundai Santa Fe was 19.5 MPG. Its nice to fill up less frequently and with a much smaller tank.

08-14-2007, 02:36 PM	#1464
petesimac Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 89	Is this mostly city driving? If so, you're doing great. Try a hwy trip, go the speed limit or less, and I guarantee you'll get over 40 mpg.

08-15-2007, 09:37 AM	#1468
trini_per4mance Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 162	I get about 50mpg@70mph on the highway. This is way better than any Hybrid or Smartcar and it's way cheaper too. And, oh, I forgot to mention, way more fun to drive.

08-17-2007, 06:29 PM	#1476
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	i think he drives the 1.3 liter engine yaris!!! hmmmm..