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Sodium Duck · 10-20-2008, 12:01 AM

Interesting that you haven't noticed a difference thus far. Everyone else reported at least a 3MPG gain. Do you soley use your scangauge, or do you calcuate your MPG yourself?

1NZYaris1 · 10-20-2008, 12:16 AM

i am getting on average an extra 55km's per tank (now 670km's per tank) since
i installed the NST pullies , but then again my yaris is only a 1300cc,
not 1500cc like the US models

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 10-20-2008, 01:52 AM

Here's my secret to filling up my car about twice a month..

My work is less than a mile away.
My school is less than 2 miles away.

Leisurely driving is done in my CRX.

PETERPOOP · 10-20-2008, 02:00 AM

you should be riding a bike to work!

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 10-20-2008, 02:20 AM

But I'm better off flaunting the Yaris...

"When you're driving the Yaris, You Are Riding In Style"

Someone once said that somewhere on the forums.. Can't remember who.

natethegreat38 · 10-20-2008, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvlnblkdrs

hasnt it already been debunked that a/c does nothing to alter mpg???

I recently bought a PLX Kiwi and was looking at the sensor diagnostic info that was being displayed. I played with it a little bit to see if the it did anything. Using the A/C puts more strain on the engine (doing approx. 10-15% more work), so while it may not directly affect the MPG, it is causing your engine to work less effectively and thus causing worse gas mileage.

dvlnblkdrs · 10-20-2008, 02:37 AM

oh, ok.. makes sense i suppose.. thanks for actually explaining it.. i dont use my ac much since im in the oc.. but for those times i do.. i'll def rethink it..

natethegreat38 · 10-20-2008, 02:45 AM

yeah, I was along your lines of thinking- I am around HB (in Lakewood), so AC isnt really that necessary. I didn't think it made much of a difference, but when I just sat in the garage idling, and saw how much more work the engine needed to do with the a/c on, i was like "DAYMMMMM!!!!" :)

dvlnblkdrs · 10-20-2008, 03:00 AM

ur going to the meet tonight, right

natethegreat38 · 10-20-2008, 03:01 AM

what meet? I'm a fairly new Yaris owner and haven't really found car clubs yet... More info please??

Forrest · 10-20-2008, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

These are my tricks and things I do currently:

-Coast as much as possible (DFCO)
-Drive 55MPH on the highway
-Coast to stop signs and lights
-Slowly and smoothly accelerate during starts
-No A/C or heater use yet (waiting till winter)
-Windows cracked open about an inch to prevent fogging
-Monitor fuel consumption religiously
-Try to drive as close to 50MPH as possible when not on highway (within reason)
-Turn car off as soon as I come to my destination, then do everything else (put in park, put windows up, etc.)
-Let car idle only for 30 seconds to warm up, otherwise none

I can't think of anything else. Let's get this FE section bumpin'!

I do the same as you have posted. Even when I pull up to an ATM I turn the car off. When I get in the car, I put on seatbelt first before starting the car.
As far as ac usage, only use when really hot, mostly drive with window open a little and not into heating season yet, but that is coming quickly with frosted windows.

AznGouki · 10-20-2008, 06:21 AM

Does heater affect the MPG?

DFA · 10-20-2008, 06:39 AM

If the AC does, I'm guessing the heater does as well

Sodium Duck · 10-20-2008, 07:30 AM

+2 Anyone with a scangauge wanna share?

Packrat · 10-20-2008, 10:35 AM

One important tip for the road is to avoid tailgating. On a recent road trip I stayed at least 6 cars lengths away from the car in front of me and found myself braking and re-accelerating a lot less when I was 2-3 car lengths away. Anticipating lane changes on the highway was something that took a bit of time to get used to. All this coupled with driving the speed limit got me my highest MPG yet (44).

TheUnGroomed · 10-20-2008, 10:48 AM

Using the heat without running the a/c compressor does not have a noticeable impact.

I think that I have not seen any changes after switching to 0w-30 because of my unpredictable commute. Some days I can get home in 15 minutes, other days it takes over an hour.

TLyttle · 10-20-2008, 11:33 AM

Personally, I find coasting makes me feel noot in control. In fact, in some jurisdictions, coasting is illegal.

You missed one mileage maker, and it's a good one: inflate the tires past the recommendations. Even 5lbs makes a big difference...

Mikeb Yaris · 10-20-2008, 12:12 PM

My "Tricks"

1) Look for every opportunity to take your foot off the accelerator (DFCO)

2) Tires @ max pressure (44psi)

3) Drive Speed Limit or slightly under

4) Shut off engine at construction zone lights (long lights)

5) Put AT in N at short lights (idle w/o load)

6) Back off accelerator while attempting to maintain constant speed (attempting "Hang Time" w/o scangauge)

7) Cycle AC off and on - on for the shortest period of time necessary to be comfortable

8) Avoid drive throughs like the plague

Currently averaging just under 42 mpg - high tank 43, low (first tank 38).

One thing I observed - driving for best mileage is very difficult on roads you aren't familiar with. We took a trip this past weekend through missouri hills and I was in a constant state of mpg panic! I was trying to DWL, but I think I failed. Yielded 41. I had hoped for much higher considering the amount of highway miles on this trip! :(

I asked this before the hack - when do you cross over from "cautious driver" into "hyper-miler"?

10-20-2008, 12:01 AM	#19
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Interesting that you haven't noticed a difference thus far. Everyone else reported at least a 3MPG gain. Do you soley use your scangauge, or do you calcuate your MPG yourself? __________________ 42.88

10-20-2008, 01:52 AM	#21
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	Here's my secret to filling up my car about twice a month.. My work is less than a mile away. My school is less than 2 miles away. Leisurely driving is done in my CRX. __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

10-20-2008, 02:20 AM	#23
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	But I'm better off flaunting the Yaris... "When you're driving the Yaris, You Are Riding In Style" Someone once said that somewhere on the forums.. Can't remember who. __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

10-20-2008, 02:37 AM	#25
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	oh, ok.. makes sense i suppose.. thanks for actually explaining it.. i dont use my ac much since im in the oc.. but for those times i do.. i'll def rethink it.. __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

10-20-2008, 03:00 AM	#27
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	ur going to the meet tonight, right __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

10-20-2008, 12:16 AM	#20
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	i am getting on average an extra 55km's per tank (now 670km's per tank) since i installed the NST pullies , but then again my yaris is only a 1300cc, not 1500cc like the US models

10-20-2008, 02:00 AM	#22
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	you should be riding a bike to work!

10-20-2008, 02:45 AM	#26
natethegreat38 Party like a Barack star Drives: '08 LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 288	yeah, I was along your lines of thinking- I am around HB (in Lakewood), so AC isnt really that necessary. I didn't think it made much of a difference, but when I just sat in the garage idling, and saw how much more work the engine needed to do with the a/c on, i was like "DAYMMMMM!!!!" :)

10-20-2008, 03:01 AM	#28
natethegreat38 Party like a Barack star Drives: '08 LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 288	what meet? I'm a fairly new Yaris owner and haven't really found car clubs yet... More info please??

10-20-2008, 06:21 AM	#30
AznGouki Metsu Drives: NCP91 ; E36 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 154	Does heater affect the MPG? __________________

10-20-2008, 06:39 AM	#31
DFA Compulsive Washer Drives: 08' AT Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 395	If the AC does, I'm guessing the heater does as well __________________

10-20-2008, 07:30 AM	#32
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	+2 Anyone with a scangauge wanna share? __________________ 42.88

10-20-2008, 10:35 AM	#33
Packrat I've made a post! Drives: Toyota Yaris 5DR HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1	One important tip for the road is to avoid tailgating. On a recent road trip I stayed at least 6 cars lengths away from the car in front of me and found myself braking and re-accelerating a lot less when I was 2-3 car lengths away. Anticipating lane changes on the highway was something that took a bit of time to get used to. All this coupled with driving the speed limit got me my highest MPG yet (44).

10-20-2008, 10:48 AM	#34
TheUnGroomed View User's Garage Drives: 08 Meteorite LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MD Posts: 54	Using the heat without running the a/c compressor does not have a noticeable impact. I think that I have not seen any changes after switching to 0w-30 because of my unpredictable commute. Some days I can get home in 15 minutes, other days it takes over an hour.

10-20-2008, 11:33 AM	#35
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Personally, I find coasting makes me feel noot in control. In fact, in some jurisdictions, coasting is illegal. You missed one mileage maker, and it's a good one: inflate the tires past the recommendations. Even 5lbs makes a big difference...

10-20-2008, 12:12 PM	#36
Mikeb Yaris Drives: 08 Sedan Base Auto/PWR BLK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 58	My "Tricks" 1) Look for every opportunity to take your foot off the accelerator (DFCO) 2) Tires @ max pressure (44psi) 3) Drive Speed Limit or slightly under 4) Shut off engine at construction zone lights (long lights) 5) Put AT in N at short lights (idle w/o load) 6) Back off accelerator while attempting to maintain constant speed (attempting "Hang Time" w/o scangauge) 7) Cycle AC off and on - on for the shortest period of time necessary to be comfortable 8) Avoid drive throughs like the plague Currently averaging just under 42 mpg - high tank 43, low (first tank 38). One thing I observed - driving for best mileage is very difficult on roads you aren't familiar with. We took a trip this past weekend through missouri hills and I was in a constant state of mpg panic! I was trying to DWL, but I think I failed. Yielded 41. I had hoped for much higher considering the amount of highway miles on this trip! :( I asked this before the hack - when do you cross over from "cautious driver" into "hyper-miler"?