Ecometer Usage - Toyota Yaris Forums

KrazyDawg · 07-27-2010, 01:57 PM

Recently I've purchased an Ecometer and I've been wondering on how to maximize its usage, especially when it comes to accelerating without a tachometer. I tend to overanalyze things and broke down the Ecometer into the four modes it represents. My target mode is 40 MPG.

Instantaneous MPG
MPG will fluctuate greatly but can assist the user in finding the best speed and pedal pressure to maintain the high MPG over a specific point in the road/highway. For example, driving on the highway at 70 MPH my MPG will jump around from high 30s to the low 70s. DFCO will push it higher and I've seen over 200 at the most for me.

Average MPG
This seems like the mode most users would use since it corresponds with the MPG calculated from a complete fill-up. I've noticed my MPG drop from 38 to 35 after driving in the city. Waiting at a traffic light, I dropped nearly 1 MPG.

Speedometer
I don't think this mode is used often but you can attempt to match your MPG to the speed you're driving at given the road conditions e.g. speed limit, hills, etc.

RPM
Since the tachometer is an option, this mode might help in accelerating from a stop sign or traffic light. I read that the magic number is 1500rpm ?

To all Ecometer owners, which mode do you frequently use?

R2D2 · 07-28-2010, 09:45 AM

I find I use the average mpg setting the most. I love the ecograph around the perimeter of the dial and have it set for a target of 50 mpg. I love this device. Best tank so far of 46.2 mpg with auto.

R2

daf62757 · 07-28-2010, 08:00 PM

I use the Instantaneous MPG mode all the time. The outer ring is sort of like a tach so as long as I am in the green....and less than four bars, I am doing good.

I have found that I use routes where I can use the ecometer judge the best mileage. I know where to coast and when to "feather" the engine speed.

birdman · 09-07-2010, 05:20 AM

How do you set it for a target?

KrazyDawg · 09-07-2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman

How do you set it for a target?

In instantaneous mode, you use the right button to set a target. It goes up in increments of 5.

View Poll Results: Which Ecometer mode do you use?
Instantaneous MPG	5	33.33%
Average MPG	7	46.67%
Speedometer	1	6.67%
RPM	0	0%
Various modes	2	13.33%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

07-27-2010, 01:57 PM	#1
KrazyDawg View User's Garage Drives: 08 3dr LB AT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 151	Ecometer Usage Recently I've purchased an Ecometer and I've been wondering on how to maximize its usage, especially when it comes to accelerating without a tachometer. I tend to overanalyze things and broke down the Ecometer into the four modes it represents. My target mode is 40 MPG. Instantaneous MPG MPG will fluctuate greatly but can assist the user in finding the best speed and pedal pressure to maintain the high MPG over a specific point in the road/highway. For example, driving on the highway at 70 MPH my MPG will jump around from high 30s to the low 70s. DFCO will push it higher and I've seen over 200 at the most for me. Average MPG This seems like the mode most users would use since it corresponds with the MPG calculated from a complete fill-up. I've noticed my MPG drop from 38 to 35 after driving in the city. Waiting at a traffic light, I dropped nearly 1 MPG. Speedometer I don't think this mode is used often but you can attempt to match your MPG to the speed you're driving at given the road conditions e.g. speed limit, hills, etc. RPM Since the tachometer is an option, this mode might help in accelerating from a stop sign or traffic light. I read that the magic number is 1500rpm ? To all Ecometer owners, which mode do you frequently use? __________________ Last edited by KrazyDawg; 07-27-2010 at 02:22 PM.

07-28-2010, 09:45 AM	#2
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	I find I use the average mpg setting the most. I love the ecograph around the perimeter of the dial and have it set for a target of 50 mpg. I love this device. Best tank so far of 46.2 mpg with auto. R2 __________________ "The howl was the sound of God’s casting pot, the morphing of my cells into shape, the forming of oceans out of molten premordial plasma. And I could feel it. I could cry for it. I could cry with it." -The Fitful One

07-28-2010, 08:00 PM	#3
daf62757 Nothing beats a Toyota! View User's Garage Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 564	I use the Instantaneous MPG mode all the time. The outer ring is sort of like a tach so as long as I am in the green....and less than four bars, I am doing good. I have found that I use routes where I can use the ecometer judge the best mileage. I know where to coast and when to "feather" the engine speed. __________________ Big Dave Indianapolis, IN Synthetic Oil....its in my car.....for at least 10,000 miles!

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