Best way to accelerate - Toyota Yaris Forums

FatYaris · 08-07-2010, 02:23 AM

Hi All,

I've just managed to bag a pretty good deal on a used Yaris YRS. My questions is how to accelerate to maximize mileage. ATM, I change gears at just under 2000rpm to get up to 60kph.
Can anyone tell me if it might be better to from 3rd to 5th gear, and in 5th gear go from 35kph to 60kph. Would this wear out the clutch excessively, or will it be economical.

Thanks
Fatty

BailOut · 08-07-2010, 09:41 AM

Welcome to the forums.

That's exactly how I accelerate, and I've found that if I use enough throttle to get to 2k RPM rather quickly that drivers behind me don't get upset.

marcus · 08-07-2010, 10:13 AM

press the gas pedal.......lolz

FatYaris · 08-08-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BailOut

Welcome to the forums.

That's exactly how I accelerate, and I've found that if I use enough throttle to get to 2k RPM rather quickly that drivers behind me don't get upset.

Bahahahhah,
yeah, I know what ya mean. I do try to be considerate of other drivers and save my crawling for the back streets.

I guess my questions is, does accelerating from slow speeds in 5th gear will hurt the clutch.

Billiam · 08-08-2010, 11:21 AM

Personally I think around 3K RPM is the best point to shift for fuel economy. Lugging an engine is got particularly efficient or good for the engine and clutch.

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STC · 08-08-2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BailOut

Welcome to the forums.

That's exactly how I accelerate, and I've found that if I use enough throttle to get to 2k RPM rather quickly that drivers behind me don't get upset.

That's what I do!

Cheers!

Lucas13 · 08-08-2010, 06:30 PM

Im easy on the throttle shifting around 2.5k too much throttle at low rpm may lead for a lot of carbon deposits speacially on the valves, is important to find the right balance if you are going uphill in 4th or 5th gear you need to know if your engine is under rev for the power needed at that moment, if the engine is under rev you will end up using more gas and forcing the motor.

bkrownd · 08-09-2010, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billiam

Personally I think around 3K RPM is the best point to shift for fuel economy. Lugging an engine is got particularly efficient or good for the engine and clutch.

3000 is pretty racey - I usually shift at 2500 during "quick" acceleration and 2000-2200 for low/conservative acceleration. I never let it get rough, but it will accelerate smoothly with gentle throttle from 1600 RPM. What do you consider "lugging"?

zachryboles · 08-10-2010, 06:14 PM

3k? thats for sissies and sheep shaggers....... redline all day everyday

TLyttle · 08-11-2010, 12:13 AM

Light throttle is the best way to good economy. If one had put an eggshell under the throttle of my Yaris, it would remain intact after 50,000kms. I don't hold up traffic, I have fun, and (most important) my brakes are like new. Brakes are a big enemy of fuel economy!

Looking way ahead, watching traffic light patterns, using inertia, all work for good FE.

An old car of mine got great fuel economy, yet it registered 4,000rpm at 60mph, so it isn't rpm that eats fuel, it is throttle opening. My Yaris is way more aerodynamic than my old car, but again I seldom used full throttle for anything... sorry about that, zachryboles...

stripey · 08-11-2010, 05:25 PM

[QUOTE=TLyttle;500263]Light throttle is the best way to good economy. If one had put an eggshell under the throttle of my Yaris, it would remain intact after 50,000kms. I don't hold up traffic, I have fun, and (most important) my brakes are like new. Brakes are a big enemy of fuel economy!

Looking way ahead, watching traffic light patterns, using inertia, all work for good FE.]

I agree with all of this, and enjoy my driving even more than before as it's so relaxing doing it this way.

henry33 · 08-31-2010, 03:24 AM

best way to accelerate is to have as high gear as possible in less time so first you will consume some more fuel buy accelerating the car more fast but after that when you shift the fifth gear and drive smoothly with one speed it will dropped down very fast ;)

08-07-2010, 02:23 AM	#1
FatYaris Drives: 06 Yaris Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4	Best way to accelerate Hi All, I've just managed to bag a pretty good deal on a used Yaris YRS. My questions is how to accelerate to maximize mileage. ATM, I change gears at just under 2000rpm to get up to 60kph. Can anyone tell me if it might be better to from 3rd to 5th gear, and in 5th gear go from 35kph to 60kph. Would this wear out the clutch excessively, or will it be economical. Thanks Fatty

08-07-2010, 09:41 AM	#2
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	Welcome to the forums. That's exactly how I accelerate, and I've found that if I use enough throttle to get to 2k RPM rather quickly that drivers behind me don't get upset. __________________ - 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.

08-08-2010, 11:21 AM	#5
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 561	Personally I think around 3K RPM is the best point to shift for fuel economy. Lugging an engine is got particularly efficient or good for the engine and clutch. http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...nomy-3159.html http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...9145649AATaJkR http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=1143775 __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet.

08-10-2010, 06:14 PM	#9
zachryboles Chunk love Yarii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Silver 3DR Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 331	3k? thats for sissies and sheep shaggers....... redline all day everyday __________________ Yarii's falice enhancement list: 30% Tint W/ 15% Rear Tint, Tanabe DF210 Springs,Tanabe Concept-G Exhaust,Injen CAI,Piggies SSK Recent Kills: 06 Vette, 08 Cobalt SS, ?? Civic Del Sol, 10 Audi TT

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stripey Pretty green Yaris Verso Drives: Toyota Yaris Verso Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shropshire, England Posts: 37	[QUOTE=TLyttle;500263]Light throttle is the best way to good economy. If one had put an eggshell under the throttle of my Yaris, it would remain intact after 50,000kms. I don't hold up traffic, I have fun, and (most important) my brakes are like new. Brakes are a big enemy of fuel economy! Looking way ahead, watching traffic light patterns, using inertia, all work for good FE.] I agree with all of this, and enjoy my driving even more than before as it's so relaxing doing it this way.

08-31-2010, 03:24 AM	#12
henry33 Drives: yaris1.33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: slovakia Posts: 425	best way to accelerate is to have as high gear as possible in less time so first you will consume some more fuel buy accelerating the car more fast but after that when you shift the fifth gear and drive smoothly with one speed it will dropped down very fast ;)