Getting About 36mpg - Toyota Yaris Forums

chrisj · 09-19-2010, 05:18 PM

I finally calc'd my mileage, and found that I am getting right around 36mpg. One thing is, we don't normally drive highway miles, and spend most of our time driving around town or on short trips.

flyguyskt · 09-20-2010, 01:55 PM

i seem to average around the 35 mark too now that i hit 20 k miles, ighway i can see mid
40's. but i drive hard. and dont worry bout gas mileage much. sure i could proly hit the 50's but i lke to get where im going

MadMax · 09-20-2010, 02:01 PM

Auto or manual? I ask because I have an auto and larger, wider wheels (17"), and I'm getting about that mileage with average driving...

Those bigger wheels do reduce gas mileage a bit!

Cheers! M2

SpaceShot · 09-20-2010, 05:38 PM

I have the 3dr with a manual and started out at 36 - 38 and steadily crept up to 44 avg now.
The things that made the biggest difference for me:
1. Tire pressure (at least make sure they are inflated to the door placard value)
2. ScanGuage (instant MPG and tach functions)
3. Practice on the commuting route. (look for downslopes, stop lights versus stop signs)

Taking your foot 1-2 notches off the gas if not completely off, makes a difference on a route that you know well. Coasting up to major stops, or on any downslope can become a habit if you pay attention to it for a month or so.

I also use 0W Mobil 1, but I can't judge if that helped more than 1 Mpg. Same goes for a Shark Fin antenna and K & N Filter.
A cheap $15 solar battery charger seems to make 1.5-2.0Mpg difference parked in the sun for 9+ hours.
(not logical, but definitely repeatable, and a better value than the antenna or filter)

Dragracer · 09-20-2010, 05:44 PM

Mine is a 2010 3 door hatch with auto. I drove over 300 miles today, and got 33.25mpg. I'm a happy camper.

STC · 09-20-2010, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisj

I finally calc'd my mileage, and found that I am getting right around 36mpg. One thing is, we don't normally drive highway miles, and spend most of our time driving around town or on short trips.

Very good!

If you take long trips driving highway miles and under 55 mph you will definately see a difference! You should break 40 MPG easily...

Are you using engine glides? Deceleration Fuel Cutoff (DFCO), and any other FE techniques for the Yaris?

Cheers!

chrisj · 09-20-2010, 11:46 PM

STC, I have no idea what any of those techniques are!

MadMax · 09-21-2010, 08:09 AM

DFCO is a mechanism that shuts off fuel to the engine during deceleration. You can read more about it here.

As for engine gliding and other fuel efficiency tactics, take a gander in the Fuel Economy forum (where this thread is posted). We've got some serious hypermilers (folks who want to squeeze out as much as they can out of every drop of gas they use) in that that forum, but others argue that those techniques can cause problems by holding up traffic in certain circumstances. It's your decision to try to employ any of them, I for one will try to use DFCO when I can by downshifting my transmission (remember, it's an automatic); but as for hypergliding and what not, I can't be bothered as my 35 MPG average is good enough for me, especially considering the larger wheels I have on my hatch!

Cheers! M2

STC · 09-21-2010, 08:17 AM

^ +1

mark schofield · 09-21-2010, 08:46 AM

at 18000 miles with the manual tranny, I get an average of 35 mpg. Highway only is allot higher. I don't beat it, but I don't try to hyper mile either

chrisj · 09-21-2010, 09:03 AM

Thanks MadMax. Will research all that.

brg88tx · 09-21-2010, 03:22 PM

i just got my worst tank ever this weekend on a trip. was going about 80 mph the whole time with the a/c on and a friend and his huge dog with us. still got 36.8 mpg.

krolos · 09-23-2010, 08:13 AM

I get 38 averaging 75 mph on the high way and that is with roof rack and surfboard, Ac on or Off I found makes very little difference if any,
I am quite happy with that.

chrisj · 09-23-2010, 09:32 AM

I am amazed that you get those mileages with those speeds. That's awesome, and now I won't have to get onto my wife for wasting gas with her lead foot!

why? · 09-23-2010, 12:24 PM

Our Yaris loves going fast. It is more about how you go fast, then the actual speed, to get the good gas mileage. The FE forum has great tips to get crazy good gas mileage.

KrazyDawg · 09-23-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceShot

A cheap $15 solar battery charger seems to make 1.5-2.0Mpg difference parked in the sun for 9+ hours.
(not logical, but definitely repeatable, and a better value than the antenna or filter)

I'm not seeing how a solar battery charger can make a difference. What is it charging?

09-19-2010, 05:18 PM	#1
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	Getting About 36mpg I finally calc'd my mileage, and found that I am getting right around 36mpg. One thing is, we don't normally drive highway miles, and spend most of our time driving around town or on short trips. __________________

09-20-2010, 02:01 PM	#3
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Auto or manual? I ask because I have an auto and larger, wider wheels (17"), and I'm getting about that mileage with average driving... Those bigger wheels do reduce gas mileage a bit! Cheers! M2 __________________

09-20-2010, 05:44 PM	#5
Dragracer Yaris Noobie View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3 Door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lecanto, FL. Posts: 57	Mine is a 2010 3 door hatch with auto. I drove over 300 miles today, and got 33.25mpg. I'm a happy camper. __________________ Calling an illegal immigrant an undocumented worker, is like calling the corner drug dealer an unlicensed Pharmacist.

09-20-2010, 11:46 PM	#7
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	STC, I have no idea what any of those techniques are! __________________

09-21-2010, 08:09 AM	#8
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	DFCO is a mechanism that shuts off fuel to the engine during deceleration. You can read more about it here. As for engine gliding and other fuel efficiency tactics, take a gander in the Fuel Economy forum (where this thread is posted). We've got some serious hypermilers (folks who want to squeeze out as much as they can out of every drop of gas they use) in that that forum, but others argue that those techniques can cause problems by holding up traffic in certain circumstances. It's your decision to try to employ any of them, I for one will try to use DFCO when I can by downshifting my transmission (remember, it's an automatic); but as for hypergliding and what not, I can't be bothered as my 35 MPG average is good enough for me, especially considering the larger wheels I have on my hatch! Cheers! M2 __________________

09-20-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
flyguyskt Drives: white hatch Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sd Posts: 7	i seem to average around the 35 mark too now that i hit 20 k miles, ighway i can see mid 40's. but i drive hard. and dont worry bout gas mileage much. sure i could proly hit the 50's but i lke to get where im going

09-20-2010, 05:38 PM	#4
SpaceShot Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 171	I have the 3dr with a manual and started out at 36 - 38 and steadily crept up to 44 avg now. The things that made the biggest difference for me: 1. Tire pressure (at least make sure they are inflated to the door placard value) 2. ScanGuage (instant MPG and tach functions) 3. Practice on the commuting route. (look for downslopes, stop lights versus stop signs) Taking your foot 1-2 notches off the gas if not completely off, makes a difference on a route that you know well. Coasting up to major stops, or on any downslope can become a habit if you pay attention to it for a month or so. I also use 0W Mobil 1, but I can't judge if that helped more than 1 Mpg. Same goes for a Shark Fin antenna and K & N Filter. A cheap $15 solar battery charger seems to make 1.5-2.0Mpg difference parked in the sun for 9+ hours. (not logical, but definitely repeatable, and a better value than the antenna or filter)

09-21-2010, 08:17 AM	#9
STC "LibertyRides!" View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3Dr LB \| 2020 Stang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 576	^ +1 __________________ ~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS - (Click below to see Gaslog): Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent

09-21-2010, 08:46 AM	#10
mark schofield Drives: 03 Echo, 04 Scion xA, 02 Range Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Madison CT Posts: 16	at 18000 miles with the manual tranny, I get an average of 35 mpg. Highway only is allot higher. I don't beat it, but I don't try to hyper mile either

09-21-2010, 09:03 AM	#11
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	Thanks MadMax. Will research all that. __________________

09-21-2010, 03:22 PM	#12
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	i just got my worst tank ever this weekend on a trip. was going about 80 mph the whole time with the a/c on and a friend and his huge dog with us. still got 36.8 mpg.

09-23-2010, 08:13 AM	#13
krolos Drives: 2008 yaris sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: wa state Posts: 90	I get 38 averaging 75 mph on the high way and that is with roof rack and surfboard, Ac on or Off I found makes very little difference if any, I am quite happy with that.

09-23-2010, 09:32 AM	#14
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	I am amazed that you get those mileages with those speeds. That's awesome, and now I won't have to get onto my wife for wasting gas with her lead foot! __________________

09-23-2010, 12:24 PM	#15
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Our Yaris loves going fast. It is more about how you go fast, then the actual speed, to get the good gas mileage. The FE forum has great tips to get crazy good gas mileage. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple