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#5268 of 5279 Re: 99 Camry Issues [smile1017] by jander111 Aug 11, 2006 (9:23 pm)
Replying to: smile1017 (Aug 10, 2006 11:44 am) For a Camry 4-cylinder, do not waste money on 91, regular 87 is the one to use. For a V6, I heard someone claim it gets 5 or so more horsepower by using 91 but I don't feel any difference -- HP or MPG-wise. When you check you MPG later, try this: 1. Fill up. 2. Reset the trip meter. (A or B, either one. I use A to calculate MPG, and B to remind me oil change.) 3. Next time fill up, let the pump turn off by itself and obtain a receipt. 4. Write down the number of miles shown on the trip meter. 5. Miles divide by the gallons on your receipt. This is your MPG. 6. Repeat 2 - 5 to get your next MPG. Simple but I know too many people calculate their mpg the wrong way. Good luck with your repair. Replies to this message: smile1017 (Aug 14, 2006 12:44 pm)
#5271 of 5279 Re: 99 Camry Issues [jander111] by smile1017 Aug 14, 2006 (12:44 pm)
Replying to: jander111 (Aug 11, 2006 9:23 pm) I have been calculating my MPG the way you mentioned above for years. That is not the problem, but I think the new mechanic is right. I may have been testing the difference during the break in period, which may have cause different mileage feedback due to other reasons that just the gas. Just got a call regarding the repairs. They're going smoothly and will have a good chance of getting the car back tomorrow. I have been driving my husband's Tundra for the past three days - what a gas guzzler!!

#5268 of 5279: Re: 99 Camry Issues [smile1017] by jander111; Aug 11, 2006 (9:23 pm)

Replying to: smile1017 (Aug 10, 2006 11:44 am)

For a Camry 4-cylinder, do not waste money on 91, regular 87 is the one to use. For a V6, I heard someone claim it gets 5 or so more horsepower by using 91 but I don't feel any difference -- HP or MPG-wise.

When you check you MPG later, try this:
1. Fill up.
2. Reset the trip meter. (A or B, either one. I use A to calculate MPG, and B to remind me oil change.)
3. Next time fill up, let the pump turn off by itself and obtain a receipt.
4. Write down the number of miles shown on the trip meter.
5. Miles divide by the gallons on your receipt. This is your MPG.
6. Repeat 2 - 5 to get your next MPG.

Simple but I know too many people calculate their mpg the wrong way.

Good luck with your repair.

smile1017 (Aug 14, 2006 12:44 pm)

#5271 of 5279: Re: 99 Camry Issues [jander111] by smile1017; Aug 14, 2006 (12:44 pm)

Replying to: jander111 (Aug 11, 2006 9:23 pm)

I have been calculating my MPG the way you mentioned above for years. That is not the problem, but I think the new mechanic is right. I may have been testing the difference during the break in period, which may have cause different mileage feedback due to other reasons that just the gas.

Just got a call regarding the repairs. They're going smoothly and will have a good chance of getting the car back tomorrow. I have been driving my husband's Tundra for the past three days - what a gas guzzler!!