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Toyota Corolla Real World MPG

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Re: Getting less MPG on 2003 Toyota Corolla [kenym] by dhar
Jan 07, 2007 (10:05 pm)
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Replying to: kenym (Jan 05, 2007 7:50 am)

I live in Philadelpia, PA and it is not as cold as Ohio here. But MPG around 20 seems way too less.
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Re: M.P.G. for 2006 corolla 5 speed vs. automatic? [nippononly] by philphil
Jan 08, 2007 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: nippononly (Dec 24, 2006 1:35 am)

My 2007 is off by 4%, but the good way. If I drive 100 miles on the odometer it is really 104. I'm very sure of this. I tested it many ways, mile markers, taking two different cars to work on the exact same route, etc. So if I get 30 mpg it's really 31 and change. When I get to 100,000 miles on my car it really would be 104,000. I'M NOT COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ONE AT ALL. If it was 4% off the other way then I'd be the first one at the dealer's complaining.
 
Phil
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Re: Getting less MPG on 2003 Toyota Corolla [dhar] by quietspirit
Jan 10, 2007 (9:26 pm)
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Replying to: dhar (Jan 07, 2007 10:05 pm)

What happened? I thought corollas were supposed to have good gas mileage.
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2007 Corolla S by new2toyota
Jan 25, 2007 (7:43 pm)
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My daily commute is 128 miles roundtrip with 32 of it local roads averaging 45-55mph (when no idiots are in front of me). The remainder is on the highway with average speeds of 70-85mph. I've been averaging ~32mpg since purchasing the vehicle 54 days ago.
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Re: Getting less MPG on 2003 Toyota Corolla [dhar] by enjoyingmylife
Jan 28, 2007 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: dhar (Jan 04, 2007 10:11 pm)

I'm no expert, but here are some things I've learned, since I'm getting about 23 mpg in roughly 50-50 driving of my 98 auto CE w/ 53k(!) miles:
 
Dirty air filter:
 
If air can't flow smoothly through your air filter, your mileage will go down. Can you see through it? If not, it may be time to change it.
 
Tire pressure and width:
 
Are they wider than average for the corolla? Too little air (of course, you don't want too much either!) or wider tires would increase the surface area of your car's contact with the ground, creating more tension and lowering your fuel economy. Wider tires do, however, improve handling.
 
Driving style:
 
Try to avoid higher RPM's.
 
A/C:
 
The more you run it, the worse your fuel economy.
 
Weight:
 
This is another example when More definitely equals Less. Carry passengers a lot? Have junk in your trunk (your car's silly! ).
 
BTW, can someone please explain who's adding stuff to the gas in the winter? Also, why else the same circmstances cause cars to get less mileage in winter? Thanks!
 
I'll repost after I change my air filter and reinflate my tires.
 
Jonathan
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Re: Getting less MPG on 2003 Toyota Corolla [enjoyingmylife] by electrobuzz
Jan 28, 2007 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: enjoyingmylife (Jan 28, 2007 9:05 am)

Great points Jonathan! Whether we know them or not, yours are a great reminder, especially this time of year, when there are oxygenated additives in the gas. The product is partly "burned", with the primary additive MTBE. Here's a good discussion as well on winter mileage:
 
http://www99.epinions.com/msg/show_~threads/cat_id_~3/id_~5889/forum_id_~124
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Re: Toyota Corolla Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [jim56] by lakesguy
Jan 30, 2007 (1:16 pm)
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Replying to: jim56 (Jun 05, 2005 1:56 pm)

I live in Northern MN. I have owned my 2006 Corolla S (5 speed) since brand new and have under 12,000 miles on it. In the summer I regularly get 40mpg+ (topped out at 43). In the winter, I average 30-36 (keep in mind that we need to have our cars run for a bit to warm them up here in the northland). I regularly travel about 15 miles to work going about 60mph. Excellent in my opinion.
 
Jim
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05 Corolla getting bad gas mileage...help by bigchico83
Feb 02, 2007 (4:51 pm)
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I used to be able to get 325 miles per tank..which i was happy with..now im gett barely between 250-230 per tank..has anyone have this same problem? I dont know if it has to do with the cold weather or not. The only upgrade i have is an intake, which I havent had any problems with becuase i put back my orginial intake and didnt solve the problem.
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Re: 05 Corolla getting bad gas mileage...help [bigchico83] by kenym
Feb 04, 2007 (4:11 pm)
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Replying to: bigchico83 (Feb 02, 2007 4:51 pm)

It depends on where you live. I live in North East Ohio and since the end of October when the gasoline company's started using the winter additives in the gas my MPG has dropped about 10 too 12%. However this is due too a lot of things not just the winter additives being added to the gas. Such as driving conditions. It take longer to get places because of the traffic congestion and poor driving conditions. Also by running the defroster constantly is the same as running the A/C constantly. So a lot of things contribute to the reduction of MPG in winter driving
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Re: 05 Corolla getting bad gas mileage...help [kenym] by bigchico83
Feb 05, 2007 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: kenym (Feb 04, 2007 4:11 pm)

Ok so this is pretty much a "winter" affect..and should expect same type of scenerio during the summer..its makes a lof sense

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