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Corolla's rock
by tucson_mike
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Dec 03, 2008 (10:09 am)
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Congratulations on your new '09 LE MPG. I have an '06 5-speed and get about 33MPG city and 42MPG highway. With gas at $1.70/gal (Tucson) that works out to about $0.05/mile for gas in the city. I see dozens of Prius' every day and, while they get a bit better MPG, I feel for them on recovering the higher initial cost over the Corolla. I still think the Corolla is the best bang for the buck from a total operating cost standpoint. Hopefully you will find that to be true also.
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Re: Corolla's rock [tucson_mike]
by jimwwhite
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Dec 03, 2008 (12:04 pm)
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Replying to: tucson_mike (Dec 03, 2008 10:09 am)
I love the car, especially the mpg. It has good get up 'n go. It looks nice. I believe it will last a long time like the Volvo 850 it replaces. My only complaint is I could use a tad more leg room. I'm 6'3" and I'd hate to have to do a lot of in town driving. Fortunately I don't. But is anyone out there aware of anything like seat rail extenders for a Corolla?
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New '09 MPG Update
by jimwwhite
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Dec 17, 2008 (12:47 pm)
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I've had a new '09 LE for three weeks now and on my third tank of gas I got 39.1 MPG. That's 320.6 miles on 8.2 gallons. I drive about 95% interstate with no slowdowns and on flat terrain. It's mostly 65-70 MPH along the way. I set the cruise right at the posted speed and rarely ever have to get over. Nice commuting car. It's got everything I need plus.
I'm a happy camper! 
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Re: Toyota Corolla S 2009 fuel economy problem [jonmad]
by zheton
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Jan 02, 2009 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: jonmad (Nov 28, 2008 9:38 am)
I have the same problem with my new Hyundai Elantra 08. Car has 4200 miles and gets only 17 mpg in the city. I also went to my dealer and they refused to run any tests on the car explaining that car needs at least 10000 miles to break in. The interesting part, when I drove the vehicle for the first 3500 miles I was getting 22 mpg in the city and 35-41 mpg highway. After the first oil change and fuel pump replacement (recall) my mileage dropped dramatically. I am just wondering if somebody has any ideas what happened to the car? Thanx.
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Gas Mileage
by debjeff
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Jan 05, 2009 (9:10 am)
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I have noticed that my 2007 Corolla used to get 30 mpg city driving here in Florida. Presently, I am getting only 23-27 mpg. The dealership told me this is due to the ethanol in the gas. I want to know if this is entirely accurate.
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Re: Gas Mileage [debjeff]
by hoopitup2000
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Jan 05, 2009 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: debjeff (Jan 05, 2009 9:10 am)
Gasoline is oxygenated in the cooler months.(October-April) The added oxygen is sensed by your cars computer, and it adjusts the air/fuel mixture to compensate. This results in decreased fuel economy; but less air pollution. Doesn't seem to make sense, but that is what you are experiencing.(More fuel consumed; but less pollution; WTF!!)
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Re: Gas Mileage [debjeff]
by tucson_mike
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Jan 05, 2009 (5:37 pm)
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Replying to: debjeff (Jan 05, 2009 9:10 am)
That seems like an extreme dropoff - I have tracked my MPG on a 2006 manual over 1yr now and hold pretty steady in city at 32 to 34MPG. I would make sure you check your tire inflation (which seems to have the most adverse impact). And of course your driving habits might have changed.
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Get 46mpg using Cleanmpg.com techniques (2008 LE)
by run2w8s
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Jan 15, 2009 (9:07 am)
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My 2008 Toyota Corolla LE 5-speed manual has achieved an average of 46mpg over the it's first year of life. (13000 miles) I use the hypermiling techniques taught at the www.cleanmpg.com website. The ScanGuage II is a very useful device that shows several pieces of fuel economy information simultaneously. Have found that a TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) reading of 19 gives really great MPG on the highway.
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Re: Get 46mpg using Cleanmpg.com techniques (2008 LE) [run2w8s]
by terceltom
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Jan 15, 2009 (11:08 am)
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Replying to: run2w8s (Jan 15, 2009 9:07 am)
Sorry but regarless of what kind of sensor your using unless you converted that puppy to a hybrid there ain't no way your gonna average 46MPG. Perhaps you might gain a high of 46 with highway driving but you'll never average 46 highway and city combined.
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Re: Get 46mpg using Cleanmpg.com techniques (2008 LE) [terceltom]
by backy
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Jan 15, 2009 (8:04 pm)
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Replying to: terceltom (Jan 15, 2009 11:08 am)
Maybe he only drives it on long commutes on the highway? Obviously very few stops, and at a low speed e.g. 55-60 vs. 70-80. Probably over-inflated tires and in a warm weather state too. I can see where 46 mpg would be possible under ideal conditions, but hard to get in general. Try getting 46 mpg today in the Twin Cities for example, with -25 F (that's NOT the windchill) and traffic crawling along due to black ice. Not likely.
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