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Replying to: tucson_mike (Dec 03, 2008 10:09 am) |
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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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Replying to: jonmad (Nov 28, 2008 9:38 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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Replying to: debjeff (Jan 05, 2009 9:10 am) |
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Replying to: debjeff (Jan 05, 2009 9:10 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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Replying to: run2w8s (Jan 15, 2009 9:07 am) |
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Replying to: terceltom (Jan 15, 2009 11:08 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jan 15, 2009 8:04 pm) I have a Scan Gauge ll and it gives extremely accurate readouts, once it has received corrected data from fill ups, actual speed, and so forth. Recently took a short trip, with rolling hills the norm. About 20% was backroads with a few traffic lights. About 80% was X-Way at 55 mph. The occational flat sections of road at 55mpg showed 31-35 mph. Average mileage for the trip (going) was 28.2 mpg. Coming back I stepped up the speed to 60 on the X-way portion, and the average for that return trip was 26.7 mpg. The X-Way portion on flat ground was more like 28-33. This is 3+/- less than the same sections at 55mph. Upon returning, I refilled the tank. The gallons used, total miles driven, as well as the MPG were dead on between the Scan Gauge, the gas pump, the odometer, and manually figuring the MPG. Understanding mileage like this is nothing to get overly excited about for a Corolla. However this was done with a 4400#, 3.5 liter V6, 4wd, automatic, Honda Pilot pushing a lot of air. It has an EPA rating of 15/20 or something like that. Locally it is getting 19+/- mpg for the entire tank. Driving conditions, weight of the drivers foot, and willingness of the driver all contribute to mileage. Hyper milers employ techniques that I personally would not. For me, common sense and courtesy to others prevail. Example: If I'm on a 2 lane X-Way and traffic is moving fast, I will generally run the posted limit and stay in the RH lane. On local and back roads I generally run 5mph over the posted limit. If some jerk wants to ride my bumper, I will seek a way to let him pass. Nobody wins in a wreck! Keep in mind, it is not that you pressed the peddle, but how you press the peddle.  Kip |
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