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#272 of 304 Get 46mpg using Cleanmpg.com techniques (2008 LE) by run2w8s Jan 15, 2009 (9:07 am)
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. Replies to this message: terceltom (Jan 15, 2009 11:08 am) backy (Jan 15, 2009 8:04 pm) kipk (Jan 16, 2009 7:32 am) terceltom (Jan 16, 2009 8:05 am) and 1 more...
#273 of 304 Re: Get 46mpg using Cleanmpg.com techniques (2008 LE) [run2w8s] by terceltom Jan 15, 2009 (11:08 am)
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. Replies to this message: backy (Jan 15, 2009 8:04 pm) kipk (Jan 16, 2009 7:32 am) terceltom (Jan 16, 2009 8:05 am) backy (Jan 16, 2009 8:36 am)
#274 of 304 Re: Get 46mpg using Cleanmpg.com techniques (2008 LE) [terceltom] by backy Jan 15, 2009 (8:04 pm)
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. Replies to this message: kipk (Jan 16, 2009 7:32 am) terceltom (Jan 16, 2009 8:05 am) backy (Jan 16, 2009 8:36 am)
#275 of 304 Re: Get 46mpg using Cleanmpg.com techniques (2008 LE) [backy] by kipk Jan 16, 2009 (7:32 am)
Replying to: backy (Jan 15, 2009 8:04 pm) I don't find "run2w8s" report to be unbelievable, especially under good driving conditions.   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
#276 of 304 Re: Get 46mpg using Cleanmpg.com techniques (2008 LE) [backy] by terceltom Jan 16, 2009 (8:05 am)
Replying to: backy (Jan 15, 2009 8:04 pm) I'll take your word for it as you seem like more of a Corolla expert then I. When you speak of averages at 46 mpg. your are saying at some point you were getting even higher than 46 and this just seems so unlikely to me. Replies to this message: backy (Jan 16, 2009 8:36 am)
#277 of 304 Re: Get 46mpg using Cleanmpg.com techniques (2008 LE) [terceltom] by backy Jan 16, 2009 (8:36 am)
Replying to: terceltom (Jan 16, 2009 8:05 am) I am not a Corolla expert, but I've driven enough small cars in over 35 years (including Corollas) that I have a good idea of what they are capable of under different driving conditions. For example, I have achieved over 40 mpg under ideal conditions with my Elantra 4AT with an iron block 2.0L engine that is far less efficient than the Corolla's 1.8L mill, and upper 30s on a 328Ci I6. And that was using only basic gas-saving techniques, not all the hypermiler tricks. So I think mid-40s on a Corolla using hypermiler techniques is very doable.   The key thing is, "YMMV". Someone who averages 46 mpg may have a much different daily driving route than most other drivers.
#278 of 304 Re: Toyota Corolla Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [KarenS] by Burgundia Feb 09, 2009 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (May 31, 2005 8:04 am) I have a 97 Corolla DX, I do about half surface and half freeway driving every week. I get around 28mpg. When I do majority freeway driving I get 32-33 mpg.   I''ll be trading it in soon for a new Corolla, only because after 11 years the maintenance costs are starting to get significant...plus I just want a new car.
#279 of 304 '09 Corolla LX by jimwwhite Mar 13, 2009 (12:12 pm)
I bought my Corolla back on 12/1/08 and now I've driven it 9K miles. It's almost ready for the second oil change. This is one fine car! It's everything I wanted plus. During the colder winter months here in NC which aren't all that cold I averaged right around 37 mpg. Now that the weather is warmer and my two last tanks were 41.2 and 40.7 mpg. I drive about 95% interstate each day with very little slow down or traffic and the road is pretty flat. I'm also a conservative driver in that I set my cruise control on 65 mph as soon as I get on the interstate and rarely have to take it off until I get to work. It's a 60 mile each way commute.   Great car! Replies to this message: kipk (Mar 14, 2009 3:19 am) terceltom (Mar 14, 2009 6:10 am) hoopitup2000 (Mar 14, 2009 8:09 am)
#280 of 304 Re: '09 Corolla LX [jimwwhite] by kipk Mar 14, 2009 (3:19 am)
Replying to: jimwwhite (Mar 13, 2009 12:12 pm) Good post.   It would be interesting to learn what your mileage would be at 60 mph. It would only add 5 or 6 minutes to the drive.   Kip
#281 of 304 Re: '09 Corolla LX [jimwwhite] by terceltom Mar 14, 2009 (6:10 am)
Replying to: jimwwhite (Mar 13, 2009 12:12 pm) Yes, highway mileage is superb but there is quite a noticable difference when city driving is your primary mode. City driven Corollas can expect to get anywhere around 23 mpg. Keep in mind this is all start and stop city driving. Just curious, your model is an XLE or an LE?

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