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304 messages,  Last post on Oct 18, 2009 at 11:58 AM

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Re: 2009 LE MPG [jimwwhite] by terceltom
Oct 14, 2009 (5:20 am)
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Replying to: jimwwhite (Oct 14, 2009 3:37 am)

Nice to hear that you don't have any issues with the new EP steering. Some on this forum seem to think that EVERY Corolla is infected with some kind of faulty steering problem. I agree whole heartily with your fondness of the Corolla as I fully enjoy driving my 2009 XLE. I would just question the safety of over inflating your tires.
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Re: 2009 LE MPG [jimwwhite] by tucson_mike
Oct 14, 2009 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: jimwwhite (Oct 14, 2009 3:37 am)

I have been experimenting with the tire PSI. Being underinflated is generally agreed as dangerous and poor for MPG. I have been stepping up the pressure each month looking for the point of no further improvement in MPG. At 37 PSI right now and it seems to be leveling off at about 32.5MPG mostly city with a little interstate driving. I think there probably is a point on the high end where the MPG might improve slightly but the decreases safety outweighs that. Each tire is different also - I got the Michelin HydroEdge which I think says 44PSI is the max on the sidewall.
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Re: 2009 LE MPG [tucson_mike] by mcdawgg
Oct 14, 2009 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: tucson_mike (Oct 14, 2009 6:13 am)

Be careful about going too high. You will get less traction, because there will be less tire surface area on the road. Great for MPG, bad for safety. I add 3 lbs to what the sticker inside the door says.
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2010 Corolla 48 MPG! by xbubblehead
Oct 17, 2009 (6:48 pm)
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I filled up in Damascus (Oregon) and drove to Salem (Oregon). As I was leaving I-5 to go to Highway 22 my gas mileage peaked at 48.0 mpg! I filled up with Union 76 gas (regular) in Damascus. I was easy on acceleration but did run into some traffic in Clackamas. I drove conservatively using the cruise control set at about 58. While on I-5 I was going about 65 and did some drafting behind trucks for a portion of the trip.
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Re: 2010 Corolla 48 MPG! [xbubblehead] by terceltom
Oct 18, 2009 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: xbubblehead (Oct 17, 2009 6:48 pm)

Excellent MPG !
 
Can I ask how do you like the EPS steering in your new Corolla?

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