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#152 of 158 Re: Fuel Economy Sucks!!!! [matrix42] by zsinclair Feb 10, 2009 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: matrix42 (Mar 30, 2008 11:31 am) Hey there. I just bought a 2006 Matrix XR and am getting awful mileage as well. Last tank of gas was 19MPG!!! I am at a complete loss. I bought it used at 28K, single owner who took care of it under warranty. What did you find out was wrong with your car? Replies to this message: mantech (Feb 10, 2009 8:49 pm) matrixvibe (Mar 10, 2009 8:37 am)
#153 of 158 Re: Fuel Economy Sucks!!!! [zsinclair] by mantech Feb 10, 2009 (8:49 pm)
Replying to: zsinclair (Feb 10, 2009 1:41 pm) Please take it to the authorised Toyota Service and have it computer checked. Keep in mind we are still in winter season our gas still oxigenated. Normal city driving it should be around 25mpg with auto transmission. Replies to this message: matrixvibe (Mar 10, 2009 8:37 am)
#154 of 158 Poor MPG by matrixvibe Mar 10, 2009 (8:35 am)
I recently bought an '05 Vibe- Matrix with less than 28K on it. I've been averaging about 27 mpg highway at 65 to 85 mph and 30 to 31 city. Very disappointing. It has original tires. I noticed that the fronts are rated at a higher psi than the backs, they are original equipment... Goodyear RSA's. Have also noticed that it drives kind of "squirrely" over bumps. Have read the threads on camber and toe and I'm concerned for tread life and mileage. Any suggestions?
#155 of 158 Re: Fuel Economy Sucks!!!! [mantech] by matrixvibe Mar 10, 2009 (8:37 am)
Replying to: mantech (Feb 10, 2009 8:49 pm) Forgot to mention it's a base model 5 spd. I feel I should be getting well over 35 city as I live in a rural area with littel stop and go. Freeway mileage should improve not decrease in my estimation. I've been considering a cold air intake and have been looking to reprogram for better fuel efficiency.
#156 of 158 still chugging along by nippononly Mar 28, 2009 (10:22 pm)
Filled up tonight for the first time in a couple of weeks, maybe longer: 11.33 gallons, 422 miles, which my calculator says is better than 37 mpg. Can't complain! Don't suppose I will be seeing the 40 mpg I was dreaming of, any time soon though.   2007 XR 5-speed.
#157 of 158 and so by nippononly Apr 27, 2009 (8:03 am)
the A/C use has begun in earnest, here in California!   As a result, last night's fill-up: 377 miles, 10.9 gallons, makes for 34.5 mpg according to my calculator.   2007 XR 5-speed.
#158 of 158 Grill block by circuitsmith Dec 02, 2009 (12:09 pm)
I blocked off the lower grill for the winter in hopes of warming up the engine quicker. A piece of black foamcore 4x30" behind the grill: I'd rather have it look low key than try to gain any slight aerodynamics by modding in front of the grill. I'm hoping to save a little gas by warming up the engine faster. I take mostly short (10-20mi) trips.   Update: I've compared the average of two fillups without the cover to two with the cover and saw an increase of 0.75MPG (27.25 to 28MPG), in spite of a small drop in average ambient temp. All fills were ~1/2 a tank at the same pump with no topping off. All the trips were short, mostly stop and go, 20mi or less, driving the way I normally do, which is pretty gently.

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