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Re: 51 mpg at 55 mph [meechity]
by aquapacata
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Jun 04, 2008 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: meechity (Jun 04, 2008 10:33 am)
I have been working on "eco-driving" - coasting, shifting early (I often am in 5th gear by 30 mph), driving slower, etc. I sort of thought my car had a 10 gallon tank, but I'm not sure.
I thought this page was interesting -
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/mpg/MPG.do?action=browseList2&make=Toyota&model=Echo-
it's average user-reported mpg for various model years of the Echo.
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- #197 of 345
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Re: 51 mpg at 55 mph [meechity]
by dephinusorca
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Jun 04, 2008 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: meechity (Jun 04, 2008 10:33 am)
I would be surprised if you can get 40mph at 75-80 with your auto. That's 20mph, or about 30% faster than the EPA speed used to calculate freeway mileage. Also, if you are driving that fast, the odds are (unless you're doing long interstate drives with no interfering traffic) that you are doing additional things that reduce your mileage dramatically, like braking when slower traffic gets in your way, or accelerating when you pass them. If you can slow down to 60mph, with your automatic, you should get 40mph., but there is just no getting around the fact that, all other things being equal, speed reduces efficiency.
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Re: 51 mpg at 55 mph [dephinusorca]
by meechity
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Jun 05, 2008 (3:41 am)
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Replying to: dephinusorca (Jun 04, 2008 4:09 pm)
Yes, it is actually a straight interstate run, 70 miles one way. I usually brake twice - once when I get to work, and once when I get home! 
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- #199 of 345
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Re: 51 mpg at 55 mph [meechity]
by nippononly
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Jun 05, 2008 (7:32 am)
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Replying to: meechity (Jun 04, 2008 10:33 am)
A failing converter can be so plugged as to reduce gas mileage, something you may want to consider. I don't know how long your mileage has been that low.
I believe the coupes have an 11.9-gallon tank, while the 4-doors have 12.4 gallons in the tank.
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- #200 of 345
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gas
by kneisl1
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Jun 05, 2008 (1:54 pm)
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retty sure my 2 door has 11.9 gallons. Didnt realize the 4 door had12.4.
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Re: gas [kneisl1]
by nippononly
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Jun 05, 2008 (7:39 pm)
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Replying to: kneisl1 (Jun 05, 2008 1:54 pm)
Well that is per the owner's manual in my '02 4-door. 12.4 gallons.
But today I only put in 8.4, 354 miles, 42 mpg. Still on track...it varies so little with this little gas champ...
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- #202 of 345
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50 mpg
by mopar71
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Jun 06, 2008 (12:07 pm)
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The most I get is 40 at 65-70 miles per hour.I dont understand how people can say they get 50 mpg unless they are going a steady 40mph or they have made some type of mod to their car.How do you check if the cat is clogged?
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- #203 of 345
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Re: 50 mpg [mopar71]
by andyr2
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Jun 06, 2008 (1:07 pm)
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Replying to: mopar71 (Jun 06, 2008 12:07 pm)
Do you have manual transmission? The stellar numbers mentioned on here are from owners of stick shift Echos. I have a stick, and have not yet attained 40, (though getting closer) although it's probably due to the fact that I got ripped off by a dealer who gave me a car that has had the front end rebuilt. I probably have a different engine or gearbox than standard.
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Re: 50 mpg [mopar71]
by nippononly
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Jun 08, 2008 (10:39 pm)
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Replying to: mopar71 (Jun 06, 2008 12:07 pm)
my 49 mpg runs have been at 60-65 mph max, evening trips with no A/C use, and LONG. I am talking 400 miles or more at a stretch. Maintaining a very steady speed and not exceeding 65 were crucial, I am sure, to attaining that 49 mpg threshold.
And yes, mine is a stick shift. Expect 3-5 points worse if you have an automatic.
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- #205 of 345
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fillup
by kneisl1
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Jun 09, 2008 (1:21 am)
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Currently have 200 miles on the trip meter and the gas gauge is reading nowhere near half full! Looking forward to good numbers next fillup!
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