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vtec-e · 10-18-2009, 05:40 AM

First trip done. 3.1L/100k over about 110km. At 70kph it does 2 to 2.5L/100k and that appears to be the best it will do. I tried P&G and it just drank the diesel. I'm no P&G pro but i have it reasonably sorted in my yaris.
Anyway, if i was going all the way around the country then i can see how 2.2L/100k is possible while driving reasonably normally.
Oh and another thing; It DFCO's like nothing i've seen before. There is very little decceleration in 5th when i lift off the throttle and i can maintain speed on a very slight downward slope while in DFCO. This helps mpg hugely and offsets the extra fuel used on the uphills.
And another thing, there is a full grille block available for people in cold climates. There is a drawing of it in the users manual and it sure looks smart!

Second half tonight. Here's hoping the weather plays ball with me!

ollie

10-18-2009, 05:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
vtec-e Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 507 De Yaris - '04 toyota yaris T2 90 day: 69.55 mpg (US) Thanks: 111 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts	First trip done. 3.1L/100k over about 110km. At 70kph it does 2 to 2.5L/100k and that appears to be the best it will do. I tried P&G and it just drank the diesel. I'm no P&G pro but i have it reasonably sorted in my yaris. Anyway, if i was going all the way around the country then i can see how 2.2L/100k is possible while driving reasonably normally. Oh and another thing; It DFCO's like nothing i've seen before. There is very little decceleration in 5th when i lift off the throttle and i can maintain speed on a very slight downward slope while in DFCO. This helps mpg hugely and offsets the extra fuel used on the uphills. And another thing, there is a full grille block available for people in cold climates. There is a drawing of it in the users manual and it sure looks smart! Second half tonight. Here's hoping the weather plays ball with me! ollie __________________ Last edited by vtec-e; 10-18-2009 at 05:48 AM..