Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post

cfguy2000 · 08-04-2010, 05:35 PM

1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L 3 spd auto
196,000 miles
Switched to all synthetic fluids about 5,000 miles ago. I think my car really likes it. Consistantly above 30 mpg except in winters when it gets cold and I make short trips going to school. I am going to install an engine block heater this fall.

I am currently on a road trip in Jacksonville, FL. We are going home to Arlington, TX this weekend.

Arlington, TX to Jacksonville, FL: 33 mpg average, 60-65 mph, ac on the whole time (we had the dog with us). The best tank we averaged close to 36 mpg going about 55 with ac on.

When we get home I am going to replace the differential fluid that I didn't realize my car had. Whoops! Thinking about changing my synthetic oil at 6,000 miles (this will be my 2nd refill with Mobil Synthetic for High Mileage Vehicles 5w30 with Mobil Filter)

08-04-2010, 05:35 PM	#29 (permalink)
cfguy2000 imported Appalachian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 70 Yoda - '97 Toyota Corolla Base 90 day: 30.51 mpg (US) She-Ra - '03 Honda Accord EX 90 day: 22.91 mpg (US) Thor - '04 Toyota 4Runner SR5 90 day: 18.26 mpg (US) Thanks: 49 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L 3 spd auto 196,000 miles Switched to all synthetic fluids about 5,000 miles ago. I think my car really likes it. Consistantly above 30 mpg except in winters when it gets cold and I make short trips going to school. I am going to install an engine block heater this fall. I am currently on a road trip in Jacksonville, FL. We are going home to Arlington, TX this weekend. Arlington, TX to Jacksonville, FL: 33 mpg average, 60-65 mph, ac on the whole time (we had the dog with us). The best tank we averaged close to 36 mpg going about 55 with ac on. When we get home I am going to replace the differential fluid that I didn't realize my car had. Whoops! Thinking about changing my synthetic oil at 6,000 miles (this will be my 2nd refill with Mobil Synthetic for High Mileage Vehicles 5w30 with Mobil Filter)