08-05-2008, 03:51 AM
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02' Corolla CE @ 37 mpg, what next?
Hi,
I got new tyres for the Corolla and have them inflated to 44PSI. I don't do hypermiling yet but follow some simple tips like driving slower between 60-65 mph and coasting to stop signs and traffic signals. Also use the AC a lot less. I get about 37 MPG of which most is highway driving.
I am wondering what changes can I make to the car to help the MPG. This is an automatic transmission Corolla.
Thanks!!
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08-05-2008, 03:52 AM
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A correction. What ready-made or off-the-shelf items can I buy and add to the car to help mpg?
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08-05-2008, 04:38 AM
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something simple to try for a weekend is take out the back seat, and passenger seat, and spare and tools and see what the weight reduction does.
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08-05-2008, 04:44 AM
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I'm doing 42mpg (average) in my 05 rolla, you can do some gril blocks, lighter weight engine oil, and take out the spare and jack and replace em with a can of fix-a-flat or get AAA or some other towing service, i have both.
check my mod thread here:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...auto-2300.html
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08-05-2008, 08:41 AM
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before taking out the spare check your state's laws.
in maine you have to have a spare and a jack by law. theres heavy fines for not having one if you're sitting on the side of the road
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08-05-2008, 09:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ecotoy
Hi,
I got new tyres for the Corolla and have them inflated to 44PSI. I don't do hypermiling yet but follow some simple tips like driving slower between 60-65 mph and coasting to stop signs and traffic signals. Also use the AC a lot less. I get about 37 MPG of which most is highway driving.
I am wondering what changes can I make to the car to help the MPG. This is an automatic transmission Corolla.
Thanks!!
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Are you coasting in neutral? If not, try it. You can start coasting much earlier.
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08-05-2008, 09:28 AM
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Welcome to the forum ecotoy.
FYI, you are hypermiling already. Hypermiling isn't a specific technique, its simply driving for the best fuel economy and achieving it on a regular basis.
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08-05-2008, 10:21 AM
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search the web...I do believe that there are some lowering springs and such that are avaliable for your car.
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08-05-2008, 10:30 AM
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lowering springs are available for the 98-02 8th gen corollas. If you get new springs you should get new shocks as well.
its an expensive upgrade, ~500-700 dollars, for minimal MPG gains. although you will be able to take corners faster
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I've recently bought a four speed automatic '02 Corolla CE as well. First tank was 37mpg. Changed the oil to Mobil1 5W30 and adjusted the nut behind the wheel a little and my second tank was 41mpg. Mainly, I've just been a little lighter on the accelerator and kept to the speed limit. Mind you, I have a 45 mile commute each way, most of it 55mph rural.
You can check my planned mods, but the ScanGauge is at the top of my list, followed shortly by a grille block (ScanGauge to help monitor temps) and front air dam, some modification to my air intake (looking to eliminate pressure drops). If I go nuts, I'll do some wheel skirts and a belly pan. But I'm going to run August "as-is" and see what I'm averaging.
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