2007 Camry SE Fuel Economy

[nachiket]

Hi everyone

I got a brand new 2007 Camry SE (I4) in May 2007. I have been regularly checking the fuel economy stats for it each time I fuel up. For the first 5-6 months, I was getting close to 17-18 mpg. I primarily drive in San Jose (not too much on the highways, though I do occasionally go up to San Francisco, which is like 40 miles away). The official (advertised) figures are 24 city, 34, highway. I dont get anywhere as close to these, even if its 100% highway driving. I do know that normally you get 3-4 mpg's less than the quoted ones. Can someone give me a realistic estimate of mpg's for this variant? Also, my latest refuel gave me a meagre 15mpg (approx 210 miles for 14.15 gallons)
I had my 5k mile service done a month back. Any tips?

Thanks in advance,

Nash

[islandboy57]

City driving has an infinite number of variables. City driving in one area is not the same in another area. With 100% city driving, I average 18 MPG. It's been lower than that but not often.

[Boxedin]

The basics are as follows. Tire pressures at 35 psi all the time, make sure who changes your oil is using preferably 0w20 (that is initial fill at the factory) or 5w20. Conservative driving speeds. Make sure you are driving it in overdrive, not 1,2,3, etc. Let me know if I can be of anymore help.

[nachiket]

Originally Posted by Boxedin

The basics are as follows. Tire pressures at 35 psi all the time, make sure who changes your oil is using preferably 0w20 (that is initial fill at the factory) or 5w20. Conservative driving speeds. Make sure you are driving it in overdrive, not 1,2,3, etc. Let me know if I can be of anymore help.

Thanks for the tip. I actually havent ever checked tire pressures on the car (this is my first car, I'm a total noob as far as cars go ). I have an automatic btw (forgot to mention). I've had just one oil change till now, at my 5k service. I did that at the dealership i got the car from, so I'm assuming it was alright - I didnt check which oil was put in though.

-Nash

[skyxliner]

if you got it changed at the dealer, i would think the oil quality is pretty good.

as for the fuel mileages, also do note that the car learns how you drive and adjusts to it. the first 5k the car response felt delayed but i'm almost hitting 10k and i have a bit of a lead foot and the car responses much faster to me.

[Joeyg023]

Ive been getting 25-26 in town for my 08 SE and 29-30 on the highway.

[gene112601]

i got a 2008 Camry SE 5 Speed and im getting with Full Tank of Gas

300~320 mls local.. great mpg

[akira751]

Originally Posted by gene112601

i got a 2008 Camry SE 5 Speed and im getting with Full Tank of Gas

300~320 mls local.. great mpg

I get that with my V6 in city driving and I have a heavy foot.

[suki355]

i have a 08 4banger too i seem to average 200miles on half tank. i do 75% h.w and 25% city. they say you get better fuel mileage as you drive. hopefully its true. right now its winter time so i hope in the summer ill get better mileage as well.. .

[workerant]

Here is my car info for 2007. (Camry SE V6, mostly HWY)
804.548 Total Quantity Purchased (Gallons)
$2,084.14 Total Cost ($)
2.581 Average Price ($/G)
27.83 Average Fuel Economy (MPG)
54 Total # Fill-ups

31.77 Highest MPG
21.91 Lowest MPG

[Boxedin]

Originally Posted by nachiket

Thanks for the tip. I actually havent ever checked tire pressures on the car (this is my first car, I'm a total noob as far as cars go ). I have an automatic btw (forgot to mention). I've had just one oil change till now, at my 5k service. I did that at the dealership i got the car from, so I'm assuming it was alright - I didnt check which oil was put in though.

-Nash

Originally Posted by skyxliner

if you got it changed at the dealer, i would think the oil quality is pretty good.

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When I got my first oil change at a Toyota dealer they used 10w30 in my 0w20 car... doesnt inspire much confidence... mpg dropped 15% also...

[nachiket]

Originally Posted by Boxedin

When I got my first oil change at a Toyota dealer they used 10w30 in my 0w20 car... doesnt inspire much confidence... mpg dropped 15% also...

Is there any way I can check?

[njerald]

Originally Posted by nachiket

Is there any way I can check?

Like read your receipt?

[nachiket]

Will check, but I'm pretty sure they didnt include details of what oil they put in.

[BoxesandLines]

Just filled up tonight, v6 se, mixed use, 24.8MPG.