how many mpg should i be getting - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

rubeq · 10-10-2009, 02:47 AM

i am averaging about 15 mpg. why would that be

Bitter · 10-10-2009, 08:24 AM

either something is broken/wrong with the car or you really need to stay off the gas pedal. i got 17mpg ONCE when i first got the car and drove it like a nutcase.

awildman · 10-10-2009, 11:06 AM

There are tons of things it could be, and probably is a combination of things. You'll have to be more specific with your information if you want specific advice. Or just take it to a mechanic who can diagnose it in person. That's your best bet anyway.

trife96 · 10-10-2009, 11:15 AM

you should be getting twice that amount. Sounds like your in bad need of a full tune up, check tire pressure also. Just averaged 30mpg in mine Friday

rubeq · 10-10-2009, 12:39 PM

30 mpg i wish!!!! but i will be getting a full tune up soon.

gold94corolla · 10-10-2009, 02:00 PM

I average 40.... max 45, so it isn't good to get 15 lol.

rubeq · 10-10-2009, 10:15 PM

40!!!! thats insane. i wish i saw those numbers!

prizmster · 10-11-2009, 12:58 AM

30+ with mixed city and highway

dJcHiKo · 10-11-2009, 09:21 AM

no 15 must suck!
get your car checked out man

***PhatRoyale*** · 10-11-2009, 09:36 AM

you should be getting within a few MPG's of the EPA estimates for your car.

Sounds like it's time to catch up on maintenance items.

Zain · 10-12-2009, 10:42 PM

i am getting 22 on average
i will be changing my exhaust manifold and will get these plugwires
hope it helps abit
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NGK-I...#ht_5324wt_958

msrdude · 10-12-2009, 11:35 PM

30 mpg??? man you guys drive slow or you have a lucky corolla. I get about 22 city and 26-30 hwy. Whenever I lose mpg, i use fuel system cleaner and it works for years. And something interesting, whenever i drive slow, I get crappy mileage, but if i speed and floor it all the time, i get better gas mileage. Sounds weird, but its true. lol

***PhatRoyale*** · 10-13-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by msrdude

30 mpg??? man you guys drive slow or you have a lucky corolla. I get about 22 city and 26-30 hwy. Whenever I lose mpg, i use fuel system cleaner and it works for years. And something interesting, whenever i drive slow, I get crappy mileage, but if i speed and floor it all the time, i get better gas mileage. Sounds weird, but its true. lol

Lugging the engine is equally as bad for fuel mileage.

gold94corolla · 10-13-2009, 11:42 AM

Those plugs and wires look good, that's what I got.... didn't make a difference though lol. I guess mine were working fine.

***PhatRoyale*** · 10-13-2009, 02:01 PM

Just get a regular set of NGK wires, they're cheaply priced and would probably pair better with NGK spark plugs.

They are also blue too.