Hypermiling my 08 Camry

[GSW]

I just bought a 4 cylinder Camry and even though the gas prices are way down from Summer, I just had to see what type of mileage I could get. Normal driving (around 65mph) for me means 80 miles round trip daily. I'm getting 33.4 mpg. By hypermiling (nice) and also gliding with foot off gas pedal, transmission in (D) I'm getting 34.5 mpg. Thats Hybrid territory!! I'm pretty sure I can at least get 35 mpg. I may get a hybrid (or EV) in a couple of years when Lithium-ion batteries take over, but I'm happy for now.

[TrailDust]

Originally Posted by GSW

I just bought a 4 cylinder Camry and even though the gas prices are way down from Summer, I just had to see what type of mileage I could get. Normal driving (around 65mph) for me means 80 miles round trip daily. I'm getting 33.4 mpg. By hypermiling (nice) and also gliding with foot off gas pedal, transmission in (D) I'm getting 34.5 mpg. Thats Hybrid territory!! I'm pretty sure I can at least get 35 mpg. I may get a hybrid (or EV) in a couple of years when Lithium-ion batteries take over, but I'm happy for now.

I think the easiest way to get the most mileage (provided you're driving over fairly level terrain) is to simply set the cruise control and stay at a steady, constant speed. I've got a V6 in my Avalon and I've been able to consistently get 32 MPG by doing nothing other than cruise control at 65 MPH and 35 PSI in the tires. For a vehicle of its size that's pretty awesome mileage without having to really "work" for it.

TrailDust

[CamrySExxx]

Originally Posted by GSW

I just bought a 4 cylinder Camry and even though the gas prices are way down from Summer, I just had to see what type of mileage I could get. Normal driving (around 65mph) for me means 80 miles round trip daily. I'm getting 33.4 mpg. By hypermiling (nice) and also gliding with foot off gas pedal, transmission in (D) I'm getting 34.5 mpg. Thats Hybrid territory!! I'm pretty sure I can at least get 35 mpg. I may get a hybrid (or EV) in a couple of years when Lithium-ion batteries take over, but I'm happy for now.

wow that some GREAT mileage! If you do keep up your habits, the gas savings will add up! Don't become one of those hyper milers who do ANYTHING for the extra few miles. Eg turn your car up on the highway while tail gating a transport truck.

[GSW]

Originally Posted by CamrySExxx

wow that some GREAT mileage! If you do keep up your habits, the gas savings will add up! Don't become one of those hyper milers who do ANYTHING for the extra few miles. Eg turn your car up on the highway while tail gating a transport truck.

Not me! If I would have bought a Camry hybrid if I was that much of a fanatic.


Traildust, Thats great mileage for a V6 in any car! My tire pressure so far has been 34lbs.

[TrailDust]

Originally Posted by CamrySExxx

Eg turn your car up on the highway while tail gating a transport truck.

My brother-in-law used to do that, until a few months passed and he saw the amount of damage to the front grill work and hood from all the rocks and gritty dirt kicked up by the big rigs. Now he tries other ways to improve his mileage.

And GSW, if you think that Avalon mileage is great how about 26-28 MPG with my V6 Highlander? No, it's not a hybrid, and my mileage reflects the mileage other Highlander owners are getting (2008 owners that is) with the SUV. I love my Highlander...if anybody messes with it, bring plenty of body bags!

[GSW]

Originally Posted by TrailDust

My brother-in-law used to do that, until a few months passed and he saw the amount of damage to the front grill work and hood from all the rocks and gritty dirt kicked up by the big rigs. Now he tries other ways to improve his mileage.

And GSW, if you think that Avalon mileage is great how about 26-28 MPG with my V6 Highlander? No, it's not a hybrid, and my mileage reflects the mileage other Highlander owners are getting (2008 owners that is) with the SUV. I love my Highlander...if anybody messes with it, bring plenty of body bags!

Very impressive for such a large vehicle. The wife might have to buy one of those to replace the (hate to say it...Yukon). I'm not a GM fan, but hope they recover to build more efficient and competitive (quality) autos. But thats another story.

[worthywads]

I'm pull 37+ in the summer with my I4 truck, that Camry has a lot more than 35 with some more effort.

www.cleanmpg.com is a good site for hypermilers, and no we don't recommend drafting trucks, but engine off while coasting can be one of many tools.

[GSW]

Originally Posted by worthywads

I'm pull 37+ in the summer with my I4 truck, that Camry has a lot more than 35 with some more effort.

www.cleanmpg.com is a good site for hypermilers, and no we don't recommend drafting trucks, but engine off while coasting can be one of many tools.

Worthywads, thanks for the website. I'll check it out.

[touringcamry]

To be honest, 34.5 is good, but nothing spectacular. The car is rated 34 MPG highway. I did 34.5 without even trying. I drove a distance of over 530 miles without refueling on a trip. This included a climb up to 4100ft, and then another climb of 2500 ft, getting stuck in the middle of the Los Angeles area evening commute and not exceeding 20 MPH for a distance of about 40 miles. When I refueled, I think I still had about 3.5 gallons left so I think 600 miles is definitely doable but I'm a bit scared to try.

As far as the Camry Hybrid, it probably would take you a long time to recoup the difference in terms of fuel savings unless you do a lot of stop and go driving. The hybrid setup works best in stop and go driving situations.

[GSW]

Originally Posted by touringcamry

To be honest, 34.5 is good, but nothing spectacular. The car is rated 34 MPG highway. I did 34.5 without even trying. I drove a distance of over 530 miles without refueling on a trip. This included a climb up to 4100ft, and then another climb of 2500 ft, getting stuck in the middle of the Los Angeles area evening commute and not exceeding 20 MPH for a distance of about 40 miles. When I refueled, I think I still had about 3.5 gallons left so I think 600 miles is definitely doable but I'm a bit scared to try.

As far as the Camry Hybrid, it probably would take you a long time to recoup the difference in terms of fuel savings unless you do a lot of stop and go driving. The hybrid setup works best in stop and go driving situations.

Good to hear, since our camrys are similar. With only 11K miles on the car I'm hoping I still have a little breakin to consider. I haven't taken my Camry on a long trip yet so maybe without to much stop and go, I'll get 35 mpg.

[jcrm2666]

I have a 4 cyl '07 camry with a 5 spd. I will drive 130 miles per day between 70 and 85 mph. I will usually get between 550 and 575 miles per tank. I usually fill up 17 gallons at a time, so i guess that equals out to be about 33 mpg. I think the key is to religiously rotate the tires and run them a bit higher in psi. I just replaced the factory tires at 65000. I run mine at around 37-38 psi.

[TrailDust]

Originally Posted by jcrm2666

I have a 4 cyl '07 camry with a 5 spd. I will drive 130 miles per day between 70 and 85 mph. I will usually get between 550 and 575 miles per tank. I usually fill up 17 gallons at a time, so i guess that equals out to be about 33 mpg. I think the key is to religiously rotate the tires and run them a bit higher in psi. I just replaced the factory tires at 65000. I run mine at around 37-38 psi.

At 37-38 PSI you don't have any issues with center wear on the tires?

[jcrm2666]

I have had no issues at all with center wear. The factory tires were junk as far as i am concerned. They were 70,000 mile tires and i got 65000 out of them and they were definitely bald when i replaced them. That was not my issue with the tires. It was the lack of traction in the wet or in the snow that really got to me.

[GSW]

Originally Posted by jcrm2666

I have a 4 cyl '07 camry with a 5 spd. I will drive 130 miles per day between 70 and 85 mph. I will usually get between 550 and 575 miles per tank. I usually fill up 17 gallons at a time, so i guess that equals out to be about 33 mpg. I think the key is to religiously rotate the tires and run them a bit higher in psi. I just replaced the factory tires at 65000. I run mine at around 37-38 psi.

jc, I agree. I usually run my tires at 35 psi, which usually translates to about 33-34 mpg for me. Just wondering if anyone has found a better tire than the stock Turanza? Michelin ?

[Daox]

I run all my tires at 45 psi or higher. I've never had any center wearing problems. The steel belting keeps the tires flat and not ballooned out. Steering response is better, wet traction is better, tread wear is better. The only downside is snow traction. So, just lower your pressure for winter.