A NEW 2005 that gets 39 MPG?

None of that is typical in 2008...

 

I'll be happy if I get the advertised 31 mpg on a trip.

 

I noticed ever since gas price sky rocketed, I've been getting better mileage. Granted I dont have a Camry yet, but my 95 Taurus use to get about 170-200 miles before having to fill up again. Now, I get 230-270. Anyone experience this on any of their cars?

 

Only 270 miles on a tank? Thats horrible.

During the winter I averaged about 300-320 miles per tank with 2 gallons left, and during the summer I get between 375-425. (20-21MPG vs 27-29MPG).

 

no

 

Hmmm...coworker noticed it on his 95 Celica and my gf noticed it on her 03 Honda Accord. We didnt change our driving habits either.

 

my best is 35mpg with a V6, last weekend i got 34.5mpg with some left in the tank

 

i just fill up when my gas light comes on..

anyways i was looking at this used car dealer site and he had a gen5 camry and he stated it gets 38mpg... so in km's with the 18.5gallon tank it would convert to about .. 1125km's per tank. I've never seen close to that with the gen5 or gen6 2az... honestly i see about half of that.

 

i usually only get 300 miles out of a tank, and i average 25-27mpg in my 2003 camry
ive had as high as 38 mpg on an all highway trip, but i do alot of stop and go short trip city driving since i only work 2 miles from home, so i dont typically get as good of milage as id like to get and am capable of getting

 

That's nothing if it's highway. The best I got was 44mpg, but it was all hwy driving.

Right now, my mileage is over 35mpg average. I get over 360 miles average per fill-up.

 

I do both highway and city. Majority city. Highway only going to work and going to gfs

My '97 Sable had an 18 gallon tank as well IIRC. But I was referring to his mileage on the Camry.

Oh. You quoted "Only 270 miles on a tank? Thats horrible." so I thought you were referring to my gas mileage.

i hate ALL of you for getting anything above 25mpg. I have an 05 SE I4, i live in NYC and its ALL city driving so i only get 20mpg... gah!

NYC here as well. Not only is it stop and go or just a plain parking lot, but the roads and driveways are horrible. Cant even lower the car without scratching the front.

 

We knew the Buick (2000 Limited, 125,000 miles) needed quite a bit of work/maintenance. However, when we determined it needed a transmission, we headed for the Toyota dealer.

After my positive experience with my Corolla, a new Camry seemed to be the best choice. They close early on Friday - 5:00 p.m. I called the salesman, he was willing to stay late.

The timing was perfect. We arrived at 4:58 p.m. When we came in the dealership, a lady was just walking out the far door. She was picking up her new Camry. She had just traded in a 2005 Camry LXE. The salesman showed us several new and used cars. But, we settled on the car that school teacher had just traded in. It is loaded (the wife likes it like that), with only 15,000 miles.

It was obvious my wife was getting great mileage around here. I've never actually calculated, but I will now. After getting the 39 mpg on our trip, I'm wondering what she's been getting around here.

 

i hate ALL of you for getting anything above 25mpg. I have an 05 SE I4, i live in NYC and its ALL city driving so i only get 20mpg... gah!

 

i feel you there randy.....i hate city driving and it kills my milage as well

 

I get fantastic gas mileage on my 2004 Corolla. Great car. So, when my wife's Buick died, we looked at Toyotas. Glad we did. Here's the latest: We just returned from our first trip with her new (2005 Camry XLE). I am shocked at the gas mileage. We got 39 mpg!!! It is the 4 cylinder (K&N air filter, Amsoil in engine & tranny). Is this typical for Camrys?

the wind must have been helping you sail on your trip because 39 mpg is not normal.

 

Speed is a factor also. Just because you're doing 75mph+ on the highway doesnt mean you'll get better gas mileage. You're actually using more gas.

 

*sigh* I usually get 25 MPG on highway going 80+
and between 20-25 overall.

this is with an 02 Camry v6, 4 speed auto

but then again that's what it is rated at. 20-27 MPG

 

i drive a 05 camry i4 and hate stop and go seems like i only get 20-23 mpg im almost always filling up every 3 to 4 days it seems like my friend gets more mileage in his 05 mustang then i do in my camry

 

damn when i had my 97 es300 (1mz v6 4 speed auto)
it got 23-27 on average, and i recorded a few 30+ tanks
hat car dia lot better on the highway, city ate it alive.

my 07 i4 se gets a solid 27 on just about every tank. got 29.5 on a trip through the mountains. and this is with my 225 tires over 215 normal se.
i got a trip set upp for july lets see how we do there.

but 39mpg is awsome that = hypermiling..

 

Hmm... i was getting around 25 when I left during the winter... now I get 30... only things i changed was my intake to K&N and my driving habit... can't wait to switch to my 18's to see how well i do then

hypermiling... hahaha... don't forget to drive with your shoe off

 

Some parts of the country have additives put into the gas in winter. Supposedly the "winter" gas doesn't provide as good as mileage as the summer mix makes.

 

Bitterly Disappointed in MPG....

This is a sore subject right now.
I have a new-to-me 2004 Camry SE 4-cyl auto and am just checking MPG - I could tell it was not going to be a good story. I drive like the proverbial "little old lady", staying in right lanes, not exceeding 70 on freeway, etc.
I'm getting 24MPG, and that is about 40% "freeway" driving.

SO, I propose we interactively here do a "RX FOR BEST MPG" .
I assume the following obvious:
- Run a can of Fuel injector cleaner [or three]: Which one works?
- Change to New Spark Plugs {Which ones?}
- Check, Clean, or replace O2 Sensor
- New wires for new sparkies???
- K&N or other Cold Air Intake: Does the Camry mass air flow calculation deal well with the increased flow??
- Inflate tires to Max pressure
- Run the best oil money can buy

What else? And can someone fill in the questions in my list, because I have got to do something. My wife's 200+ HP Malibu 6Cylinder auto AVERAGES 28MPG...... and its a lot less expensive. Our Corolla does fine... averages about 32, got as high as 36.

 

ZAPP, Without question I'd say you need a tune-up but at 70 mph most cars mpg will drop quite a bit. Your Camry might not get as good mpg as some other cars but you bought it because it'll outlast most other cars by 100K miles......didn't you ?? My overall mpg in my 2009 was 30 point something on my last fill up. When you decide to do a tune-up only use wires and O2 sensors made by Toyota. You can actually buy OEM cheaper online than going to your local auto parts store. Dextron is good stuff to clean your injectors with. I'd change your plugs, wires, PCV, air filter, hoses, belts, thermostat, anti-freeze, and transmission fliud/filter all at the same time. You've made a good decision buying your Camry and if you take good care of it it'll take good care of you.

 

That advice pretty much sucks. :thumbdown

Without question? Really? His vehicle's mileage would be my first question.

He doesn't have spark plug wires. :hammer:

I've never heard of Dextron. There is a Dexron transmission fluid that does NOT work well for cleaning fuel injectors. :hammer:

What exactly is the point of changing plugs, wires, PCV, air filter, hoses, belts, thermostat, antifreeze, and transmission fluid/filter all at the same time? Most of that has nothing to do with fuel mileage and the service intervals aren't the same either. :hammer:

 

I get 600 miles per tank,but I let mine nearly run out first.33-35 average mpg in mixed driving.I added a K&N air filter and took it off because it made my mileage go down big time,also I never run ethanol gas.

 

that answers one question: the ECM cannot respond to increased airflow.
they need to consult with Suzuki: puny motorcycle EFI system responds to such changes - all in a day's work.

Hey TRD - i did my homework, just forgot to discount by the "Kool-Aid Factor" which is prominently displayed here.
I prefer reality.

 

I fill up my tank.
75$

I used to average around 270 miles to the whole tank.

Now I changed up my driving habits, and I consistently get 350-400mph half freeway.

 

To be honest...

No matter how much we complain and whine, gas prices are still going to go up, no matter what we say. If you're that worried about gas mileage, get a 21spd huffy.

Just change your driving style and call it a day.

 

if that were a good solution peachy, no Prius's would be sold......

if the camry doesn't cut the mustard, it will be trashcanned and replaced - like the lexus and the 4runner.
I don't marry these things and don't bow to the manufacturers like they're gods. its just a tool that works for me or gets pitched out

To be honest...

No matter how much we complain and whine, gas prices are still going to go up, no matter what we say. If you're that worried about gas mileage, get a 21spd huffy.

Just change your driving style and call it a day.

 

Discount by kool aid?Please explain.I'm going to North Carolina next month,be ready Todd.We goin to da strip!