32-38 and I get 30.4 -35.2
2007-05-05 16:09:07 · 10 answers · asked by tom-obrien@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
wtf is wrong with you seriously? that is an average
2007-05-05 16:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The estimated mileage is very difficult to achieve. I've heard that there will be changes in the near future that will make them more closely reflect the actual mileage a consumer might really get. When they do the testing to the estimated mile per gallon, it is actually performed indoors on something similar to a dyno. This method doesn't account for road conditions and environment factors like wind. I can't remember exactly off the top of my head what the difference was, but the fuel used during the testing isn't exactly like the fuel that you would get at a gas station. The testing never gives an accurate indication of what you would actually get.
2007-05-06 16:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by cory h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The mileage ratings on vehicles assume.
1. You don't have any accessories turned on (ie A/C or defroster is turned off)
2. Tires are at optimal pressure. Make sure your tires are filled to proper pressure.
3. All filters are clean. Air, fuel
4. New cars take some time for the piston rings to seal/seat. So you might be losing some slight power in a new car due to the rings being new.
There is always some deviation between the sticker mileage and the mileage you get on your car. The estimates always assume optimal conditions.
2007-05-05 23:14:59 · answer #3 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What the sticker says and what you get in real life is not the same thing. It even explicitly stated in the manual that specific driving habits, equipment, etc. affect actual gas mileage. Your readings are within reasonable range, and no dealer will take your concern as a legit one.
2007-05-05 23:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 32-38mpg is an EPA estimate. These are not toyota #'s.
Gas mileage can very alot because of so many variables(traffic, acceleration and braking patterns, tire inflation, etc.)
And if you're getting as high as 35.2mpg, that's really nothing to complain about.
2007-05-05 23:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by Jon T 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Be happy you get 30 mpg. Gas milage depends on how you drive and other envionmentle factors. its not an exact science. just a guide line of what the car is capable of during a typical drive. Chances are sometimes your is better then the sticker says and sometimes worse. they averaged out a couple of drives and drivers to come u with those numbers
2007-05-05 23:15:11 · answer #6 · answered by david g 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i own a shop and you ,ll have to give it time to get broken in good,it wont get good mileage at first,but in a few months it should improve,a lot of people are not happy with the mileage their getting on the newer cars,but some do get better when they get good and broken in,and some don't,just give it time and see,that's all you can do for now,good luck hope this helps.
2007-05-05 23:14:39 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
unfortunately the numbers that you find from the manufacturer are generally impossible to achieve in real life. manufacturers do not actually drive the cars to come up with fuel economy numbers. they base them on a number of factors such as curb weight, drag coefficients, and the fuel air ratio programmed in your car's computer just to name a few. other things that will affect actual economy are where you are driving your car, your driving habits and how much weight is actually in your car. the fact that you get within 10 percent of the manufacturer's numbers is actually impressive.
2007-05-05 23:20:40 · answer #8 · answered by alex e 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER AND HAVE A FEW MILEAGE TEST PERFORMED ON IT.
2007-05-05 23:13:00 · answer #9 · answered by david_townsell 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
contact dealership
2007-05-05 23:13:19 · answer #10 · answered by smokey 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋