Gentlemen: STOP your engines!!!
#1
Gentlemen: STOP your engines!!!
For those of you who 'compare' mileage (admit it... which of of us doesn't compare?), you may have noticed that we experienced a sad loss today.
For the first time since the Camry Hybrid forum opened, our average mileage for all Camries in the database lost 1 MPG, slipping from 38 to 37.
Now, if you investigate a little further, you'll notice that it's really just 37.4, which gets rounded down to 37 on the summary screen. But still, it'd be nicer to see the numbers going UP rather than DOWN, as we get more proficient with our new metal beasts.
Anyone else up for the challenge of hitting a 39 mile average for our database?
For the first time since the Camry Hybrid forum opened, our average mileage for all Camries in the database lost 1 MPG, slipping from 38 to 37.
Now, if you investigate a little further, you'll notice that it's really just 37.4, which gets rounded down to 37 on the summary screen. But still, it'd be nicer to see the numbers going UP rather than DOWN, as we get more proficient with our new metal beasts.
Anyone else up for the challenge of hitting a 39 mile average for our database?
#2
Re: Gentlemen: STOP your engines!!!
Steve,
A fantastic idea and I will do my darndest to help the cause (hey, I just gotta get my 'Excellent!' fix, ya know?) but I'm usually dragging around a family of four in my TCH and may not be able to beat the goal. Sure, I have a photo showing 86.6 MPG, but I bet I'll get a tad less than that as an average.
A fantastic idea and I will do my darndest to help the cause (hey, I just gotta get my 'Excellent!' fix, ya know?) but I'm usually dragging around a family of four in my TCH and may not be able to beat the goal. Sure, I have a photo showing 86.6 MPG, but I bet I'll get a tad less than that as an average.
#3
Re: Gentlemen: STOP your engines!!!
Family of four... reducing weight will improve mileage... try running your errands before mealtimes to avoid hauling around unnecessary burgers and chicken thighs. Possibly have your three other family members all use the rear seat, so that you can eliminate the weight of the front passenger seat... (more ideas to follow)...
#4
Re: Gentlemen: STOP your engines!!!
It's the french fries I'm concerned about. Too bad the TCH isn't biodisel compatable: I could have the fast food grease poured directly into the engine, and it would help my tank FE.
At this moment, we have a no food policy in the car. I'd really like to get at least 1000 miles in it before the seats are stained with Hi-C.
BTW, if anybody out there reading this is considering this as a family car, it's great. The back windows are high, but the kids are in boosters so they can see out. There's also a little seat belt clip tucked up in the seat (check it out - every TCH has them) that lowers the belt across the chest of children...very cool. I programmed all four doors to unlock when I touch the driver's door, too. What a car.
At this moment, we have a no food policy in the car. I'd really like to get at least 1000 miles in it before the seats are stained with Hi-C.
BTW, if anybody out there reading this is considering this as a family car, it's great. The back windows are high, but the kids are in boosters so they can see out. There's also a little seat belt clip tucked up in the seat (check it out - every TCH has them) that lowers the belt across the chest of children...very cool. I programmed all four doors to unlock when I touch the driver's door, too. What a car.
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Re: Gentlemen: STOP your engines!!!
Originally Posted by Freeze
There's also a little seat belt clip tucked up in the seat (check it out - every TCH has them) that lowers the belt across the chest of children...very cool.
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Re: Gentlemen: STOP your engines!!!
With any luck I'll be able to help boost the MPG this Friday. My 2nd tank average is showing 45 mpg after 210 miles, despite a few short (10 minute) trips today.
I'll do my best to help us hit a 39 mile average for our database
I'll do my best to help us hit a 39 mile average for our database
#8
Re: Gentlemen: STOP your engines!!!
Thanks, everybody, for helping the 'Undermiler.' I was always the last to be picked on kickball teams, too...darnit.
Wait, I think I have a solution! I'll have the kids and wife run along side the car. This way, the car will get better FE, everybody will get exercise, and I'll look way cool in my new ride. Sweet.
Wait, I think I have a solution! I'll have the kids and wife run along side the car. This way, the car will get better FE, everybody will get exercise, and I'll look way cool in my new ride. Sweet.
#9
Re: Gentlemen: STOP your engines!!!
Originally Posted by Droid13
I was actually a bit dissappointed with these. They aren't anything new, my old 98 base model ultra cheapo Cavalier had them too, and they actually worked a bit better (probably because the Cav had smaller rear setting more so that the clips did a better job). I wish the rear seat belts were adjustable like the fronts, but I can understand why that is hard to do...
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Re: Gentlemen: STOP your engines!!!
And I'll stop letting my husband drive the car, he's not a mileage fanatic like the rest of us. On the freeway today I kept seeing 20 mpg on the gauge when he was driving!!! I only said something once then gave up to keep the peace...I guess a marriage is more important than an extra 2 mpg or so...right???? (Of course, I'm debating that one since he's ruining my tank average...)