I have a 2014 Toyota Sai (Japan import, similar to a camary) with 54,000kms (33,554 miles) on it.
It’s getting around 16km/L (37.6mpg) where as other people with the same car are getting around 20-22km/L (47-51mpg)
I got the battery tested by a mechanic and he said all the cells are healthy and deliver the correct voltage. I’ve also inflated the tyres to the correct pressure. Is there anything else I should be doing or checking to improve the fuel efficiency?
Thank you so much!
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Oil, 0W20?
You can also see this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSJtOTtxec
The “pulse and glide” hybrid economy technique.By the way, what country are you in, and where do you go to get your Sai serviced?
I have a small Toyota Yaris hybrid and on highway I get 17 - 18 km / liter. If I drive to my parents which is in a city environment plus a long road that is max 80km/h over a total distance of about 20km, it reads 23km / 1 liter. These are the numbers in cold weather. In the summer the numbers are 20% better
Sorry, I have no idea how mpg or km/L translate to my good old L/100 km. I also was a bit alarmed wheN i couldn’t get the 3.5 L/100 in my Yaris Cross, then I realized it’s doable only: 1) in spring or early autumn when you don’t crank your A/C up too much 2) if you drive in a flat area 3) if you follow the eco indicator. Like, even on a highway it’s possible if you run at optimal speed, not the top speed allowed. Then 3.5 L/100 is doable. But in winter driving uphill when I’m late I will be getting up to twice that figure.
check that the brake sliding pins are lubricated.
binding brakes destroys the MPG really fast.
Could be due to the colder weather. My fuel economy goes to shit in the winter.
Aside from what you checked already . You can Check the oil and spark plugs . New can give you better mpg .
Biggest thing will be your foot . Keeping the Rpm’s low.
FWIW the US EPA rating for the badge-engineered Lexus HS250h is 35 city, 34 hwy