2005 Corolla -> 10L per 100 KM WTF?!!!

[pandaharo]

I think a lot also depends on the pump at the station, some pump pop earlier than others (Defective?), so your car might not have used 36l total. The petro I always go to, the pump on island 1 always pop way early and I can fill about another 5l if I keep at it.

[TrevorK]

Heating puts a higher strain on the car's electrical system. Needs more gas to spin the alternator faster, that kinda thing.

You do realize the pulley for the alternator generally runs off the crank and the ONLY way to "spin the alternator faster" is to brings up your RPMs?

The only time heating puts a strain on gas mileage is when it involves the AC system. Some cars for instance use the AC system for the defroster.

[TrevorK]

A guy at work has a 2005 and he gets only slightly better gas mileage with a 5 speed.

[fast_typeR]

we have to keep in mind his car only has 8000+ kms on it. His car is therefore still in its break-in period and it is more gas consuming during this period.

there's nothing to worry about. I assume you already had one oil change at that mileage, and your car will become more fuel efficient after the second oil change.

[Reggin]

10L/100KM is normal for your situation

1) City Driving: Self explaintory

2) Winter: the gas has antifreeze in it, which reduces its efficency and causes fuel consumption to increase

3) YOU'RE CARRYING 2 PEOPLE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES IN THE CAR.

enough said, your fuel economy is normal for the situation you're in.

[gheart008]

Anyone have experiences with these fuel injection cleaners? I'm assuming you mean the ones in liquid form that they sell at like Canadian Tire where you dump it into the gas tank every time you fill up?

Does someone have a lead foot?

Maybe Fuel Injection cleaner? Heating doesn't take a hit to fuel consumption, unless you're using the windshield defogger (which uses the A/C compressor) alot.

[i6s1]

Driving the car cold will also prevent it from going into top gear until the engine is warm. That's what my Toyota does. No fourth gear until warm.

Running the heater uses practially no gas. If that's really the reason, you should drive with your headlights off, not use your turn signals, and make sure you don't use the power seat, locks, or windows.

[dablackgoku1234]

I hear FP60 is the way to go from http://www.lubecontrol.com. But shiet, its expensive to ship to Canada.