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From: Peng on 11 Nov 2009 21:28
Hi,

I just bought a 98 XLE V6 for commute. One way is about 4 miles, with
about 10 stop signs and 4 redlights. Now the MPG is about 15-16. Is
that normal?

-Peng
From: camryguy89 on 11 Nov 2009 23:02
On Nov 11, 10:28 pm, Peng <pb01011...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I just bought a 98 XLE V6 for commute. One way is about 4 miles, with
> about 10 stop signs and 4 redlights. Now the MPG is about 15-16. Is
> that normal?
>
> -Peng

No, I don't think it seems Normal at all. I have a 2000 Camry LE 4-cyl
that gets around 31 mpg mixed city/hwy. Two cylinders will make a
difference, but not that much. I would think it should be at least low
to mid 20's
From: Leftie on 12 Nov 2009 00:53
camryguy89 wrote:
> On Nov 11, 10:28 pm, Peng <pb01011...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I just bought a 98 XLE V6 for commute. One way is about 4 miles, with
>> about 10 stop signs and 4 redlights. Now the MPG is about 15-16. Is
>> that normal?
>>
>> -Peng
>
> No, I don't think it seems Normal at all. I have a 2000 Camry LE 4-cyl
> that gets around 31 mpg mixed city/hwy. Two cylinders will make a
> difference, but not that much. I would think it should be at least low
> to mid 20's


The V-6 Camry/Lexus gets markedly worse fuel economy than the Camry
four - there are lots of old posts from people who like the extra power
from the V-6 but still regret not getting the four because of its
outstanding economy for that car's size. I'd say the above fuel economy
is about right for a V-6 in stop and go real world driving, sadly. It
could be improved a bit by accelerating as slowly as safety and courtesy
allows, and coasting as much as possible - no alternating constantly
between gas and brake pedals.
From: Drooler on 12 Nov 2009 10:54
Leftie wrote:
> camryguy89 wrote:
>> On Nov 11, 10:28 pm, Peng <pb01011...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I just bought a 98 XLE V6 for commute. One way is about 4 miles, with
>>> about 10 stop signs and 4 redlights. Now the MPG is about 15-16. Is
>>> that normal?
>>>
>>> -Peng
>>
>> No, I don't think it seems Normal at all. I have a 2000 Camry LE 4-cyl
>> that gets around 31 mpg mixed city/hwy. Two cylinders will make a
>> difference, but not that much. I would think it should be at least low
>> to mid 20's
>
>
> The V-6 Camry/Lexus gets markedly worse fuel economy than the Camry
> four - there are lots of old posts from people who like the extra power
> from the V-6 but still regret not getting the four because of its
> outstanding economy for that car's size. I'd say the above fuel economy
> is about right for a V-6 in stop and go real world driving, sadly. It
> could be improved a bit by accelerating as slowly as safety and courtesy
> allows, and coasting as much as possible - no alternating constantly
> between gas and brake pedals.

OK lets see 1 mile = 5280' x 4 = 21120'/14(up to 14 stop signs & lights)
= 1509' between stops. Does the car ever fully heat up?, how fast do you
accelerate to in that little over 1/4 mile between stops, are the lights
long delay so you are sitting for 2-3 minutes at the lights, AC on or
off, headlights on or off. so many variables in that equation. I think
you should worry more about damage due to so frequent short trips than
milage
From: Jason James on 13 Nov 2009 01:01

"Peng" <pb01011053(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
news:fc5c8e50-dea5-4a05-8fb5-1128965ad3db(a)z41g2000yqz.googlegroups.com...
> Hi,
>
> I just bought a 98 XLE V6 for commute. One way is about 4 miles, with
> about 10 stop signs and 4 redlights. Now the MPG is about 15-16. Is
> that normal?

It's too heavy on fuel. Should be no lower than 22 mpg. Get the mixture
ratio checked. Any mechanic worth his salt should have the gear to do this.
I would avoid dealers, for an honest reliable private mechy. Ask around at
work if need be.

Jason


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