My 2006 Corolla becomes very thirsty. Why?

[Evil Dr Wayne]

Hi guys,

My 2006 Corolla assent recently became very patrol-consuming, almost 11L/100KM. It has run almost 60,000km, previous, just 7-8L/100KM. What's the problem? Anyone can give me some clues?

Thank you very much.

[RedSportivo]

Well it often raises on depends on how the car has been driven.

Some peoples foot are alot heavier then others when it comes to the acceelerator any car i own, is never good with fuel because basically i put my foot down and yet the cars are supposed to be good on fuel i use to ask my self why and i realised because its the way i drive.

[LFT-OOF]

when was your last service might be your airfilter is dirty otherwise might be your foot

[the-converter]

You should get a proper diagnosis from your trusted meachanic or Toyota dealer.

They have the right tools to do the job properly.

It can be the air & fuel filter need replacement or cleaning, oxygen sensor, spark plugs & etc..

How often do you get your Corolla service?

[ImPulse]

Tyre pressure correct? I was surprised at how much difference underinflated tyres made to my economy.

Alf

[ben yip]

Tyre pressure correct? I was surprised at how much difference underinflated tyres made to my economy.

Alf

The difference from 6-7 to 11 is quite huge.. Does you car got an instant fuel consumption display on your dashboard

my facelift corolla do around 5L/100km if your speed is steady at 60km/h for driver only at flat surface at 6th gear, if you are doing 7L at that speed, your car for sure have a problem..

Tyre pressure will only affect less that 0.1, and since you are doing steady speed, driving habit is not considered into the equation

11L is way too much even for city driving

Edited June 4, 2011 by ben yip