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Hello Nairalanders, as y'all can see from my previous threads, I bought a 2008 toyota camry July last year, the fuel consumption was something else and totally out of this world, I went from mechanic to mechanic, to detect and get It resolved, but the fault remained the same, nothing changed. So August last year, I bought a 2012 corolla, but it seems It also consume fuel which I didn't realized until I stormed upon a thread here on Nairaland, I came to this conclusion when I saw a thread on Nairaland titled "how much fuel per km does your car consume" I clicked on the thread and read all the comments and to my surprise, my corolla consume more fuel than those using v6 cars, a guy commented that his Toyota Venza goes 490 miles for 40k fuel, which is approximately 42 liters, I saw another comment where a guy stated that his camry goes 270km for 20k fuel.

Whereas my 2012 corolla goes 150km for 30k fuel which is approximately 31L of fuel. This Is the 5th time I have timed and calculated it's fuel consumption, the first I got 150km for 30k fuel, the second I got 144km for 30k fuel, the third I got 152km on 30k fuel, the forth, I got 146km on 30k fuel and the last which was four days ago, I got 149km on 30k fuel. I used "km" because my corolla gas milage reads in km and not miles.

Nevertheless, upon realizing this, I got a Nigerian used 2008 camry yesterday, the engine Is in great shape "very silent" but my mechanic I went with to purchase It warned me that there's no catalyst on it, In which I still proceeded in purchasing it, as I intended buying a catalyst for it tomorrow morning. I'm yet to test it's fuel consumption because I'm unable to drive It yet because my papers are not yet ready.

I have not sold my 2012 corolla yet, I told myself that If it consumes just like the corolla or consumes slightly just above the corolla, then I would sell my corolla, but If it consumes far more than the corolla then I would sell the newly bought camry and continue using my corolla.

For those using the 2007, 2008 or probably 2009 camry, what's your fuel consumption How many miles/km does your car goes per liter

Below are the pictures of my corolla and my newly bought camry.

My camry has no catalyst. So far, fuel consumption is fair and I always turn on the AC whenever I drive it. Mine has a sound engine. It was purchased tokunbo and it isn't compromised yet.

HarunaWest:
My camry has no catalyst. So far, fuel consumption is fair and I always turn on the AC whenever I drive it. Mine has a sound engine. It was purchased tokunbo and it isn't compromised yet.

That's so awesome, you got me thinking right now, that maybe I should at least, wait for my papers to fully be available, and then test drive It before buying the catalyst.

What year Is your camry?

Excessive fuel consumption.
Bad 02 sensors
Bad and carbon filled plugs
Bad coils
Too many short trips
Excessive idling
Hard acceleration
Catalyst will allow u drive a distance of 2km on 1liter
Exhaust flex net leak leads to Excessive gas usage

My 2010 corolla can covered 110 miles with 20 liters of fuel on town driving and i am still looking for means to increase d fuel efficient.

I have not time to calculate high way driving.

Catalyst intact and no check light.

2cribz:
Excessive fuel consumption.
Bad 02 sensors
Bad and carbon filled plugs
Bad coils
Too many short trips
Excessive idling
Hard acceleration
Catalyst will allow u drive a distance of 2km on 1liter
Exhaust flex net leak leads to Excessive gas usage

Immediately I got my corolla, the first thing I did was change all 4 plugs and oil, I also bought a catalyst, but the mechanic that loosed my older one out, told me that my corolla catalyst was intact, so I kept the new one I bought, and until date it's of no use to me. I changed 02 Sensor after a scan displayed 02 Sensor as a problem of the car, I changed 2 of 4 of the coils. I don't accelerate hard, and lastly, my exhaust Isn't leaking, but still my corolla consumes fuel, with an average usage of 150km per 30 liters of fuel, whereas those using V6 including Mercedes can go 300km per 30 liters of fuel.

honda001:
My 2010 corolla can covered 110 miles with 20 liters of fuel on town driving and i am still looking for means to increase d fuel efficient.

I have not time to calculate high way driving.

Catalyst intact and no check light.

Your corolla consumes fuel, just a slight difference of consumption between mine and yours.

BlindAngel:


Your corolla consumes fuel, just a slight difference of consumption between mine and yours.

mine is far better than yours.

110 miles is about 176 km for 20 liters while your is 30 liters for 150km according to your write up

BlindAngel:


Your corolla consumes fuel, just a slight difference of consumption between mine and yours.

mine is far better than yours.

110 miles is about 176 km for 20 liters while your is 30 liters for 150km according to your write up

I forgot to mention,most filling stations selling adulterated fuel.so dont expect a very old model car to achieve factory mpg. Naija doesnt sell unleaded fuel.use octaine booster and observe....

BlindAngel:


Immediately I got my corolla, the first thing I did was change all 4 plugs and oil, I also bought a catalyst, but the mechanic that loosed my older one out, told me that my corolla catalyst was intact, so I kept the new one I bought, and until date it's of no use to me. I changed 02 Sensor after a scan displayed 02 Sensor as a problem of the car, I changed 2 of 4 of the coils. I don't accelerate hard, and lastly, my exhaust Isn't leaking, but still my corolla consumes fuel, with an average usage of 150km per 30 liters of fuel, whereas those using V6 including Mercedes can go 300km per 30 liters of fuel.

I own two cars: Camry 2010 and corrolla 2006 model. Both cars always have full tank, so I never really measured the fuel consumption the way the poster stated. However, the Camry obviously consumes more fuel than the corrolla. The corrolla is rugged, stands the test of time and once you repaired it, it tends to not give any issues for a while. I imported my Camry directly from US in 2022, so I never had issues with it till date aside oil change and brake pad. I consider it relatively new, but I can tell it wouldn’t withstand the ruggedness of the corrolla. Although I enjoy it more than the corrolla because it’s softer and sweet to drive.

HarunaWest:
My camry has no catalyst. So far, fuel consumption is fair and I always turn on the AC whenever I drive it. Mine has a sound engine. It was purchased tokunbo and it isn't compromised yet.

I'm supposed to be buying a catalyst for my camry today, but with your comment, I think it'd be wise for me to at least have some patience and test drive it without the catalyst to observe it's fuel consumption, before deciding if I'd be buying the catalyst.

BlindAngel:


That's so awesome, you got me thinking right now, that maybe I should at least, wait for my papers to fully be available, and then test drive It before buying the catalyst.

What year Is your camry?

2008

BlindAngel:



I'm supposed to be buying a catalyst for my camry today, but with your comment, I think it'd be wise for me to at least have some patience and test drive it without the catalyst to observe it's fuel consumption, before deciding if I'd be buying the catalyst.

chill first. Use the vehicle and observe. A sound engine is the key thing. Catalyst doesn't really influence fuel consumption as such. Probably a litre or 2 difference.

HarunaWest:
chill first. Use the vehicle and observe. A sound engine is the key thing. Catalyst doesn't really influence fuel consumption as such. Probably a litre or 2 difference.

I have already bought it, I will test the car fuel consumption as soon as my papers are out. Nevertheless, I should have tested the car without the catalyst before buying one.

Below are pictures of the catalysts that was replaced.

praxs:
I own two cars: Camry 2010 and corrolla 2006 model. Both cars always have full tank, so I never really measured the fuel consumption the way the poster stated. However, the Camry obviously consumes more fuel than the corrolla. The corrolla is rugged, stands the test of time and once you repaired it, it tends to not give any issues for a while. I imported my Camry directly from US in 2022, so I never had issues with it till date aside oil change and brake pad. I consider it relatively new, but I can tell it wouldn’t withstand the ruggedness of the corrolla. Although I enjoy it more than the corrolla because it’s softer and sweet to drive.

You're so very right, my corolla hasn't give me any single issue ever since I bought it.

honda001:


mine is far better than yours.

110 miles is about 176 km for 20 liters while your is 30 liters for 150km according to your write up

Oh, so sorry. I misinterpreted your text, you said miles but I misquoted and calculated yours as kilometers.

BlindAngel:
Hello Nairalanders, as y'all can see from my previous threads, I bought a 2008 toyota camry July last year, the fuel consumption was something else and totally out of this world, I went from mechanic to mechanic, to detect and get It resolved, but the fault remained the same, nothing changed. So August last year, I bought a 2012 corolla, but it seems It also consume fuel which I didn't realized until I stormed upon a thread here on Nairaland, I came to this conclusion when I saw a thread on Nairaland titled "how much fuel per km does your car consume" I clicked on the thread and read all the comments and to my surprise, my corolla consume more fuel than those using v6 cars, a guy commented that his Toyota Venza goes 490 miles for 40k fuel, which is approximately 42 liters, I saw another comment where a guy stated that his camry goes 270km for 20k fuel.

Whereas my 2012 corolla goes 150km for 30k fuel which is approximately 31L of fuel. This Is the 5th time I have timed and calculated it's fuel consumption, the first I got 150km for 30k fuel, the second I got 144km for 30k fuel, the third I got 152km on 30k fuel, the forth, I got 146km on 30k fuel and the last which was four days ago, I got 149km on 30k fuel. I used "km" because my corolla gas milage reads in km and not miles.

Nevertheless, upon realizing this, I got a Nigerian used 2008 camry yesterday, the engine Is in great shape "very silent" but my mechanic I went with to purchase It warned me that there's no catalyst on it, In which I still proceeded in purchasing it, as I intended buying a catalyst for it tomorrow morning. I'm yet to test it's fuel consumption because I'm unable to drive It yet because my papers are not yet ready.

I have not sold my 2012 corolla yet, I told myself that If it consumes just like the corolla or consumes slightly just above the corolla, then I would sell my corolla, but If it consumes far more than the corolla then I would sell the newly bought camry and continue using my corolla.

For those using the 2007, 2008 or probably 2009 camry, what's your fuel consumption How many miles/km does your car goes per liter

Below are the pictures of my corolla and my newly bought camry.

how much will you be willing to sell your toyota corolla

Diff between catalyst and no catalyst would be less noise coming from exhaust, reduced air trapped by the exhaust due to the catalyst mesh,which also adjusts fuel spray done by ecu,so normally where 5 litres wouldn't take u too,catalyst would .however catalyst na just 2% diff.if plugs and engine no good.id u like buy all the catalyst ,e go still drink fuel

BlindAngel:


I have already bought it, I will test the car fuel consumption as soon as my papers are out. Nevertheless, I should have tested the car without the catalyst before buying one.

Below are pictures of the catalysts that was replaced.

Lol... and you now believe you've actually ought the original catalyst abi?

I'm sorry to burst your bubbles, that thing you bought is fake, not original catalyst. You can argue for all I care, yes, your beater will tell you, oga na original, oga leave matter. Na packaging. Go to ladipo you'll be amazed. Dont let us waste time on this subject.


Coming to your fuel consumption, the 2012 Toyota Corolla's fuel consumption varies depending on the driving conditions. In city driving, it typically consumes around 8.2 liters per 100 km, while on the highway, it averages 5.3 liters per 100 km. Some owners report getting between 8.0 and 8.5 KM/L. Mind you, this is the standard for the time the car was produce 13/14yrs ago.

Now, you're driving a car which is about 14yrs old,the mileage of the car and other factor will definitely affect your mileage. The lubicabts you use, catalytic converter thermostat among others affect your MPG, even, many of us don't know that the type of tyres we use affects mpg of a car, yes, it does. If you've winter tyres on your car (which is the most common) and i have all season tyres, my mpg will be better than yours in the Nigeria road.

Has your engine been worked on b4? Any Iver heating history b4? Has your thermostat been byed? What type of engine oil.do.ypu use? Synthetic, semi synthetic or 20w50. Is your in good condition, does your engine has clearance or dragging sound when accelerating? Is the engine check light on?

Your driving partner also affects your mpg, yes, some of you, drive aggressively, and step of the breaks suddenly and automatically, all.of these things affect your mpg.

Your newly bought camry is either 2.4L engine for i4 or 3.0L for v6. Also an old car, also, and old car, and I'll say it's from frying pan to fire.

If I where you, I would have gone for a more new model like the spider, 2014 camry.

I saw you comparing the Mercedes benz with the toyota. Bro, ate you serious??!
Even my 2002 C200 kompressor with 1.8L engine consumes lesser fuel than the 2006 1.8L engine. Benz has a far far better engineering than many other automobile brand so.please don't even say that.

Even my current BMW 3 series, 2004 consumes less fuel than the corolla 06 and it's a v6, 3.5l.
Toyota no be motor, it's just the bandwagon effect that's affecting us. The day you own a German car I bet you will never want to drive a toyota again.
Even Honda does better in mpg than Toyota.

I know all of these because I've been driving for over 20years, I've worked as an engineer and have driven by myself to more than 20 states across the country, I have driven with Uber, taxify, Bolt, Indrive for about 4 years, and then venture into automobile dealership, so when we talk about cars, I may not know all but, the little I know, I know am well

Anyone can check my page for more details and see my cars up for sale

You just waste your money buying catalyst.

Nigerian mechanic don't know anything.

Cars without a catalyst runs better and faster with little acceleration. because the engine can breathe properly. catalyst only help with emissions and a bit of quiet sound. Even if it help with fuel you might save 1 litre from every 20 litre so it doesn't worth it. Engine without a catalyst will last better than one with catalyst.


Also you might be confusing km with miles. If your car is America spec then it's in miles not km.

Never open your engine to service nossle. Instead buy and add injector cleaner to your fuel or Tina. I learnt a bitter lesson. If you are opening your engine because of nossle then just knows your are changing them. Because Tina will do the same work when add to your fuel.

Sometimes your coil might be faulty and it will work when they test it, but when it's under load and performance it will not be so efficient and the same thing with plugs.

That's why when changing coils change all. When changing nossle change all. When changing plug change all.

If your car still consumed fuel. Your engine done weak. Likely cylinder loses a bit of compression and it's ok for it age. Also 20w50 which most Toyota people uses because of oil burns consumed fuel a lot.


Be informed that majority of Nigeria sell their cars because of problems.

I hope Ur corolla did not come with big engine sha, cause their is a difference in fuel consumption of 1.8 & 2.0 engine

Elsueno:
I hope Ur corolla did not come with big engine sha, cause their is a difference in fuel consumption of 1.8 & 2.0 engine

I would snap the engine later, I really don't know if it's a big or small engine.

Just buy Honda crv 2006. You can get tokunbo for a good amount. There is nothing wrong with Hondas to be very Honest. All these Toyota is just unnecessary hype. From Ibadan to Ekiti with crv, 20 liters will go. I don’t know any Toyota car that can give this. Another car you can consider is Honda civic. It doesn’t give the issues that accord gives (leg pulling out). For now, just make sure there are no major repairs and pray to be able to make money to afford petrol. All those reviews you see here are exaggeration. You said a venza went 490 miles with 40 liters. That could have been an high way trip. Start and stop motion of driving will consume a lot of fuel that’s why most recent cars now have eco mode. In the end, Old Toyotas are not it especially those with a very high milleage.

afobam:
Just buy Honda crv 2006. You can get tokunbo for a good amount. There is nothing wrong with Hondas to be very Honest. All these Toyota is just unnecessary hype. From Ibadan to Ekiti with crv, 20 liters will go. I don’t know any Toyota car that can give this. Another car you can consider is Honda civic. It doesn’t give the issues that accord gives (leg pulling out). For now, just make sure there are no major repairs and pray to be able to make money to afford petrol. All those reviews you see here are exaggeration. You said a venza went 490 miles with 40 liters. That could have been an high way trip. Start and stop motion of driving will consume a lot of fuel that’s why most recent cars now have eco mode. In the end, Old Toyotas are not it especially those with a very high milleage.

I'm done testing the Toyota Camry, I bought 25k fuel to test It, It went 55 kilometers before the fuel finished. Whereas on my corolla, 30k fuel normally goes 150km on average.

I love the camry, it looks bigger has more power, coupled with the fact that have spent a lot on it, I bought catalyst on it, I bought seat wrap, also used nylon to wrap it, I spend 54k yesterday to raise it, so that whenever I'm ing speed breaker the center of the car won't be touching ground, I bought a new compressor for the AC and also filled it with gas, I changed all 4 spark plugs, all 4 coils, I changed the engine oil yesterday, I bought new air filter, also jarbox oil and break fluid.

If I had known I would have tested the fuel consumption before doing all of these, it's such a pity that I wasted all these money all for nothing, now I intend selling it and continue using my corolla.

BlindAngel:



I'm done testing the Toyota Camry, I bought 25k fuel to test It, It went 55 kilometers before the fuel finished. Whereas on my corolla, 30k fuel normally goes 150km on average.

I love the camry, it looks bigger has more power, coupled with the fact that have spent a lot on it, I bought catalyst on it, I bought seat wrap, also used nylon to wrap it, I spend 54k yesterday to raise it, so that whenever I'm ing speed breaker the center of the car won't be touching ground, I bought a new compressor for the AC and also filled it with gas, I changed all 4 spark plugs, all 4 coils, I changed the engine oil yesterday, I bought new air filter, also jarbox oil and break fluid.

If I had known I would have tested the fuel consumption before doing all of these, it's such a pity that I wasted all these money all for nothing, now I intend selling it and continue using my corolla.

I can see that you are a car addict and you have enough money to waste. If fuel consumption is your major concern, just sell both your camry and corolla, buy only one foreign used Honda Civic and trust me you will have rest of mind. You can use the remaining change to do other meaningful things apart from cars.

BlindAngel:



I'm done testing the Toyota Camry, I bought 25k fuel to test It, It went 55 kilometers before the fuel finished. Whereas on my corolla, 30k fuel normally goes 150km on average.

I love the camry, it looks bigger has more power, coupled with the fact that have spent a lot on it, I bought catalyst on it, I bought seat wrap, also used nylon to wrap it, I spend 54k yesterday to raise it, so that whenever I'm ing speed breaker the center of the car won't be touching ground, I bought a new compressor for the AC and also filled it with gas, I changed all 4 spark plugs, all 4 coils, I changed the engine oil yesterday, I bought new air filter, also jarbox oil and break fluid.

If I had known I would have tested the fuel consumption before doing all of these, it's such a pity that I wasted all these money all for nothing, now I intend selling it and continue using my corolla.

In life there is a stage for everything.


A stage for used cars
A stage for Foreign used cars
A stage for new cars


You are at stage 2. Save yourself stress and continue to use your cars like that. Your next step should be a foreign used car not less than 2014 Model with a low milleage.

Please what mileage should we consider as low?
I'm planning to bring in car from US by next month, corolla 2012 and it's my first car,
Please i need your advice

afobam:
In life there is a stage for everything.


A stage for used cars
A stage for Foreign used cars
A stage for new cars


You are at stage 2. Save yourself stress and continue to use your cars like that. Your next step should be a foreign used car not less than 2014 Model with a low milleage.

minista94:
Please what mileage should we consider as low?
I'm planning to bring in car from US by next month, corolla 2012 and it's my first car,
Please i need your advice

It’s relative. 100,000 to 120,000 is fine for a 13 year old car.

afobam:
It’s relative. 100,000 to 120,000 is fine for a 13 year old car. My choice will always be a 2014 corrola bro with 80,000 milleage. I don’t know why you are going for 2012.

Okay thank you

afobam:
It’s relative. 100,000 to 120,000 is fine for a 13 year old car.