2004 Camry mileage

[Cyndrix]

I was just wondering, I have a new 2004 Camry SE with only a 4 cylinder engine and I'm getting 22.5 miles per gallon.

I'd say that I drive roughly half the time in stop and go heavy congestion situations, and the other half nice 70-80 mph highway miles. 22.5 seems a little low, do you think this sounds right?

What are some things that could be causing lower mileage?

[Brian R.]

It sounds about right to me. You will get your best mileage around 50-55 mph. Faster than that your mileage will go down. Also will go down in city driving.

[Daniel M. Dreifus]

Never had a brand new car, but have heard you won't get the best mileage until after 8-10,000 miles, when the rings are fully seated.

[Bxrdog]

I recently purchased a 2004 Camry LE with a 4 cylinder automatic. I just ran the first tank of gas in it and got about 27.8 miles per gallon. This was mixed driving, about 50% highway and 50% town. 22.5 does sound a little low. The highway driving was between 70 and 80 mph, I really don't think 70 mph is going to make a huge difference in gas mileage. An old Camry I had would get 35 mpg on the highway at 70. I would continue to check the gas mileage and see if it improves. If the car has over 10,000 miles on it, check the air filter, even if it doesn't I would check it, that could cause the fuel mileage to go down. If you are planning to take a trip, check the mileage then and see what the highway mileage is. Most people I've known get better than the estimated 32 mpg with interstate driving.

[Hillcows]

This does sound low to me also. I am driving a 04 XLE with the 4 in it. I am getting about 26 in town. Just brought it back from a 700 mile trip through california to arizona and got about 37 on the highway. Like they said, the air filter may be a big part. If you are in a really dusty area, I would say take it a knock the dirt off of it every 5k or oil change. I am also running syntec oil, and have heard that it also makes a difference. Just another thought for you to think of.