I just bought a 2008 Camry SE V6 and am really disappointed in the gas mileage. The car has 33K miles and was a certified used car. After two fill ups I have calculated the gas mileage at 17.4 mpg!! I admit that 65-70% of my driving is city driving but these numbers still don't compare to numbers I have found on various websites.

Anyone else with a V6 that can tell me if this is normal and if not any suggestions for what the cause might be? I traded in my 06 4Runner thinking I would get better gas mileage and so far it is worse.

 

This seems low, how aggressive is your driving? Try a few longer hwy drives, this typically greatly boosts MPG, can be over 30 mpg.

Might also ask at the Toyotanation website, Camry section.

 

My carguy told me that I will need to have the throttle box cleaned, as it accumilates deposits from the gas has a gum/carbon buildup. There are directions how to do this online,type "Camery throttle box cleaning" and it should direct you there. I personally rather pay to have it done.. Hope this helps. my milage went from avg 30 to avg 20 on a 2008 xle 4 cyl.