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For what it is worth my FE stats for the first 3 months of 2008, with my '06 Prius, is 50.8MPG over 5227 miles. This is in Western NY and reflects the windy and cold winter conditions, 75% level, about 50/50 city/highway split. My advice to Prius drivers attempting to calculate FE: develop a system of filling the tank to the same exact level, and not relying on the elapsed FE gauge. This takes great patience and it is very slow, don't attempt it when the gas pump line is busy. If you live in NJ where there is no self-service, you're out of luck. My elapsed gauge fluctuates a great deal. One fill up it will show 57MPG and manually it calculates to 50MPG, the next fill up it will be 50MPG both ways. It will take many fill ups to establish an accurate FE figure. Don't rely on two or three fill ups. That said it is still a great car and I plan to purchase an '09. I just wish the bladder factor didn't make it so difficult filling the tank.
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Replying to: cheryl06prius (May 02, 2008 7:56 am) The difference I have between the computer mpg and my calculated mpg is that the cal. comes out about 10% less than the computer has. Still, 46-48 mpg cal. isn't bad. |
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Replying to: johndjr (May 02, 2008 5:52 pm)
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Replying to: carbot (May 03, 2008 9:46 am) I'm not concerned about the mileage for each tankful because I realize the bladder issue distorts the calculation. My main concern is knowing the same exact level for each fill up so that after l0,20 or more you can make an accurate calculation. I'd rather take another 2-3 minutes flling the tank and having the extended driving range in addition to the "exact level" constant.
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Replying to: cheryl06prius (May 04, 2008 4:45 am) Of course, no offense is intended and none should be taken. This is just an advice. |
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Replying to: rolin (Apr 27, 2008 3:48 am) Lately (over last 1500 KM ) my 2006 Prius has achieved 54.5 mpg with once weekly driving between collingwood and niagara (140 miles) Breakdown: 60% country roads (50 mi/hr) 40% 6 lane highways (60 mi/hr) Also suggest you might want to look at the folllowing guide to how to drive a Prius: http://www.hybridcars.com/gas-saving-tips/maximizing-mileage-toyota-prius.html Also, I've learned that if the tank is totally filled (careful as it can shoot out if you don't stop as soon as you begin to hear the "gurgling") I get 120 miles before the first indicator bar disappears. Mike
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Replying to: mlaurenc (May 04, 2008 3:33 pm) Linda |
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A number of points were raised above. Oh, I've been involved with selling them since they first arrived in 2000. My own is a 2005 with 75000 mi now. First about filling the tank. Go to Priuschat.com and search for the sticky on 'topping off'. Don't. You risk a whole lot of trouble. Essentially when the pump shuts off just end it right there. Don't worry about individual tankfuls. It's of no issue. I liken this to when I used to tell my wife that by the time the kids were ready for college none would suck their thumbs and they'd all be housebroken. It's fun to see how you're doing tank by tank but look at it in the long run. As one noted above, you will average 48 mpg for the life of your vehicle. There are tens of thousands of Prius drivers doing just that day after day after day. Don't worry about the individual tank fillings. Just use a spreadsheet or use the database at GreenHybrid.com and enter your miles driven and gallons pumped and you'll have the best and most accurate summary. The MFD display is a good 'indicator' that;s all. In the end after owning the vehicle for 8 years and driving 135000 miles if you added up all the fuel you had used you'd come to this value......48 mpg!
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Replying to: v7sport73 (Apr 26, 2008 10:59 am) There are two other 'break in' periods where you'll find that your engine is more efficient, one at 5K and another at 10K. Both are very small differences. |
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