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When I bought my Camry in July, the mpg started out around 35. It has now dropped to 27. Driving habits havent' changed. My trips average ~4 each way. My best fuel economy is when I've had to drive my car from Arlington to Norfolk, VA. The road trip portion averaged at ~40. Lately, the ICE has been coming on for no apparent reason. It starts with the car, instead of the battery. At stops, it turns on within 10 seconds. The indicator shows a full charge and I can't think of a reason it would be any less than any other hybrid driver. Thoughts? Anyone else experirence something similar where the ICE seems to be running the show?
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Replying to: usnlt (Nov 19, 2006 8:36 am) |
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A few things: 1. Are your trips relatively short? 2. What are your outside temps? 3. Have you checked your tire pressure lately? Short trips kill FE because the HSD system does not fully activate until the engine temps are at a certain level. Colder temps makes that time longer. Colder temps also lower your tire pressure, so check your tires. Good luck. My last tank was 36.48, and my average since purchasing my TCH on 6-2-2006 is 36.86 MPG.
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Replying to: larsb (Nov 20, 2006 10:28 am)  hot weather with AC was getting better than the colder weather. Tire pressure is fine. What bothers me is this thing is suppose to get better FE in the city than hwy as the manufacturer states. Not even close in my opinion.
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Replying to: stinkpot1 (Nov 20, 2006 9:12 pm) I think these cars are programmed conservatively. I'm sure if the assist was more active the mileage would improve- but maybe it would shorten battery life? I'm sure once Hybrids start having lithium cells things will improve a bit. We as "early adopters" (although I'm not sure how "early" we really are) are paying to pave the way to a brighter future.  tom
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Replying to: tsy (Nov 21, 2006 9:25 am) It estimates an average 34 mpg for the Camry Hybrid. I just traded my Prius for a Camry Hyrbid. If I get around 34 for a full size sedan that'll be fine . Consumer Reports gave an average 44mpg for the Prius. Thats about what I averaged. Also, colder weather does decrease MPG. The winter fuel mix in the Midwest is adjusted to burn differently in cold weather. We use a lot of 10% ethanol in the Midwest which is great for saving oil but decreases mpg, too.
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This is not surprising, but I thought I'd share my experience driving to and from Vermont for Thanksgiving. We live in Central New Jersey, not far from the shore and only about 100 feet above sea level. During our 325 mile trip to Vermont for Thanksgiving we averaged about 33 mpg on highways in generally cool weather with the heater (ECO setting) running at 68 degrees. During the trip north we climbed to over 1,000 feet above sea level (frequently exceeding 2,500 feet). On the way home we reversed this trip and returned to 100 feet above sea level, attaining about 38 mpg (under similar driving conditions). I guess I can attribute this 15% improvement in fuel economy to the downhill run on the long ride home! Has anyone had similar experiences?
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Replying to: sallyspal (Nov 26, 2006 10:01 am)  I live in Oregon. Lots of hills. My first few trips uphill caused me to grimace at the poor mileage and wonder about this miracle of hybrid power. And then I drove back home. |
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Replying to: sallyspal (Nov 26, 2006 10:01 am) We traveled from Sacramento CA area to Tehachapi CA, a 350 mile trip one way. Eighty percent of the trip was pretty flat interstate travel with traffic moving at 80-85 mph. The last 50 miles was climbing to 4000 feet from a couple of hundred feet (and then down hill on the return trip). We averaged 37 mpg on both the going and returning leg of trip (pleasantly pleased). ECO on of course. I drove the entire trip and did not make much effort to use TCH driving methods (some but not a lot). Temperature was in the 60's. Normal around town mpg is usually 32-34 mpg depending on stop and go. I did average a sustained 50 mpg on the freeway for a six mile trip with a very slight down incline one time. Sustained mpg on the freeway at the 70-75 mph range is usually 39-40 mpg. 
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Replying to: hoop43 (Nov 28, 2006 1:18 pm)
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