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Replying to: larsb (Jun 09, 2008 8:56 am) this usually happens more after the car has been driven a while-- can happen when battery is full or when it has been reduced somewhat by use according to the bars I see on the gauge so if I am driving my car at more than 40 mph--my readout says I am using the conventional engine--my MPG dial is maybe 20-30-35-40 MPG read out--just depends on terrain and speed and other variables when I start to coast and NOT have my foot on accelator--my car goes into battery recharge mode---correct? that is the E mode--is it not? so if I am in battery recharge mode--why does my MPG dial not go to E mode as well?
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Replying to: larsb (Jun 09, 2008 8:56 am) I was NOT in any way trying to disparage my wife's driving, just trying to illustrate the difference in how the car performs based on whether you're "trying" or not. |
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Replying to: loves2read (Jun 09, 2008 9:00 am) The engine is -always- on above 41MPH or so. The instant MPG you're seeing displayed depends on a LOT of variables including those you mentioned and more. Without having a logic chart showing all the factors the car takes into consideration (which I'd LOVE to see), we pretty much have to rely on the onboard sensors to detect if there is a problem. If they're not finding one, you should be in good shape. Also remember that one of the most frustrating things a service department has to deal with is when someone says "it does XXX now and then, but I can't predict when or make it happen when I want to." Warranty typically only pays for a problem that can be identified. Unless a problem is repeatable, you could find yourself spending a lot of money trying to track down a ghost when there's nothing actually wrong with the car. |
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Replying to: loves2read (Jun 09, 2008 9:00 am) However, the engine will run if it determines that the battery needs charging, whether or not your foot is off the accelerator. In short, it operates (at times at least) independent of you, and possibly contrary to what you expect it to do. If the engine is running to recharge the battery, then you wouldn't expect to see the MPG dial at E. |
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Aug 10, 2006 6:33 pm) when he filled up he put in 14.2 gals I think--and he does not usually pump it to add a couple of extra bursts... so I know that there is more in the tank can't remember the exact mileage on the trip meter but about 470 I am not getting top MPG so far --33.2-33.8 avg mpg...
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Replying to: loves2read (Jun 18, 2008 5:25 am) I'm getting the same MPG as you currently are. So far I've put a little over 500 miles on my 09 TCH. I'm halfway through my second tank. Like you, I also waited a while after the 0 cruising range and E on the fule gage to fill up. My first fill up was a little over 15 gallons. The manual states the total tank capacity is 17.2 gallons, so I guess we still have about 3 gallons left in the tank after reaching when 0 cruising range and E on the fuel gage.
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Replying to: shazam3 (Jun 18, 2008 2:55 pm) I told him there were 2-3 gallons in there still--that the car was supposed to go about 600 on optimum mpg so we could go another 30 mi at least--but he would not even wait until we ate supper=== went to fill the tank right away--- did not want to take a chance on the tank going dry and not having enough juice in the battery...
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Replying to: loves2read (Jun 18, 2008 3:36 pm) |
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Anyone notice a drop in mileage after an oil change. I noticed in the book it says 0- 20W is the best for max eco. I just had the oil changed with 5-20W. To tell the truth I've never seen 0-20W. I have only driven a little but it seems like my mileage dropped for 40 to 41 to 35 to 37. |
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Is it normal for the mpg gauge to drop to 0mpg occasionally when stopped or decelerating? My husband thinks it has to do with the engine running the A/C. Also, I have a really hard time not dropping the mpg gauge to 10mpg or below when accelerating. And I really don't think I'm a "fast off the line" type of driver. A note after driving our new hybrid for a little over a week: I find it hard to not feel pressured to "prove" to the other drivers that my car can perform as well as theirs. And it sure would be nice if the dealership had offered some of the driving knowledge contained in this thread. Hybrid driving classes, maybe. Thank you, everyone for your input. |
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