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Re: Engine won't shut off when stopped [cdn_tch]
by gatorman89
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Oct 28, 2008 (1:50 am)
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Replying to: cdn_tch (Oct 27, 2008 7:29 am)
Many thanks for the info. I've had my 08 since mid-April. I have no complaints. I'm averaging 39-41 mpg in suburban travel - Northern Virginia to Maryland (1/2 on the interstate and 1/2 on major secondary road). With the weather cooling somewhat, I've noticed a small decrease in MPG.. though from what I've read, I've expected it. It's been interesting "changing my driving style" driving to suit the 08 TCH.. Though the added benefit is that I no longer "speed" as I did in my 02 Maxima (less stressful and lower chance of getting a speeding ticket). Besides, I don't worry about traffic backup on the DC-Loop anymore.
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- #215 of 228
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Re: Engine won't shut off when stopped [gatorman89]
by twosox
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Oct 28, 2008 (6:10 am)
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Replying to: gatorman89 (Oct 28, 2008 1:50 am)
Gatorman -- I am curious about your commute, since I am making a similar trip (from McLean to Laurel). I wish this forum had a private message function so we could compare. I have had my TCH since September, and I am getting similar efficiency.
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- #216 of 228
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Re: Engine won't shut off when stopped [twosox]
by gatorman89
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Oct 29, 2008 (1:32 am)
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Replying to: twosox (Oct 28, 2008 6:10 am)
I drive 30 miles each way, 1/2 on the inner/outer loop and the other half on Hwy 7. I've been keeping a "feather touch" on the gas pedal with "very minute" changes in pressure to maintain speed & mpg. Some days are not as good as others due to the timing on traffic and red lights. However, it's been averaging 39-41 overall. One thing I did notice since the weather started getting colder these last few days, if I raise the heater temp up (72+) during the first 10-15 mins of driving, the ICE will come on more often (I'm still experimenting with it though). What specifically did you want to know??
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- #217 of 228
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Re: Engine won't shut off when stopped [gatorman89]
by twosox
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Oct 29, 2008 (4:33 am)
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Replying to: gatorman89 (Oct 29, 2008 1:32 am)
I was actually wondering where you were going to and from -- looking to carpool on occasion.
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Re: Engine won't shut off when stopped [wvgasguy]
by scposter
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Nov 07, 2008 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Oct 25, 2008 6:30 am)
When I first posted this thread, I had failed to see the apparent reason the engine was running when stopped. The battery gauge shows that the battery is discharged below the plus/minus sign. Maybe the battery has a problem? Today it went way below the plus and minus sign and then came back rather fast.?
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- #219 of 228
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Re: Engine won't shut off when stopped [scposter]
by wvgasguy
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Nov 08, 2008 (8:03 am)
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Replying to: scposter (Nov 07, 2008 10:25 am)
Battery charge will be different for a lot of people based on the terrain you drive and how much the battery is used just before you stop. Find a long steep grade and apply your brakes as you go down and watch to see if you can build a full charge. Put your screen on the battery charge mode to learn what charges it and get more comfortable knowing what is "normal". I'm guessing you're OK.
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2008 Cam Hybrid
by Dande50000
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Jan 03, 2009 (4:40 pm)
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The blue illumination that surrounds the speedometer an MPG consumption gauge varies in intensity. I believe it has something to do with fuel effiency, but I cannot find anything on this subject. Does anybody know?
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Re: 2008 Cam Hybrid [Dande50000]
by cdn_tch
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Jan 03, 2009 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: Dande50000 (Jan 03, 2009 4:40 pm)
The 'halo' corresponds to your current trip FE. The 4 intensities mirror the 4 steps in the MFD.
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Re: 2008 Cam Hybrid [cdn_tch]
by Dande50000
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Jan 04, 2009 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: cdn_tch (Jan 03, 2009 6:41 pm)
Thanks,
I have not picked up on the abbreviations yet. What does MFD mean? And for that matter what are some others?
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- #223 of 228
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Re: 2008 Cam Hybrid [Dande50000]
by cdn_tch
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Jan 04, 2009 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: Dande50000 (Jan 04, 2009 8:26 am)
MFD = Multi Function Display (the one in the speedometer)
ICE = Internal Combustion Engine
EV = Electrical Vehicle (or more usually EV mode = running purely on battery power)
FE = Fuel Economy
Heretical Mode = when one of the electrical motors starts going backwards to generate power while the other one is poewring the wheels, ICE is running but the FE becomes 50-80 MPG depending on speed of the car)
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