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[priuseeker]

First tank on my new 2008, computer 46.3, 60% highway, 40% stop and go....
Highway speed 65-70mph.

[dacarls]

Prius 2008: I got over 60mpg at 70 mph, BUT that was by drafting a semi going 70.
Otherwise 70 mph seems to get only about 48 mpg without drafting.
Comments?

[JimboK]

Originally Posted by dacarls

Prius 2008: I got over 60mpg at 70 mph, BUT that was by drafting a semi going 70.
Otherwise 70 mph seems to get only about 48 mpg without drafting.
Comments?

Only 48 MPG?? That's very respectable for 70 MPH. Better than EPA. If you want more you need to slow down.

And if you're drafting closely enough to improve by that much, you're probably too close to be safe.

[F8L]

Originally Posted by dacarls

Prius 2008: I got over 60mpg at 70 mph, BUT that was by drafting a semi going 70.
Otherwise 70 mph seems to get only about 48 mpg without drafting.
Comments?

Is this over the course of a tank or a segment of a tank (IE for a few minutes)?.

48mpg is still great no matter how you cut it.

[-CC-]

I just started my 2nd tank yesterday. The first tank was 417 miles (had just dropped to 3 gauge bars lit), 6.117 gallons which calculates to 68.17 mpg but is probably an underfill since I stopped pumping as soon as the nozzle clicked off. The computer showed 50.8 mpg. We shall see what the next tankful looks like. In any case, I'm pleased.

Peace,
--CC--

[Greener Driving]

Leaving Lake Tahoe (mostly downhill) my best mileage for the first 58 miles was 90.1 mpg, which was pretty awesome! But, on average, I usually get between 42 to 51 mpg per tank, depends on how and where I'm driving.

[Recycling Queen]

Originally Posted by Ray Moore

The car has just over 3000 miles on it, so it's not nearly broken in yet. After 10,000 miles I'll switch over to mobil1 and I expect that 60 MPG will be easy.
Ray

ok i just bought my Prius about 2 weeks ago (!!!) and ergo am unfamiliar with all these terms....what is "mobil1"? did you mean mobile? and if so.......what did you mean by that ?

thanks!

[JimboK]

Originally Posted by Recycling Queen

ok i just bought my Prius about 2 weeks ago (!!!) and ergo am unfamiliar with all these terms....what is "mobil1"? did you mean mobile? and if so.......what did you mean by that ?

thanks!

Mobil 1 is synthetic motor oil from Mobil Oil Co. Many car owners use synthetic oil instead of regular oil. ("Mobil" is the correct spelling here.)

[sandman]

First tank = 47.8
second tank = 51.8
here is third tank=

Only mods I have done are to up the air pressure in tires 44/42 and to slow down on Interstate and coast and glide as much as I can and also when stopping start breaking way early and come to smooth stop...I have ordered a block heater from Prius shop..I love this car and what its saving me in gas !!!!

[barrybud]

Just finished my first tank yesterday after picking up the car on 3/28. The MFD says I did 50.3 MPG average for the tank. Calculation of 475 miles and 8.05 gallons added to the tank comes out to 59 and change MPG. Is there always this much difference in the numbers?

A little OT question if I may... When the last unit on the fuel gauge starts blinking, how much gas is really left? Is it possible I still have over 3 gallons in my tank when I fueled? I pumped at low speed and the outside temp was about 62 and I stopped when it first clicked off. It now shows full again.

I still need to increase the tire pressure as I am running at dealer levels.

Thanks,
Barry