Fuel Mileage

rfloyd7522 · 05-13-2007, 01:25 PM

I achieve @44 MPG on my first tank of gas running the A/C, what can I expect with the A/C off? I know the A/C runs off the battery so does it impact mileage?

ystasino · 05-13-2007, 01:38 PM

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I achieve]44 MPG on my first tank of gas running the A/C, what can I expect with the A/C off? I know the A/C runs off the battery so does it impact mileage?
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I run the A/C at 76-78 one setting lower than the MID setting and do not see the A/C having as huge of an impact on mpg but of course I don't even have 1k miles on my Prius. Then again it hasn't gotten consistently hot yet so...

I think that practice and increased PSI (I run 46/44) have made the biggest difference.

F8L · 05-13-2007, 02:22 PM

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I think that practice and increased PSI (I run 46/44) have made the biggest difference.
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That has been my experience. Temps play a huge part as well. Anything below 65deg F and I drop down to 44-45mpg. Over 80deg and I can sit around 48-50mpg with the same driving style and commute.

GadgetMan2 · 05-13-2007, 07:09 PM

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That has been my experience. Temps play a huge part as well. Anything below 65deg F and I drop down to 44-45mpg. Over 80deg and I can sit around 48-50mpg with the same driving style and commute.
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I just hit 1100 miles on my new baby and average 50 MPG with current NH weather (30's in the AM and 60's in the afternoon). Today on a 100 mile trip (roundtrip) going through some mountainous terrain, I averaged 56 MPG by the end of the trip. My tire pressure is about 40 psi all around. I also just changed my oil to Mobil 1 (at 1000 miles). Not bad for cool NH temps and very hilly terrain. This car rocks!

JaviNOS · 05-26-2007, 11:43 PM

I added Mobil 1 also sythetic... and I dont know if its my mind playing tricks on me but I have improved my milage since I changed. I dont want to find out if its my mind, I'm loving it haha

Currently I'm hoping to reach the 600miles on this tank!

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05-13-2007, 01:25 PM	#1
rfloyd7522 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I achieve @44 MPG on my first tank of gas running the A/C, what can I expect with the A/C off? I know the A/C runs off the battery so does it impact mileage?

05-26-2007, 11:43 PM	#5
JaviNOS Mod Freak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 150 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I added Mobil 1 also sythetic... and I dont know if its my mind playing tricks on me but I have improved my milage since I changed. I dont want to find out if its my mind, I'm loving it haha Currently I'm hoping to reach the 600miles on this tank!