2008 mpg

[partipilo]

I am just barely at 3,000 miles on the odometer on my 2008 (picked it up FOB at 2 miles on the ODO). At first, the mileage was not really great. around 40-45. I think thats because the engine was being broken in. Or, perhaps the computer was learning my driving habits. Just today, I filled the tank, and the computer told me 48.5 and dividing the trip odo by the gas I put in, that showed 49.1.

I've been reading these forums a bit and it seems that the car really starts to shine around the 5,000 mile mark.

I sure would love to reach the huge numbers that the hypermilers get... but i drive for the most part like a normal person, and its amazing even if I drive like a maniac, theres no way I can get under 45.

[teecha33]

Originally Posted by Sean Blumenthal

The large difference in EPA rating is definately due to the new (and more accurate to real world driving) EPA testing.

The change actually happened during the 07 year, and it was possible to find 07 priuses with the 60 mpg rating on the window sticker as well as the 48, even though the cars were identical.

As far as your low MPG goes, when I first took delivery of my 07 I was getting about 48 for the first two tanks also. Now, on my 6th tank, i'm getting 56 MPG (had almost 58 on my last tank). Some of the increase is due to the car finally breaking in (i'm nearing 3000 miles) but most of it is due to reading all the numerous driving tips available on priuschat and implimenting them. I use the cruise control, drive 55 mph on the freeway when possible, and installed an EPH. Short trips without an EBH will murder your MPG. The only way around that is to consolidate trips into longer drives, or install an EBH.

New to forum, love my 08, what is an EPH
JMB

[ECHELON]

Originally Posted by teecha33

New to forum, love my 08, what is an EPH
JMB

Probably meant EBH which means Engine Block Heater.

As for me: 2 week old 08 Prius (Canadian version) Base. 3.5l/100km on the dealer tank = 67mpg(US). Now, on the second tank, I'm able to keep this pace:



...which translates to 73.5mpg(US). Won't be able to break the 1000mi/tank barrier, but it's a start.

[teecha33]

I live in Pinellas county and I am getting the same mileage. I just take short hops skips and jumps in my 2008 package 3. Love the car though. I am 6' 4", and fit great. The camry actually felt more claustrophobic to me.

[tbrad]

LAST TANK WITH WIFE DRIVING 341 MILES ROUND TRIP ALL BUT 5% ON THE INTERSTATE WHERE I"VE SEEN THE CAR GET THE BEST MILEAGE WAS 57.7 MPG,LOT BETTER THAN I"VE EVER DONE.BY THE WAY I HAVE SYNTHETIC OIL AND 6900MILES ON MY 08.

[Aviator_Guy]

Originally Posted by tbrad

LAST TANK WITH WIFE DRIVING 341 MILES ROUND TRIP ALL BUT 5% ON THE INTERSTATE WHERE I"VE SEEN THE CAR GET THE BEST MILEAGE WAS 57.7 MPG,LOT BETTER THAN I"VE EVER DONE.BY THE WAY I HAVE SYNTHETIC OIL AND 6900MILES ON MY 08.

Was just curious, does synthetic oil really improve mpg?? My toyota FJ only gets about 17, but my new prius gets about 45, but I drive it pretty hard. Also, is it true extra psi helps the prius?? If so, what psi do ya recommend without blowing the tires up?

[richard schumacher]

Higher tire pressures improve MPGs noticeably. The safe maximum is whatever is printed on the side of the tire. I use 42/40 front/rear on the original tires (front is higher to handle the greater weight in the front, as recommended by Toyota). Higher pressures give a harder ride and change the handling, so pay attention.

[LenS]

Not sure about the Mobil 1. When the auto companies switched from 10w30 to 5w30 the fuel economy gain expected was in the area of 0.5% or for a 50mpg Prius about 0.2 to 0.3mpg. A real number but VERY hard to measure in actual vehicle service. If a 5w30 synthetic like Mobil 1 verses 'normal' motor oil 5w30 were to make a difference I think it would be on the same level (or maybe less). It seems in some Mobil presentations I did see them pushing a 0.5% gain over regular motor oil an another selling point. Again, would be in right direction but you would have a hard time seeing it with normal tank to tank variations in fuel economy.

[LenS]

Oh ya, I now has had my 2008 Prius for 10 days. Have about 550 miles on it and have averaged (by the computer) 47.0mpg for the last 230 miles. Will have a better number after my second fill up in a few days. This is a mix of city and highway driving. No real hills in Michigan and the temp has been running about 65-75F. Appears to me that I get the best mileage in the 40 to 50 mph range.

[mingoglia]

Originally Posted by Irunnoft

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Hi all! Brand new to the Hybrid community, but I just traded in my '07 Corolla for an '08 Prius. With my last tank of gas, I drove for 538 miles getting an average of 52.3 MPG. I didn't start adjusting my driving habits and really paying super close attention to the Energy and Consumption meters until about half way through that tank of gas. I'm looking to get close to 600 miles on this next tank of gas. I'll have to post back.

As of right now, I'm averaging 55.7 MPG on this tank of gas and I've already traveled over 250 miles and have over half a tank of gas left (I think two pips over the half tank mark).

I have a 63 mile commute to work and most of my driving is on the interstate. Off the interstate, the driving is still rural, and, FWIW, I live in the mountains.

I'll just steal your picture as it's pretty much identical to my '08. I typically will run in the mid 50's then hit a weekend where I drive a bit more random (and aggressive) which usually brings me down a mpg or two. I typically will get fuel right around the 500 mile mark with about 52-53mpg displaying on the display. I have 11,500 miles on mine and live in the Phoenix area and drive about 50 miles per day (round trip). I drive about 70% highway with moderate rush hour traffic. Part of the way I'll drive about 30-55 in traffic and the other part I'll get up to around 75-80mph when the road opens up.


Mike