TCH 46.2mpg!

Midpack · 05-26-2009, 07:36 AM

Our record mpg on a tank of gas is 41.9 (over 2 years). We drive the speed limit, accel slowly and keep the tires well inflated. Always wondered how others got very high mpg with various hybrids. Yesterday I filled the tank before a 45 mile drive and decided to apply some of the hypermiling techniques I've read here and elsewhere. And lo and behold I get 46.2! WOW! And in case your wondering, the destination was at a slightly higher elevation. It was a revealing experience, can't wait to try it on my 2010 Prius IV in a few months.

Sandy · 05-26-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Midpack

Our record mpg on a tank of gas is 41.9 (over 2 years). We drive the speed limit, accel slowly and keep the tires well inflated. Always wondered how others got very high mpg with various hybrids. Yesterday I filled the tank before a 45 mile drive and decided to apply some of the hypermiling techniques I've read here and elsewhere. And lo and behold I get 46.2! WOW! And in case your wondering, the destination was at a slightly higher elevation. It was a revealing experience, can't wait to try it on my 2010 Prius IV in a few months.

yesterday was the first time i saw 50.8 on mine with a 25 mile drive and a new tank of gas

**Tideland Prius** · 05-26-2009, 10:00 PM

Sweet!! gonna try for 50?? haha

Frayadjacent · 05-27-2009, 11:33 AM

Short trips? Cold weather? Had your alignment checked? Tires properly inflated?

I'd think up there in the frigid north, an EBH would benefit you quite a bit.

F8L · 05-31-2009, 10:29 AM

In a Camry right? Wow! I assume that was not on the whole tank though right? Just the 45mile trip?

Midpack · 05-31-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by F8L

In a Camry right? Wow! I assume that was not on the whole tank though right? Just the 45mile trip?

Correct, our record for a tank is still 41.9, but we have not tried to apply (some aspects of) hypermiling to a whole tank yet. It was just revealing to get over 46 mpg over a 45 mile (slightly uphill) trip...

05-26-2009, 07:36 AM	#1
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