My most amazing MPG trip

SageBrush · 08-14-2009, 12:53 AM

The last two days I've driven 200 mile round trips each day, and by this morning had 52.x mpg by the MFD. I usually find my fuel economy is about 59 mpg on this highway route, driving about 63 mph.

I figured the wind was the reason, but it was actually a nail. The tire only had 9 psi this morning when a kind driver pulled up alongside to let me know. No doubt the tire had been inflated a bit more yesterday, but not enough to prevent damage and need for replacement.

53 mpg on a bad tire.

Incidentally, I noticed a number of differences in the car, but none was flagrant enough to to trip my meter and get out and see what the problem is:

* the drop in MPG
* the steering wheel was rotated a couple of degrees driving straight
* less than usual speed coasting down hills I am used to
* road noise while making a turn
* VSC light on turns. (yeahh, I know. This *could* be a thread about VSC saving my bacon, but that is less interesting)

VABeachPrius · 08-15-2009, 10:23 AM

I too have been arrogant enough to believe that the TPMS light must be defective. I saw the light, ignored it, continued driving for a few more miles, stopped at a 7-11 for a soda, and when I returned from the store I noticed that the front right tire was flat. From then on, I learned not to ignore things like this. I was lucky that it did not occur quickly and that I was in a parking lot.

2009Prius · 08-17-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SageBrush

... The tire only had 9 psi this morning when a kind driver pulled up alongside to let me know. ...

And your TPMS light did not come on?

hill · 08-18-2009, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2009Prius

And your TPMS light did not come on?

If you had wone one of these during a Prius Event trivia contest:

You'd know that the 2004 Prius didn't come w/ the tpms option ... nor leather ... nor backup camera ... yup. those were primitive times. They even had casset players!

spitinuri · 08-23-2009, 08:26 AM

True. I really miss not having a backup camera. The heated leather seats were an add on. As for TPMS I have to check every week or so. It's not too far from the cave.

08-14-2009, 12:53 AM	#1
SageBrush Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,076 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 104 Thanked 59 Times in 43 Posts Friends: 4	My most amazing MPG trip The last two days I've driven 200 mile round trips each day, and by this morning had 52.x mpg by the MFD. I usually find my fuel economy is about 59 mpg on this highway route, driving about 63 mph. I figured the wind was the reason, but it was actually a nail. The tire only had 9 psi this morning when a kind driver pulled up alongside to let me know. No doubt the tire had been inflated a bit more yesterday, but not enough to prevent damage and need for replacement. 53 mpg on a bad tire. Incidentally, I noticed a number of differences in the car, but none was flagrant enough to to trip my meter and get out and see what the problem is: * the drop in MPG * the steering wheel was rotated a couple of degrees driving straight * less than usual speed coasting down hills I am used to * road noise while making a turn * VSC light on turns. (yeahh, I know. This could be a thread about VSC saving my bacon, but that is less interesting) Last edited by SageBrush; 08-14-2009 at 01:08 AM.

08-15-2009, 10:23 AM	#2
VABeachPrius Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 149 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Re: My most amazing MPG trip I too have been arrogant enough to believe that the TPMS light must be defective. I saw the light, ignored it, continued driving for a few more miles, stopped at a 7-11 for a soda, and when I returned from the store I noticed that the front right tire was flat. From then on, I learned not to ignore things like this. I was lucky that it did not occur quickly and that I was in a parking lot.

08-23-2009, 08:26 AM	#5
spitinuri Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 271 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 2	Re: My most amazing MPG trip True. I really miss not having a backup camera. The heated leather seats were an add on. As for TPMS I have to check every week or so. It's not too far from the cave.

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