Poll: Miles driven before first bar goes out?

tootallrls · 11-03-2005, 06:53 AM

I just finished my first tank of gas on my new Tideland Pearl Prius. I only got 383 miles and the light was flashing. I'm still learning ways to drive for better milage, and after getting 45.1 by computer and 37.6 actual, I am currently at 54.7 after 200 miles on the new tank. The first bar went out at 117 miles. I agree that it really depends on how the tank is filled as to the acuracyof the computer calculations. I don't think the dealer did anymore than full open till it shut off, giving me less than a full tank to start with. I'm going to ignor the first and see what I get from here on and I'm going to see how much I can squeeze in on top.

I"m lovin it....

tootallrls · 11-03-2005, 06:56 AM

I tried the pulse driving technique and found that I increased my mpg by about 10 for the last 300 miles or so. That and toping off the tank may get me closer to 200 on the first bar.

p626808 · 11-03-2005, 09:29 AM

Gone about 220 on the first bar..

hdrygas · 11-03-2005, 11:43 PM

I have been getting 120-140 to the loss of the first bar until I started driving a new way too and from work. The total elevation change is less the milage nearly the same and the speed limits are all 30-35. Added to it there are gently rolling hills that really aid pulse and glide and all of a sudden I am seeing much better milage. I would estimate that I am spending 20-30 % of the trip in ICE mode the rest gliding. Add to that the block heater so I can start the pulse a glide when I get out of my development (1-2 Min) and the last two tanks it has gone over 220! It is amazing how much small things add up.

rocketman7 · 11-10-2005, 05:35 PM

On the opposite side, my worst bar was 9 miles!! My first bar is usually between 60-110 and then the next three to four bars are around 28-30 miles, the next three are about 50, and the last one goes about 35 before blinking. This is odd because I'm barely getting 400 miles out of a tank now whereas about a year ago I was getting almost 500 miles before the last bar started blinking. Seems like the mpg went down after the 20k service visit and new tires, though only by about 2mpg. The tank just doesn't seem to be holding as much (I stop adding gas after the first click-off at the pump).

wgaustria · 11-11-2005, 04:06 AM

If I fill up correctly I get around 275 miles before the first bar goes out.

Walter

priusham · 11-11-2005, 07:11 AM

Right... fill up "correctly."

If I give my car a megafill... where the fuel comes up the filler pipe, I can drive well over 200 miles - like 220~230.

That's warm weather (no heater) driving of long trips at a steady, medium speed.

wgaustria · 11-13-2005, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by priusham@Nov 11 2005, 08:11 AM
Right... fill up "correctly."

If I give my car a megafill... where the fuel comes up the filler pipe, I can drive well over 200 miles - like 220~230.

That's warm weather (no heater) driving of long trips at a steady, medium speed.

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I am talking november wheather conditions, 4 short trips every day (less than 10 miles a trip). I happen to live in Europe - we have no bladder in the tank!

My tank can hold 13 to 14 gallons.

Walter

**Tideland Prius** · 11-13-2005, 09:52 PM

boo. I'm now going 100kms before the first bar and the subsequent bars are dropping like dead pigeons.

View Poll Results: What is the max # of miles you've driven on the first bar?
100 or less miles	45	21.63%
101-150 miles	99	47.60%
151-199 miles	51	24.52%
200 or more miles (who has the record?)	13	6.25%
Voters: 208. You may not vote on this poll

11-03-2005, 11:43 PM	#14
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	I have been getting 120-140 to the loss of the first bar until I started driving a new way too and from work. The total elevation change is less the milage nearly the same and the speed limits are all 30-35. Added to it there are gently rolling hills that really aid pulse and glide and all of a sudden I am seeing much better milage. I would estimate that I am spending 20-30 % of the trip in ICE mode the rest gliding. Add to that the block heater so I can start the pulse a glide when I get out of my development (1-2 Min) and the last two tanks it has gone over 220! It is amazing how much small things add up. __________________ Belle, a Millennium Silver '04 BC #9 "Becoming one with my Prius, ICE on ICE off" Belle has been passed on to my daughter. I have a new silver Prius 08. No name yet we have just met but not been introduced.

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11-03-2005, 06:53 AM	#11
tootallrls I have Prius NV Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Carlisle, Pa. Posts: 19 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I just finished my first tank of gas on my new Tideland Pearl Prius. I only got 383 miles and the light was flashing. I'm still learning ways to drive for better milage, and after getting 45.1 by computer and 37.6 actual, I am currently at 54.7 after 200 miles on the new tank. The first bar went out at 117 miles. I agree that it really depends on how the tank is filled as to the acuracyof the computer calculations. I don't think the dealer did anymore than full open till it shut off, giving me less than a full tank to start with. I'm going to ignor the first and see what I get from here on and I'm going to see how much I can squeeze in on top. I"m lovin it....

11-03-2005, 06:56 AM	#12
tootallrls I have Prius NV Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Carlisle, Pa. Posts: 19 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I tried the pulse driving technique and found that I increased my mpg by about 10 for the last 300 miles or so. That and toping off the tank may get me closer to 200 on the first bar.

11-03-2005, 09:29 AM	#13
p626808 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 245 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Gone about 220 on the first bar..

11-10-2005, 05:35 PM	#15
rocketman7 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 55 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	On the opposite side, my worst bar was 9 miles!! My first bar is usually between 60-110 and then the next three to four bars are around 28-30 miles, the next three are about 50, and the last one goes about 35 before blinking. This is odd because I'm barely getting 400 miles out of a tank now whereas about a year ago I was getting almost 500 miles before the last bar started blinking. Seems like the mpg went down after the 20k service visit and new tires, though only by about 2mpg. The tank just doesn't seem to be holding as much (I stop adding gas after the first click-off at the pump).

11-11-2005, 04:06 AM	#16
wgaustria Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	If I fill up correctly I get around 275 miles before the first bar goes out. Walter

11-11-2005, 07:11 AM	#17
priusham Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan - land of everlasting snowflake icon! Posts: 525 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Right... fill up "correctly." If I give my car a megafill... where the fuel comes up the filler pipe, I can drive well over 200 miles - like 220~230. That's warm weather (no heater) driving of long trips at a steady, medium speed.

11-13-2005, 09:52 PM	#19
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	boo. I'm now going 100kms before the first bar and the subsequent bars are dropping like dead pigeons.