Higher MPG???

RDPTHREE · 10-16-2005, 03:49 PM

What can I do to keep my mileage in the mid-50's. Most of my driving is around town and 45 is what I'm experiencing. Is there something to tire pressure? Please help!!!

Thanks,

RDPTHREE

brandon · 10-16-2005, 04:42 PM

Welcome RDPTHREE,

For a newer vehicle that I presume has fewer than 6,000 miles on it, the in-town 45 MPG is quite typical. MPG in the mid-50s, while attainable, is a bit of a lofty goal, especially if the vehicle hasn't fully broken in yet or if your commute is short. I'm no technical expert on the HSD or cars in general (although many on this forum are), but I gather that things like the ambient temperature as well as how warm the engine is will have an impact on the MPG you can achieve. Driving habits also play a large role. Other searchable threads on this site offer many tips in that regard.

I've had my Prius about a year now, and my commute is generally about 10 minutes of low-speed, small-city traffic. I tend to average 49 MPG in the summer and 45 MPG in the winter.

Vincent · 10-16-2005, 05:13 PM

RDPTHREE

<------ What's your Location and what year/model Prius do you own?

10-16-2005, 04:42 PM	#2
brandon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 771 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Welcome RDPTHREE, For a newer vehicle that I presume has fewer than 6,000 miles on it, the in-town 45 MPG is quite typical. MPG in the mid-50s, while attainable, is a bit of a lofty goal, especially if the vehicle hasn't fully broken in yet or if your commute is short. I'm no technical expert on the HSD or cars in general (although many on this forum are), but I gather that things like the ambient temperature as well as how warm the engine is will have an impact on the MPG you can achieve. Driving habits also play a large role. Other searchable threads on this site offer many tips in that regard. I've had my Prius about a year now, and my commute is generally about 10 minutes of low-speed, small-city traffic. I tend to average 49 MPG in the summer and 45 MPG in the winter. __________________ Brandon 2005 Driftwood Pearl Prius, BC (Package #6), Delivered 10/21/2004

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10-16-2005, 03:49 PM	#1
RDPTHREE Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	What can I do to keep my mileage in the mid-50's. Most of my driving is around town and 45 is what I'm experiencing. Is there something to tire pressure? Please help!!! Thanks, RDPTHREE

10-16-2005, 05:13 PM	#3
Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 640 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts Friends: 0	RDPTHREE <------ What's your Location and what year/model Prius do you own?