46.8 mpg so far on first tank !!!

sandman · 03-31-2008, 06:10 PM

Man I love this car..Just got home from work I am at about 300 miles on car and have got my average up to 46.8 mpg. I still have 4 pips left on gas gauge I dont think it was completely full when I got it ..I am really happy with that I know I can do much better on next tank ..I am getting better hitting the Glide(no arrows) but it sure is hard to hit and keep it there some times..I here some on here talking about lifetime average is that something one has to keep on paper or is it kept on display somewhere? Its still rather cool here was around 40 this morning and about 60 degrees when I came home....

**Tideland Prius** · 03-31-2008, 08:43 PM

lol. You wait til the car's broken in and summer arrives.

sandman · 03-31-2008, 09:10 PM

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lol. You wait til the car's broken in and summer arrives

I cant wait !!! How much MPG do you usally pick up say from 50 degrees to 80 degrees ?

mcmoyer · 03-31-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sandman

I cant wait !!! How much MPG do you usally pick up say from 50 degrees to 80 degrees ?

My first tank was 49mpg. 2nd was 50mpg. My last tank (3rd) was 54mpg.

I love this car!

**Tideland Prius** · 04-01-2008, 01:03 AM

50 to 80? quite a bit.

e.g. I'm sitting at 5.0L/100km on average (47mpg). I can do 4.7L/100km (50mpg) if I tried or if I get lazy, it slips to 5.3L/100km (45mpg). We're sitting between 0°C and 10°C.

In your case, you can probably hit 50mpg in the first summer, then next summer, you can aim for 55mpg

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The reason is that it depends on A/C usage. Spring/fall is usually the best time cause the A/C compressor won't run (if you leave it in AUTO) as the fan is enough to keep you cool but you don't need the heater or A/C to give you cold air.

mcmoyer, people in TX and FL are the only ones that can consistently get close to 60mpg with little effort. The rest of us need to work at it to get 60mpg. Aim for 60!

Prius Prime · 04-01-2008, 04:52 PM

Welcome and Hello,

There are 3 great places to track your MPGs--they do all the calculations and you can compare to other users. All you have to do is register!

greenhybrid.com
cleanmpg.com
fueleconomy.gov

These are great sites for mileage tracking, but for Prius information, I always come here!

Prius Prime
Super White Prius Club

sandman · 04-01-2008, 06:56 PM

Well after work I was at two pip's and gas there was $3.09 so I filled up it held 8.09 gallons I then reset and took off home. I am blown away at how good of fuel mileage this thing is getting...I am getting much better at gliding and looking ahead I drive mainly interstate and am using the cc most of time but there are a couple of big hills I take it off and hyper-glide..I hope I can maintain this average rest of tank I will keep you posted..... Thanks

patsparks · 04-01-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

50 to 80? quite a bit.

mcmoyer, people in TX and FL are the only ones that can consistently get close to 60mpg with little effort. The rest of us need to work at it to get 60mpg. Aim for 60!

I'll wait for the authorities to deport me to Texas, I'm a petrol head living several thousand miles from Texas or Florida and I get close to 60mpg all the time.

**Tideland Prius** · 04-02-2008, 12:07 AM

You guys live upside down

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I was referring to this continent but thanks for reminding me. Yes you guys (and Singaporeans too) tend to get really good mileage. Is it the weather? topo? What is it?

mcmoyer · 04-02-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

50 to 80? quite a bit.

mcmoyer, people in TX and FL are the only ones that can consistently get close to 60mpg with little effort. The rest of us need to work at it to get 60mpg. Aim for 60!

I'm trying! I figure I've got to let it break-in a little more and then I'll be posting the big numbers.

03-31-2008, 06:10 PM	#1
sandman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kentucky Posts: 173 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	46.8 mpg so far on first tank !!! Man I love this car..Just got home from work I am at about 300 miles on car and have got my average up to 46.8 mpg. I still have 4 pips left on gas gauge I dont think it was completely full when I got it ..I am really happy with that I know I can do much better on next tank ..I am getting better hitting the Glide(no arrows) but it sure is hard to hit and keep it there some times..I here some on here talking about lifetime average is that something one has to keep on paper or is it kept on display somewhere? Its still rather cool here was around 40 this morning and about 60 degrees when I came home....

03-31-2008, 08:43 PM	#2
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: 46.8 mpg so far on first tank !!! lol. You wait til the car's broken in and summer arrives.

04-01-2008, 01:03 AM	#5
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: 46.8 mpg so far on first tank !!! 50 to 80? quite a bit. e.g. I'm sitting at 5.0L/100km on average (47mpg). I can do 4.7L/100km (50mpg) if I tried or if I get lazy, it slips to 5.3L/100km (45mpg). We're sitting between 0°C and 10°C. In your case, you can probably hit 50mpg in the first summer, then next summer, you can aim for 55mpg . The reason is that it depends on A/C usage. Spring/fall is usually the best time cause the A/C compressor won't run (if you leave it in AUTO) as the fan is enough to keep you cool but you don't need the heater or A/C to give you cold air. mcmoyer, people in TX and FL are the only ones that can consistently get close to 60mpg with little effort. The rest of us need to work at it to get 60mpg. Aim for 60! __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package as of 25th Oct 2004 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, OEM All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Interior Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Integration Kit, LED licence plate lights, Phillips X-Treme Power H4 2008 smart fortwo passion coupé as of 28th Apr 2008 Fogs, dash pods, leather, rubber mats, Brabus handbrake, LED licence plate lights & dome lamp

04-01-2008, 04:52 PM	#6
Prius Prime Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 53 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: 46.8 mpg so far on first tank !!! Welcome and Hello, There are 3 great places to track your MPGs--they do all the calculations and you can compare to other users. All you have to do is register! greenhybrid.com cleanmpg.com fueleconomy.gov These are great sites for mileage tracking, but for Prius information, I always come here! Prius Prime Super White Prius Club

04-01-2008, 06:56 PM	#7
sandman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kentucky Posts: 173 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: 46.8 mpg so far on first tank !!! Well after work I was at two pip's and gas there was $3.09 so I filled up it held 8.09 gallons I then reset and took off home. I am blown away at how good of fuel mileage this thing is getting...I am getting much better at gliding and looking ahead I drive mainly interstate and am using the cc most of time but there are a couple of big hills I take it off and hyper-glide..I hope I can maintain this average rest of tank I will keep you posted..... Thanks Attached Thumbnails

04-02-2008, 12:07 AM	#9
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: 46.8 mpg so far on first tank !!! You guys live upside down . I was referring to this continent but thanks for reminding me. Yes you guys (and Singaporeans too) tend to get really good mileage. Is it the weather? topo? What is it?