gas question

MEMMO · 04-04-2008, 05:17 PM

I am a new prius owner, one week. i drove it home, about afifty mile drive, drove it back to the dealer to have leather installed and drove it home again. Each of those trips i averaged at least 56 mpg. Here at home ,whe we go shopping etc we drive between 15 to 29 miles and my mpg is 44. The terrain is about the same. Why the big difference? By the way we love the car. MEMMO

**efusco** · 04-04-2008, 05:21 PM

The short trips don't allow the engine to warm up to optimal temps. You're probably stopping, allowing the engine to cool while you shop, then starting again.
Be sure to read my Article.

MEMMO · 04-04-2008, 07:33 PM

Thankyou

04-04-2008, 05:17 PM	#1
MEMMO Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: FLORIDA, USA Posts: 6 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	gas question I am a new prius owner, one week. i drove it home, about afifty mile drive, drove it back to the dealer to have leather installed and drove it home again. Each of those trips i averaged at least 56 mpg. Here at home ,whe we go shopping etc we drive between 15 to 29 miles and my mpg is 44. The terrain is about the same. Why the big difference? By the way we love the car. MEMMO

04-04-2008, 05:21 PM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 12,936 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	Re: gas question The short trips don't allow the engine to warm up to optimal temps. You're probably stopping, allowing the engine to cool while you shop, then starting again. Be sure to read my Article.

04-04-2008, 07:33 PM	#3
MEMMO Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: FLORIDA, USA Posts: 6 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: gas question Thankyou