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Does mileage increase as the PIP gets used more?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by SudeepHArya, May 1, 2014.

  1. SudeepHArya

    SudeepHArya Junior Member

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    Has there been any reports of mileage increasing as the car gets used more? Meaning not from me learning how to drive the car better but as things get "broken in" & "more loose" is there an increase in mileage?

    I searched the forum initially and did not see a question posted like this. Thanks!
     
    #1 SudeepHArya, May 1, 2014
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    Tires appear to have a break in period, each time you get new tires there is a drop then recovery.

    In part this is because a worn tire is a smaller tire so it reports you are driving longer than a new tire would.
     
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    i never saw any noticeable improvement, although, there are some that would say so.
     
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    After my PiP data got reset, I did notice less MPG. After a few drives, the car learned and adjusted to my driving I guess, and the MPG went back to normal.
     
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  5. SudeepHArya

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    Hi how much does the B-Quiet Ultimate ultimate help with sound deadening and did it cause any mileage drop?
     
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    Engines have a break in period too. Gasoline engine efficiency should increase after about 2000 miles.
     
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    sound deadening makes an amazing difference, and mpg drop is not noticeable. probably less than 1 mpg.
     
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