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The worse 2 tanks of the summer

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by cyclopathic, Sep 7, 2012.

  1. cyclopathic

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    52.3 and 50.6 MPG, on a camping trip to southern Appalachians. This is mostly on Blue Ridge, maintaining avg ~44mph (speed limit 45), car loaded with 4 people + gear.

    Now back home and it is up to 62.6. Average for this oil change (@6500mi) dropped to 59.5

    On a side note Michelin Energy Savers A/S are not good for mnt driving, side grip is horrible at best
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    LOL

    They are fine for mountain driving. They are not fine for SPIRITED mountain driving. :p
     
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    why else would you go to mountains?? :confused:

    On a side note with modest suspension mods (rear bar and front braces) and load, car stayed flat sliding 4 wheels through corners. Much better then 2012 Sonata we had on Angelis Crest hwy. But that had grippier tires.
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    To climb them and get their good tidings. To see wild animals roaming free NOT run them over sliding through corners at top speed. :ROFLMAO:
     
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    who knew that?? :cry: I should try it next time :love:

    we didn't kill anyone except a maybe a few Monarchs which unfortunately unavoidable at any above walking speeds.. there were quite a few of them though as they are in the middle of migration now.
     
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    You must go plant 5 milkweed plants to repent for your sins.....
     
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