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realy bad MPG

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Flying White Dutchman, Mar 8, 2008.

  1. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    today i drove 3 km and made a really bad 7,2k/100

    if i drive every day short trips then i better buy a smaller car

    so what can i do to make that better?
    i think i really need to make it plug-in SOON

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    even wurst 7,8l-100 on 5 km now:mad: i try the heavy foot ( but no racing )

    ok i am feeling a bit under the weather wright now:rain:
     
    #1 Flying White Dutchman, Mar 8, 2008
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    abq sfr New Member

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    You're probably right, if ALL your trips are short, you would be better off with a small conventionally powered car. However, you might have trouble even with that, you're exhaust system would rust out because it would not get hot enough to evaporate the water in it. Of course, if the weather's nice, you could just walk or bike that 3 km, your health would benefit greatly. An engine block heater would help you somewhat to decrease your car's warmup time, but for only 3 km, I'm not sure. My commutes are around 24 miles in 40 minutes, perfect for my Prius to give me over 50 mpg, this tank is 57 since the ethanol went away :)
     
    #2 abq sfr, Mar 8, 2008
  3. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    normally i bike but i wanted to use the prius for elec drive that short:)when its cold outside:smow:

    mmm i was actual going to the gym:blush: lazy mee:couch2:
     
    #3 Flying White Dutchman, Mar 8, 2008
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    All cars do poorly on short trips. With the Prius, you have the instrumentation to see how bad you are doing. Walk, bike, or drive something electric if you can.

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Mar 8, 2008
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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    You'll see dramatically better MPG with an engine block heater for short trips.

    Ken@Japan
     
    #5 ken1784, Mar 9, 2008
  6. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    thx

    thats a good one!
     
    #6 Flying White Dutchman, Mar 9, 2008
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    statultra uber-Senior Member

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    dutchman, u need a couple of variable resistor to trick the car into thinking its warmed up
     
    #7 statultra, Mar 9, 2008
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    I see very few situations in which it's a good idea to "trick the car". I generally assume that the engineers who designed the thing made it act the way it does for a reason.
     
    #8 ForTheGlory, Mar 14, 2008
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    bruceha_2000 Senior Member

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    You sound like the PERFECT candidate for an all electric car!
     
    #9 bruceha_2000, Mar 14, 2008
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    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    ;):p:D

    :car::peace::amen:
     
    #10 Flying White Dutchman, Mar 15, 2008
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Get an enclosed electric mobility scooter or a warm coat and some waterproof shoes.
     
    #11 patsparks, Mar 15, 2008
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