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Just got a Prius

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Jktotheizo, Mar 18, 2008.

  1. Jktotheizo

    Jktotheizo Junior Member

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    I just got my used fully loaded 2005 Prius at a decent price and I love it so far.

    The only the thing is (and people have warned me about this before but i don't care cause I like the Prius itself either way and like i said I got a good deal on it) The gas millage seems to defenetaly be exaggerated on the sticker. I don't feel like I am getting the right amount of miles per gallon as I should be. I think the MPG is still good, but are there tips anyone can give me on optimizing the MPG? I've heard there are some techniques and ways make the battery take most of the power on the highway?
     
    #1 Jktotheizo, Mar 18, 2008
  2. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    Welcome to PriusChat, Jktotheizo! First, what kind of milage are you getting? Twice as good as your previous car? 46 mpg?

    Look at and read the sticky threads in the forums that interest you. Many things affect mpg, including temperature, length of average trip, and driver experience. All those factors are discussed on PriusChat. Use the Search function (third from the right at the top of the page) to find something quickly.

    Congratulations!
     
    #2 Bill Merchant, Mar 18, 2008
  3. NYPrius1

    NYPrius1 Active Member

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    Welcome!!
    Please read the online tips on MPG.......
    You'll get the hang of it.
     
    #3 NYPrius1, Mar 18, 2008
  4. morpheusx

    morpheusx Professor Chaos

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    If you are patient with your Prius and learn how to drive it efficiently it is reasonable to expect nothing but 55 MPG or better tanks most of the year for mixed Highway and City driving.
     
    #4 morpheusx, Mar 19, 2008
  5. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    IF you have a longer commute (>15 minutes) and in warm weather.
    Otherwise subtract 10% or more. Here in Chicago you can expect a dip of 25% from the middle of summer (I get mid 50's) to the middle of winter (low 40's). 46-48 mpg is the real-world reported average (greenhybrid.com, etc.). Making sure your tire pressure is above the minimum of 35 front/33 rear helps as well (40/38 is commonly used, the tires are rated for 44 psi). In winter you can block the grill. Check out the sticky threads in the fuel efficiency forum.
     
    #5 nerfer, Mar 19, 2008
  6. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Hi and welcome aboard Jktotheizo.
    Quite a few here get better than EPA numbers, are you refering to the old numbers or new numbers?
    Read the board and learn from those willing to teach.
     
    #6 patsparks, Mar 19, 2008
  7. N3FOL

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    Welcome jktotheizo. +1 on all the above replies. Drive it more often and keep track of your mpg long term. You will see that what you bought is worth it. Gas prices is steadily on the rise...:rolleyes:
     
    #7 N3FOL, Mar 19, 2008
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