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    2019 Honda Insight Hybrid: Intriguing Competitor to Prius

    The 2019 Honda Insight would have been on my shortlist if it was a hatchback. The sedan, although a nice looking car, is not quite as practical....
    Post by: alfon, Jul 21, 2018 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Gas vs Electric Cost, tipping point

    We have a 2016 Volt. Here on the northwestern Oregon Coast our electric rate per KWH, is $.114. This is computed by the entire bill, what you...
    Post by: alfon, Jul 21, 2018 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    2016 Volt vs 2010 Prius

    Now here in Northwestern Oregon we are in the dead of winter. Temps range from upper 30's to low 50's, usually with rain and of course wet roads....
    Thread by: alfon, Jan 23, 2018, 28 replies, in forum: Chevrolet Volt
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    Just filled up with new Mobil "Synergy" gasoline

    I normally use Costco gas in our 2010 Prius and last fill up calculated was 58 mpg, 62 mpg indicated. I have used no name cheap rate gas, and...
    Post by: alfon, Sep 11, 2016 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Genuine Toyota Motor Oil vs Mobil 1

    I was told a few years ago that Toyota Synthetic oil, 0w20 oil, was made by Mobil One. That was at the Toyota parts dept. by a well seasoned...
    Post by: alfon, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Wow - ambient external temperature REALLY matters for MPG

    Air density also applies in elevation. Air is thinner, and less dense when elevation increases. An electric car at 5,000 feet in elevation with...
    Post by: alfon, May 31, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    First mileage figures looking good (UK)

    Check your tyre pressure. On our 2010 Prius with 195X65X15 Michelin Energy Saver AS tires I keep all 4 at Max. Sidewall listed pressure, 44 psi....
    Post by: alfon, May 26, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Octane vs Altitude

    Ran a tank of 85 octane in Reno Nevada in our 2010 Prius. No problems and the same mpg's as 87 octane, 55+ mpg calculated, with 87 octane or 85...
    Post by: alfon, May 25, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    "Real World" or not?

    With our 2010 Prius with dry roads and temps in the upper 50's to low 60's, average temps for this time of year in the Oregon Northwest Coast it...
    Post by: alfon, May 23, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Let's talk fuels

    I use mostly Costco gas because its close and the lowest price around per gallon. I have used cut rate stations as well and even 85 octane in...
    Post by: alfon, May 16, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Let's talk fuels

    Our 2010 Prius is approaching 143,000 miles. Never had a problem with regular 87 octane gas. Never added any fuel additives as well. When the...
    Post by: alfon, May 15, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    I was wondering how I'd do when it finally warmed up

    Great MPG. Also at 9,000 feet the air is thinner so less air resistance than at sea level like here in Seaside Oregon. I noticed on vacation in...
    Post by: alfon, May 11, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Real World MPG Numbers

    Warmer weather, summer blended gas, more BTU's per gallon, and 60+ mpg, calculated of course, will be quite easy for the 2016 Prius, especially...
    Post by: alfon, May 1, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Did I do good mpg wise?

    Remember the mpg gauge is not accurate. If the gauge reads 62 mpg your actual mpg calculated, miles divided by gallons, will be lower, say by 2.5...
    Post by: alfon, Apr 25, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy