Easiest Way To Keep Track Of MPG?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Fuel Economy & Prime EV Range' started by VelvetFoot, Sep 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM.

  1. VelvetFoot

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    Wondering what the easiest way to keep track of mpg?

    I used to just write calculated mpg and dash mpg on the printed receipt, and keep a stack of them, but around here nowadays, most seem to be out of paper.

    I've seen Fuelly.com . That seems to have promise. Downside could be that all your hard work disappears if they dry up and blow away. Possible to download a local backup?

    Perhaps a spreadsheet? I don't think my laptop came with one. I'd have to hunt around for one.

    I'm thinking maybe take a picture of the pump info, and then a picture of the dash meter, if that's the right word. The meter would have miles and its own calculation for comparison. Then maybe input into Fuelly, spreadsheet, etc.

    Thoughts/experiences?

    edit: The Fuelly FAQ does say you can export a .csv file from the app.
     
    #1 VelvetFoot, Sep 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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    Fuely, AKA aCar app user here. It works very well for tracking fuel economy.

    It also can be used for reminders for oil changes (time or distance), documenting maintenance/service, costs of parts, part numbers, etc.
     
    #2 xliderider, Sep 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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    i used to write it in a small notebook in the center console. i don't think anything could be simpler
     
    #3 bisco, Sep 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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    You still need to calculate the mpg, unless you are just recording the optimistic mpg from the display.
     
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    yes, miles/gallons
     
    #5 bisco, Sep 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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