Hi Folks I have a 2015 Toyota Prius with a replacement battery (actually 2nd replacement - first replacement was defective and replaced for free). I am running stock dimension tires but they are by a company called Sailun (Trezzo h408 size 195/65). Since the 2nd replacement, in my usual commute of 10miles, stop and go with some hills, I've been lucky to get 40mpg. Usually I would get 42-45 but now I'm getting like 36-39. The car has about 150k on it. Weather is pretty mild usually except in summer when it hits 100 or more. Any ideas? Thanks Roger Elliott
2nd replacement? So you got a used battery? Never worth it. You need the Sodium Ion NEW battery pack. Never heard of that brand of tire. Tires are important to fuel mileage. What tire pressures are you running? Both will highly effect mpg. Cooler weather effect mpg also.
Are these battery replacements OEM? Were they replaced by the dealership? Post some results from Dr. Prius app or Hybrid Assistant.
Just to clarify: you replaced the hybrid battery, or 12 volt battery? Off-topic, but if you haven’t: I would clean the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system as soon as possible, and replace engine water pump and thermostat.
So, what do the tires have to do with it? You did something, battery, tires, both at the same time? Correlation to cause and effect? This is actual mpg, miles/gals, full tank?
Are these Toyota guess-o-meter numbers or manually calculated tank to tank averages. It's been pretty cold and rainy in Redding and we know how weather affects these cars. Unless you do an apple to apples comparison, under the same circumstances by adjusting only ONE variable - it's difficult to make general comparisons.