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2006 milage getting worse - 45 to 35 - why?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by rogersboyz, Sep 1, 2008.

  1. rogersboyz

    rogersboyz New Member

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    My 2006 with 44K miles used to get 45 mpg. About six months ago, it dropped to 33~38, no matter how lightly I tread on the gas pedal. All service done by the dealer, and nothing tricky done to any of the powertrain systems. Any ideas? Is this a normal occurance due to battery age? Is there any test to see if I have a typical problem? HELP - gas is expensive! Thanks for any help. Jeff
     
    #1 rogersboyz, Sep 1, 2008
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    This is not normal. Go to the dealer for a diagnosis, and please let the group know what you find.

    ... Brad
     
    #2 bac, Sep 1, 2008
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    At 44K, did you replace the tires six months ago?


     
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    :cool:Did you have the vehicle serviced recently? If so check the oil level and make sure it was not overfilled.
     
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    Please see my experience with the same problem under the title, "After service Issues". I have unexpectedly lost 10 MPG and have been unable to recover.
     
    #5 hobba, Sep 2, 2008
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    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    Check oil levels, make sure it is NOT above the full line.
    Check tire pressure.
    Check tire alignment - perhaps you hit something that caused your tires to be mis-aligned - check for uneven wear patterns.

    Drive normally. (You may be shooting yourself in the foot by driving "lightly" on the gas pedal - driving too lightly will set the gears so it sends more energy to the batteries - thus wasting energy)
     
    #6 Bob64, Sep 4, 2008
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