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Second tank of gas and getting 50.2 mpg

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by WBJohnston, Feb 26, 2005.

  1. WBJohnston

    WBJohnston New Member

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    I just came back from a 160 mile trip today into the foot fill of the Pacific NW Cascade Mts. The temperature was in the mid 50s; am on my second tank of gas (have had the car for only a week now), did lots of up/down grades with 50% open straight/flat areas, speed in the 50s, and tank average is 50.2 mpg. My first tank was 44. I understand it will get better but that sounds too good to be true. I’ll be tickled if it just stays above 50. :mrgreen:
     
    #1 WBJohnston, Feb 26, 2005
  2. hdrygas

    hdrygas New Member

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    Ya the temp stays in the 50's and you and I will be teaching Salmon how to walk up stream to spawn in the fall. You had better pray for mid 30's and rain. Lots of rain. I would gladly get mpgs in the 40's and have normal (for the PNW) weather. We are in trouble.
     
    #2 hdrygas, Feb 26, 2005
  3. CitizenjaQ

    CitizenjaQ New Member

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    So, so jealous. I commute 5 miles each way to work in temperatures usually in the teens, and if I didn't take the occasional longer trip, I might not break 40mpg average. I can't wait for summer!
     
    #3 CitizenjaQ, Feb 28, 2005
  4. jh90206

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    Really great mileage! I am on my second tank and avg is 48.3ish. We have had one day I have seen 50 degress when I was out. I think we will both improve on our mileage this summer. Wanted to mention to all new owners to check air pressure. I checked mine 10 days into ownership and all were at 28.5. It seems the dealer did not do anything to check the car out before I drove away. Hopefully their service will improve as more and more of these wonderful cars are bought.

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    #4 jh90206, Mar 25, 2005
  5. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    The 2 things my husband immediately checked were oil level and tire pressure. He's the one who takes care of that stuff :)

    I wanted to adjust tire pressure to 42-40 for gas mileage purposes, they were a little low. Tire pressure seems to be something they forget.
     
    #5 galaxee, Mar 25, 2005
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