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    why the engine keep running but no charging and no driving?

    I also read somewhere on the forum that after a long downhill run and the regen mode overcharges the battery, the electric motor will spin the ICE...
    Post by: LS5099, Feb 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2007 Low MPG -- Can't figure out why

    Two items: 1) tires make a world of difference. I was running Michelin Harmonys at 42/40 PSI and could easily get 52-54 MPG on my commute. Changed...
    Post by: LS5099, Feb 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    New owner, disappointed in mpg...

    I've run the I-5 interstate thru central Calif a number of times at 80 MPH and find what you describe with the charging to be ture; most of the...
    Post by: LS5099, Feb 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Tire recommendations

    I only got 20,000 miles on the original integrity tires on my 2007. I switched to Michelin Harmony running 42/40 PSI, rotated every 5K miles and...
    Post by: LS5099, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    HV Batt SOC below 40 percent

    I think you are under estmatine the demand that the AC puts on the system. I live in San Diego and travel to the SF Bay Area often. I drive 80 MPH...
    Post by: LS5099, Aug 12, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    HV Batt SOC below 40 percent

    One big question, was the AC on? That is a very big drag on the system even when new and especially uphill.
    Post by: LS5099, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max Tires

    I have a 2007 Prius and only got 20,000 miles on the Integra tires. Purchased Michelin Harmony and now have 88,000 on the car. Figure I can get...
    Post by: LS5099, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Calling all Prius V owner's with Michelin tires!

    Scott: I have a 2007 Prius. After going thru the OEM tires in 22K miles, I put on a set of Michelins. I have 27K miles on them and they look...
    Post by: LS5099, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    11.9 gallons

    2007 Prius - I have noticed that I can add anywhere from 1 - 1.3 gallons of gas to the tank after the first shutoff. I usually get 150 - 165 miles...
    Post by: LS5099, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Decreasing Fuel Mileage

    Any thought that you might have a battery cell(s) going bad? Loss of storage capacity would result in continued downward MPG.
    Post by: LS5099, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Bizarre or obscure details that effect mpg

    So I take it that, as with the little black-and-white turn-around thingy, you would want to paint your car in two different colors? As for the...
    Post by: LS5099, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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