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  1. eclewis
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    Scraping/rattling sound when engine is running + poor fuel economy

    When the engine in my 2015 prius (105k miles) is running, there is a scraping/rattling/grinding noise from under the car. At first I thought it...
    Thread by: eclewis, Jan 22, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  2. anaheimlich
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    Wheel size vs AWD effect on MPG

    According to the EPA, choosing the 19" rims negatively impacts MPG more than AWD, and choosing both really hurts MPG. Does tire size really matter...
    Thread by: anaheimlich, Feb 22, 2023, 13 replies, in forum: Gen 5 Prius Fuel Economy & Prime EV Range
  3. Emmy2022
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    Loving 2022 prius prime, but expected higher mpg

    Hi all! I just bought my first ever prius - a 2022 Prius Prime XLE. I upgraded from a base model honda fit, so I’m loving my new car. I’m getting...
    Thread by: Emmy2022, Feb 7, 2023, 16 replies, in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
  4. Hk7
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    New 2022 PP owner

    Hello everyone! So happy there is a community like this. I just purchased a brand new 2022 Prius prime about a month ago. I’ve learned some tips...
    Thread by: Hk7, Jan 30, 2023, 6 replies, in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
  5. CARSFAN4
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    Racing car body modifications for fuel economy

    Hey guys, I own a 2015 Prius c and I am searching for: "body modifications to improve fuel efficiency". What I mean is ie: sports cars air intake...
    Thread by: CARSFAN4, Aug 21, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
  6. Rmotion
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    2015 Prius Persona Tires - Looking to replace my low profile tires and if there is a benefit

    I have a 2015 Prius Persona with low profile tires and 17" rims they look great but the low profile tires I get some flats. I was looking to...
    Thread by: Rmotion, Apr 12, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
  7. newmemba
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    MPG Varies Wildy, 2012 Prius

    I have a 2012 Prius Three with 140k miles. I have checked the air filters, cabin air filters, auxillary battery, tire pressure, and traction...
    Thread by: newmemba, Jan 23, 2022, 11 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
  8. Francisco Solis
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    Troubleshooting MPG on Crashed 2011 Model

    I am a college student and due to a combination of COVID and a housing crisis, I had to drive 315 miles to attend classes at my university and 315...
    Thread by: Francisco Solis, Dec 29, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
  9. Laura-Ann
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    Sacramento-Las Vegas road trip, 1200 miles r/t

    I just got home from a 1130 mile road trip, Sacramento to Las Vegas, and have some fuel economy stats to share. The vehicle was a 2019 Prius...
    Thread by: Laura-Ann, Oct 10, 2021, 14 replies, in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
  10. Laura-Ann
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    Some Real-world range numbers in a 2019 Prius Prime

    I have a 2019 Prius Prime (whatever the base trim is, mine doesn't have the bigger display screen that some of them do). I've driven it 17,561...
    Thread by: Laura-Ann, Sep 14, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
  11. Max Taiwan
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    Getting a Prius Plus aka Prius Alpha am I in the right place?

    Hi Prius V owners! My name is Max and I am moving from the Prius C page. I am not sure if this is where I should be so please correct me if I...
    Thread by: Max Taiwan, Mar 26, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
  12. Max Taiwan
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    Used Red Bullet for grabs

    Dear fellow Prius owners! The time has come to say goodbye to my 1st Prius, the wondaful Prius C. It has been a very reliable and dependable car...
    Thread by: Max Taiwan, Mar 26, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: Prius c Main Forum
  13. JonathanCWard
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    Let there be - LED Light Bars

    Hey there. So a few years back I installed my AuxBeam FS2 led headlights (low and high). Fell in love with how great there were on back roads....
    Thread by: JonathanCWard, Jan 9, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
  14. Tideland Prius
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    Summer Hybrid Mode MPG

    Ran outside of my EV only range this past week so did the return trip in hybrid mode. It's a mix of 10% city-type speeds (40-60km/h) and 90%...
    Thread by: Tideland Prius, Jul 24, 2020, 22 replies, in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
  15. Weirderal
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    Lower-than-Expected economy after two months

    Hello everyone! I just got a 2012 Prius v with 115,000 miles on November 1st. Pretty pleased overall so far, but I'm a little confused seeing...
    Thread by: Weirderal, Dec 23, 2019, 9 replies, in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
  16. Wville
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    2006 Prius P0453, P0171 drives fine bad fuel economy help??

    2006 Prius Gen 2, 218k miles, P0453, P0171 codes. I have another thread on here for several other issues, I’ve had this Prius since March 2019,...
    Thread by: Wville, Dec 6, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  17. Robert Holt
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    Effect of tire pressure on mpg: collecting data

    Hypothesis: Increasing tire pressure from the recommended mid-30s psi range to 40 psi or over will increase overall fuel efficiency (higher mpg or...
    Thread by: Robert Holt, Sep 29, 2019, 26 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
  18. Lisa C
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    How to improve fuel efficiency?

    I've had my 2017 Prius a couple of months. The best mpg I got was 64.4 mpg on a one hour trip on the highway using the adaptive cruise control....
    Thread by: Lisa C, Aug 31, 2019, 51 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  19. Max Taiwan
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    Red bullet VVTI seloniod

    Hi guys, I just received the upgrade VVTI seloniod sample from the manufacture. I am going to instal it and show you guys the difference from a...
    Thread by: Max Taiwan, Apr 9, 2019, 530 replies, in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
  20. michael.sfo
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    Mileage brags - personal bests or unusual highs

    Post your personal bests in this thread! My SF-San Jose morning commute was longer than usual today thanks to especially bad traffic on the...
    Thread by: michael.sfo, Nov 8, 2018, 84 replies, in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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