2017 Mpg down to 38 - Any Ideas?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy' started by robert N, Jan 8, 2026 at 10:55 AM.

  1. robert N

    robert N Junior Member

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    Location:
    chicago
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    I have a 2017 Prius 3 or 4 with 90,000 miles. For the last year, I've been getting 36-42 mpg. More than once, the dealer gives me a long list of things to be done as scheduled maintenance for about $3000. I'm always skeptical so I take the list to my regular mechanic. He says, don't bother with any of those except flushing transmission and brakes. Hmmmm?
    I just drove my friend's Prius 3 or 4 - 2019 with 60,000 mi. Feels more peppy and he consistently gets 48-55 mpg. Any ideas? Injectors? Tune up? Thank u