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Fuel Economy

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Walker1, Jan 17, 2006.

  1. Walker1

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    2006, Black, Pkg. 1. We live in S. FL. Today it's 80 degrees. Rarely gets below 50's in the AM. Car is garaged. Almost all city driving. About 16 miles each way to work. Lots of lights & traffic. Some of the city driving is less congested. We upped our air pressure in the tires to 42/40. It was 36 PSI from the dlr. Question: We see warm weather is a big + along with tire pressure. Are there any other thoughts on improving milege? We also read it's OK to fill the 2006 tank to the top each time. Thanks all.
     
    #1 Walker1, Jan 17, 2006
  2. Schmika

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    Being a city driver, learn to anticipate timing of lights. Coast up to stops. Easy on the take off from stops. Do modified "pulse and glide" in that accelerate up to 5 MPH or so above speed limit then feather to "no arrows" and coast a bit. Take advantage of coasting down even slight downgrades.
     
    #2 Schmika, Jan 17, 2006
  3. Vincent

    Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow

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    Think This is s BIG No No

    I've read that super fills to the top are really bad for the fuel tank evaporative emission system.

    Other members Please advise me and Walker1.

    Thanks
     
    #3 Vincent, Jan 17, 2006
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