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Discussion in 'Prius v Fuel Economy' started by danbob, Feb 27, 2012.

  1. danbob

    danbob Junior Member

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    Sometimes my displayed average mpg is only off by .6 mpg and other times it is off by 4-5 mpg. Does it have something to do with where the pump shuts off and outside air temp? Just wondering because I displayed 45.6 mpgon my most recent tank and was so excited, and then when I plugged it all into Fuelly, it gave me 41mpg. Kind of annoying...
     
    #1 danbob, Feb 27, 2012
  2. Wanderer

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    No idea but we were about 3.5 mpg off. Fueling stopped at first pump shutoff. I've seen some say it's close (+/- 1.5) but the first tank for us was off compared to manual calculations. W
     
    #2 Wanderer, Feb 27, 2012
  3. bisco

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    yes, your not going to fill the tank to the same spot every time.
     
    #3 bisco, Feb 27, 2012
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    If you can, try to use the same pump at the same time of day (preferably mornings) to minimize those variables.
     
    #4 fotomoto, Feb 27, 2012
  5. danbob

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    Interesting....will do guys...thanks!
     
    #5 danbob, Feb 27, 2012
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