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How should I drive my Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by evebill8, Feb 21, 2012.

  1. evebill8

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    The COMS always shows around 45 MPG on my Prius. I heard that someone will get even 60 MPG. I think I do not drive it correctly. Would anyone give me some tips, thanks!
     
    #1 evebill8, Feb 21, 2012
  2. NineScorpions

    NineScorpions Economy, Meet Style!!

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    #2 NineScorpions, Feb 21, 2012
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    Here is the video specific to the GenII.



    Short commutes make getting above 50mpg difficult. Driving in very aggressive traffic also makes it difficult.
     
    #3 F8L, Feb 21, 2012
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  4. Codyroo

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    Please do fill out the questionnaire, it will go a long way towards resolving your MPG concerns. Once that is done, you will get two things,

    1) Expectation management (what you can reasonably expect out of your car, with your commute, with your driving style).

    2) Ways to improve your driving style and driving habits to improve your MPG's.
     
    #4 Codyroo, Feb 22, 2012
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    are you manually calculating after each refill? how many miles on her?
     
    #5 bisco, Feb 22, 2012
  6. evebill8

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    No, I just read the COMS.
     
    #6 evebill8, Feb 23, 2012
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