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I think I'm getting the hang of it

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by bestmapman, May 17, 2007.

  1. bestmapman

    bestmapman 04, 07 ,08, 09, 10, 16, 21 Prime

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    This is a milestone for me. I just filled up at 60.1 MPG at 601 miles. I had a flashing PIP but pushed it the last 10 miles to get the 600 mile tank.

    I now have 5000 miles on my Prius and am getting the hang of P&G. I have made no modifications to the car yet and have concentrated on P & G with this tank. The only thing that I have done is increase my tire pressures to 44/42 the maximum reccommeded on the sidewall.


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    Thnks to all the people who have posted techniques and instructions that helped me learn the different ways to drive the prius. There is still a lot to learn.

    Now for the 70 MPG tank.
     

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    wow nice great tank!

    I have only gone two tanks so far but my best is 520 miles (tank took 9.5 gallons at fill-up... not bad, but certainly not 600 miles!! wow
     
    #2 kdk84, May 17, 2007
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    That's awesome! Congratulations.
    Hoping I can get a 60mpg tank this summer myself, I haven't even checked the tire pressures yet and I've had the car for two weeks now.
    Good luck on your quest to 70!
     
    #3 Trendy2, May 17, 2007
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    bestmapman 04, 07 ,08, 09, 10, 16, 21 Prime

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kdk84 @ May 17 2007, 09:14 PM) [snapback]444555[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks,

    I forgot to mention the fill up took 10.2 gal. It shut off at 10.1 gallons. I continued for on more shut off. The last time I filled up it only took 9.2 gallons, same flashing PIP. Go figure.
     
    #4 bestmapman, May 17, 2007
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    Add a little more pressure to your tires and keep expanding your (Prius) bladder and you'll get a 700 mile tank by the end of the summer.

    Wayne
     
    #5 FireEngineer, May 18, 2007
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Trendy2 @ May 17 2007, 08:16 PM) [snapback]444558[/snapback]</div>
    Check the tp while you are thinking about it. I tend to set it and forget it. The two times I found it low was some time after a visit to the dealer.
     
    #6 JimN, May 18, 2007
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