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Impressed with the new machine!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by prim2, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. prim2

    prim2 Junior Member

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    I'm just finishing my second tank. So far, I'm averaging 4.6 l/100km or 51.1 mpg US. I've been working at it a bit, but I'm cruising within about +/-5% of the speed limit. My commute involves 77 km each way, about a 600' elevation differential, 55 km of six lane highway and about 10 km of stop-and-go traffic. I'm running on Nokian WRs and have a block heater with the grill (mostly) blocked. OAT has been running 0 to 12C up here since I got the car.

    I'm pretty happy, given that things should improve as the engine and tires break in.

    Geoff
     
    #1 prim2, Nov 15, 2007
  2. apostasy10

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(prim2 @ Nov 15 2007, 02:03 PM) [snapback]540104[/snapback]</div>
    Congrats on the new Prius! I have to keep about 10/15% below our max highway speed (70 mph) to get top efficiency (I have a 2004 Prius) but it's great when I'm able to go for long periods where I'm getting 50+ mpg. (Although right now I'm not getting such great gas mileage because of some new tires getting put on.)
     
    #2 apostasy10, Nov 15, 2007
  3. F8L

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    Good job. I'm glad so many people are able to get 50mpg pretty regularly. It seemed like many people, including myself could not achieve those numbers without a lot of effort. :)
     
    #3 F8L, Nov 15, 2007
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(prim2 @ Nov 15 2007, 11:03 AM) [snapback]540104[/snapback]</div>
    niiice. I'm at 4.8L/100km right now.. not as cold as you but with the rain we're famous for, it seems to do as much damage to the mileage.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Nov 16, 2007
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