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Mileage Observation

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by ranger04, Jun 16, 2011.

  1. ranger04

    ranger04 New Member

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    I went to fill up the other day and had the following #'s:

    Trip: 740 km
    Distance before fueling indicator: 26 km
    Fuel amount into car to full capacity: 35 litres

    Since the fuel tank is a 45 litre capacity this means I had 10 litres left. The fuel indicator was on the last LED (half) and flashing. I'm averaging about 4.5 litres / 100km so would it be safe to assume I could go another approximate 200kms? Is there some sort of reserve capacity for the prius? Thx.
     
    #1 ranger04, Jun 16, 2011
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    I have noticed that when I get gas when the pump first shuts off
    you can still put in 2 US gallons of gas before it shows at the filler
    neck, if you take your time.

    alfon
     
    #2 alfon, Jun 16, 2011
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    So this would mean that instead of having 26 kms left the car actually has conservatively ~ 160 kms before the tank goes dry?? Perhaps the computer is programmed so that a person doesn't run out of fuel?
     
    #3 ranger04, Jun 16, 2011
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    nerfer A young senior member

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    No, it means that the station's pump turned off too soon, and your tank wasn't totally full when you left the station.
     
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    The pump didn't shut off too soon. I always fuel up at the same place & I also top it up even though it may have stopped on its own.
     
    #5 ranger04, Jun 16, 2011
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    That's normal I have 7-8 liters (2 US gallons) lest when the led starts to flicker;)
     
    #6 vday, Jun 17, 2011
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