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Milege @ 2,300 miles

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Walker1, Mar 4, 2006.

  1. Walker1

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    Today I filled the Prius. Milege: 2,300. Weekly temp range: 55-85 degrees. No heat needed. A/C used every day in the afternoons. Nothing unusual. Computer says: 51.2 MPG. Manual calculation: 51.1 MPG. I'd say it's a safe bet to assume that after some initial miles on the car, and driver getting more proficient at driving a Prius the milege is very accurate.

    One question. If it's 85 degrees most every day and FL is flat where does the 55-60 MPG come into play? Will I achieve those numbers? I generally drive 1-5 MPH over the local speed limits.
     
    #1 Walker1, Mar 4, 2006
  2. KTPhil

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    Your Prius will take about 10,000 miles to break in. Your mileage will increase during this time.

    Also, the 50+ mpg is achieved only at moderate speeds (30-45 mph). Higher speeds, in the Prius as in all cars, drops mpg quickly, especially above 60 mph.
     
    #2 KTPhil, Mar 4, 2006
  3. Walker1

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    OK, Do you know if changing the factory oil at 5K to Mobil 1 syn. oil will make a noticeable difference in MPG? I know it's very slippery which results in less friction on the pistons, etc.
     
    #3 Walker1, Mar 6, 2006
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    51.1 mpg (US gallon) is the same as 61 mpg (UK gallon), which is what I'm getting after 1500 miles in temperatures 31-50 F.(Prius calculation)
    Good to know that Prius calculation = manual calculation!
     
    #4 Oxo, Mar 6, 2006
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    I switched to Mobile 1 at the first oil change. Personally, you've got a long way to go (mileage/experience-wise) before you attain Prius Zen and crack the magic 55MPG/600+ Mile tank goal.

    see for yourself... http://prius.w8kc.com
     
    #5 priusham, Mar 6, 2006
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