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Mpg

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by JanetC, Jan 22, 2012.

  1. JanetC

    JanetC New Member

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    My2007 Prius was totaled in December and I purchased a 2009 with approx 52k miles. I'm driving the exact same route to and from work - and granted it is a stop and go short commute, but the 07 averaged 44ish mpg and I'm lucky to get 32 in the 09. I've checked the tire pressure - they were all incredibly low but correcting this has only made a slight improvement. It's clearly going for service very soon but I just wondered if anyone has a clue about what the problem could be.
     
    #1 JanetC, Jan 22, 2012
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    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    Most likely it is the 12V battery. Particularly, if you bought it from a dealer instead of a private party, there is always a valet, salesguy, detailer etc. that runs the battery down, and all they ever do it jump it, instead of charging it.
     
    #3 seilerts, Jan 22, 2012
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