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Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by holycow2k15, Sep 12, 2015.

  1. holycow2k15

    holycow2k15 New Member

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    Hello to fellow members! Happy to be part of this forum
    Bought a red prius v (2012 used at 13K miles for $18400) and loving it so far
    Did the 2nd fillup yesterday and mpg is almost 55.
    Loving it - about 3 times my previous car and not to mention the stuff I could haul from home depot which I had to ask someone previously
     
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  2. bisco

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    congrats, all the best!(y)
     
  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    54~55 mpg in a Prius v? You're doing something right!

    Save your gas receipts and calculate, you'll likely find Toyota is exaggerating a bit. But I understand with the v and c not so much.
     
  4. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Beyond Toyota's suggested maintenance, I recommend changing the transaxle fluid (with ATF WS) near 30,000 miles, near 90,000 miles and then every about 90,000 miles. (Past experience hints it degrades fastest during early service)
     
  5. holycow2k15

    holycow2k15 New Member

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    Yes I was surprised too since the claims are 40-44 mpg. I drive in eco mode.
    I zero my trip every time I fill and hence can calculate based on that.
    May be my commute has a part in it. I start the day with 25% battery.
    I start off the day on a relatively flat road followed by ups and downs to my kids school. The battery goes up to 75% on the way and ends up at 25% by the time I reach the school. Then I have a full grade down to work by which the battery is almost fully charged. When I return, there is lot of traffic,stops and battery is 50% I reach school. After that I am again mostly below the center line on the engine power and reach home with a 25% battery.
     
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  6. holycow2k15

    holycow2k15 New Member

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    will do. thanks for the tip