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New Priusian with a Couple Q’s

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Miamick, May 3, 2022.

  1. Miamick

    Miamick New Member

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    2013 Prius
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    Five
    Thanks in advance for your knowledge and experience with this beast; don’t know much but I’m learning by lurking around the site.
    Bought a 2013 Prius V model 5 and took it on a quick trip to Florida-she has 144k and Dr Prius app said 70% battery remaining so I’m good I hope. Drove @69mph (had to get there-sure you guys go slower!) and over 345 miles car computer said 43.9 mpg. Drove amazing with no hiccups at all. Before I left I changed all fluids and oil/filter with 0-20 synthetic. Going to clean MAP and change plugs when I get home(assuming PO didn’t change @120k)

    is this decent mpg for current condition and how much will new plugs help?
     
    #1 Miamick, May 3, 2022
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome!

    your mpg is spot on, i doubt you will be able to improve it much.

    all the best!(y)
     
    #2 bisco, May 4, 2022
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  3. vvillovv

    vvillovv Senior Member

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    If you take another trip, more than 50 miles at steady 55 mph. you should be able to see exactly why some of us like to drive slower when we get a chance to. ;) Can always do shorter trips less than 50 miles at steady 35 mph for even more eye opening results, if there is ever enough time !

    With Dr Prius the 6 items you want to watch closest are the Pack Voltage, Blade Voltage, VOLTAGE DIFFERENCE (per blade), and especially in the south the 3 ( Battery Temps ).
     
    #3 vvillovv, May 4, 2022
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