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Not gettin' the great #'s

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by [email protected], Aug 17, 2007.

  1. frank@moneymailer.com

    [email protected] New Member

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    Hello all... I read these posts and i get frustrated as I'm unable to emulate.

    During the week... just me and the 5 fwy for a 50Mile RT to and from work. Average speed is 70MPH.

    On the weekends... me, my wife (navigator) and 3 little girls (rear battle group). About 150Miles running around (mostly errands). Average speed is 40MPH.

    I'm stuck at 45MPG. what drastic thing can I do to show off to other Prius owners.
     
    #1 [email protected], Aug 17, 2007
  2. IsrAmeriPrius

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  3. 1fixitman

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sparky4 @ Aug 17 2007, 07:29 PM) [snapback]498077[/snapback]</div>
    Increase the pre3ssure in your tires to 42 front/ 40 rear
     
    #3 1fixitman, Aug 17, 2007
  4. oxnardprof

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sparky4 @ Aug 17 2007, 06:29 PM) [snapback]498077[/snapback]</div>
    Sounds similar to my experience, with commute 50 mi each way, Ventura County, aroudn town on the weekends, but:

    I keep tires are 42 / 40
    I travel speed limit, 65 mph, not 70 mph.

    I get overall about 48 to 49 mpg.
    I get better economy on the highway than around town. Too many short trips, I think, the speed around town is about 45 mpg, which does not help much.
     
    #4 oxnardprof, Aug 17, 2007
  5. likesmpg

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    Try to slow down a little if you can and like others said check the tire pressures. It's probably the errands that are killing your city mileage. I get ~70-80mpg around town but use the car strictly for getting to work (30 minute trips on a known route). Timing stoplights helps big-time; I kind-of get to automatically pulse and glide because of it. I suggest letting off the gas WAY before you come to a stoplight, you'd be surprised how far you can coast and not lose much speed. Good luck, see you around...
     
    #5 likesmpg, Aug 18, 2007
  6. frank@moneymailer.com

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(likesmpg @ Aug 17 2007, 10:14 PM) [snapback]498218[/snapback]</div>

    Thanks everyone!!!

    I'll try to keep my foot out of it... Today I will start a one-month test of driving the speed limit ONLY!!! that'll make me unpopular with my fellow CA FWY speedsters but... oh well.

    I gotta go buy a pressure gauge now... woot!
     
    #6 [email protected], Aug 20, 2007
  7. morpheusx

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sparky4 @ Aug 20 2007, 12:30 PM) [snapback]499167[/snapback]</div>
    Also I have read but haven't experienced that if the oil is slightly overfilled it takes away some MPG and that they are known to overfill it from the factory. (most likely the dealership topped it off)
     
    #7 morpheusx, Aug 21, 2007
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