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Opinion:Getting 42.3MPG for the last 2 years=2008-105k miles

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ski.dive, Dec 26, 2019.

  1. ski.dive

    ski.dive Active Member

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    Is my Prius still doing OK?

    42.3MPG for the last 2 years
    2008 Prius
    105k original miles
     
    #1 ski.dive, Dec 26, 2019
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    perfect
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 26, 2019
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  3. egg_salad

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    Maybe. Depends on your driving style and conditions. I likewise have a low miles '08 that I bought 2 years ago. and I've only seen 3 tanks as low as 42.3. All 3 were 75mph banzai road trips in mountainous country. Day-to-day driving nets me +/-52mpg in non-a/c season and +/-49mpg with a/c cranking.
     
    #3 egg_salad, Dec 26, 2019
  4. ski.dive

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    45-46mpg was what I used to get when my Prius was new in 2008 & Never more than that!!!
    42.3MPG for the last 2 years=Is the new Norm.
     
    #4 ski.dive, Dec 26, 2019
  5. AzWxGuy

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    My '08 did about as well. I could squeeze a couple more mpg out of properly maintained tire pressures 2-3 psi above Toyota recommended. When my 12V went bad it took the mileage way down. Winter driving took a toll also. I fiddled around with carefully cleaning the throttle body and MAF for a couple more mpg. Your number appears to be lifetime. I used the vehicle estimate and reset one of the trip odometers for each gas tank fill. Also didn't document, just kept a "running" figure. If it was better than 40 mpg, it was good.
     
    #5 AzWxGuy, Dec 26, 2019
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