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Newbie Gen 3 owner: improve MPG

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Dazzlingdynamo, Jul 27, 2023.

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  1. Dazzlingdynamo

    Dazzlingdynamo New Member

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    Brand new Prius owner. I purchased this OBDII reader.


    I purchased this OBDII reader. I have completed two tests. The battery showed 66% the first reading and 61 % in the second reading a few days later. Should I be looking for a new battery?

    The MPG was 37.7 on the first day of my new hour-long commute. I want to improve this to closer to 50. What do I need to do first to work on improving the MPG?

    We have cleaned or replaced both the battery and cabin filter. The heat here in central Virginia has been ridiculous. I am not sure how much that has impacted the MPG/battery.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
     

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    #1 Dazzlingdynamo, Jul 27, 2023
  2. ForestBeekeeper

    ForestBeekeeper Active Member

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    Have you checked tire pressure?
     
    #2 ForestBeekeeper, Jul 28, 2023
  3. ASRDogman

    ASRDogman Senior Member

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    Assuming you're refering to the hybrid battery...
    You could use the Prolong system to recondition the battery.
    $650 is a lot less than $2000.

     
    #3 ASRDogman, Jul 28, 2023
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  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome!

    how many miles on her?

    what tires are you running?

    have you cleaned the egr circuit?

    how is the 12 volt health?
     
    #4 bisco, Jul 28, 2023
  5. Grit

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    Just bought and bam! New hybrid battery needed soon

    Saving gas costs a lot of money
     
    #5 Grit, Jul 28, 2023
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