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2008 mpg

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by da prius, Oct 12, 2007.

  1. partipilo

    partipilo Weirdo

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    I am just barely at 3,000 miles on the odometer on my 2008 (picked it up FOB at 2 miles on the ODO). At first, the mileage was not really great. around 40-45. I think thats because the engine was being broken in. Or, perhaps the computer was learning my driving habits. Just today, I filled the tank, and the computer told me 48.5 and dividing the trip odo by the gas I put in, that showed 49.1.

    I've been reading these forums a bit and it seems that the car really starts to shine around the 5,000 mile mark.

    I sure would love to reach the huge numbers that the hypermilers get... but i drive for the most part like a normal person, and its amazing even if I drive like a maniac, theres no way I can get under 45.
     
  2. teecha33

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    New to forum, love my 08, what is an EPH
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  3. ECHELON

    ECHELON New Member

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    Probably meant EBH which means Engine Block Heater.

    As for me: 2 week old 08 Prius (Canadian version) Base. 3.5l/100km on the dealer tank = 67mpg(US). Now, on the second tank, I'm able to keep this pace:

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    ...which translates to 73.5mpg(US). Won't be able to break the 1000mi/tank barrier, but it's a start. :)
     
  4. teecha33

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    I live in Pinellas county and I am getting the same mileage. I just take short hops skips and jumps in my 2008 package 3. Love the car though. I am 6' 4", and fit great. The camry actually felt more claustrophobic to me.
     
  5. tbrad

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    LAST TANK WITH WIFE DRIVING 341 MILES ROUND TRIP ALL BUT 5% ON THE INTERSTATE WHERE I"VE SEEN THE CAR GET THE BEST MILEAGE WAS 57.7 MPG,LOT BETTER THAN I"VE EVER DONE.BY THE WAY I HAVE SYNTHETIC OIL AND 6900MILES ON MY 08.:usa2:
     
  6. Aviator_Guy

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    Was just curious, does synthetic oil really improve mpg?? My toyota FJ only gets about 17, but my new prius gets about 45, but I drive it pretty hard. Also, is it true extra psi helps the prius?? If so, what psi do ya recommend without blowing the tires up?:cool::cool:
     
  7. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Higher tire pressures improve MPGs noticeably. The safe maximum is whatever is printed on the side of the tire. I use 42/40 front/rear on the original tires (front is higher to handle the greater weight in the front, as recommended by Toyota). Higher pressures give a harder ride and change the handling, so pay attention.
     
  8. LenS

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    Not sure about the Mobil 1. When the auto companies switched from 10w30 to 5w30 the fuel economy gain expected was in the area of 0.5% or for a 50mpg Prius about 0.2 to 0.3mpg. A real number but VERY hard to measure in actual vehicle service. If a 5w30 synthetic like Mobil 1 verses 'normal' motor oil 5w30 were to make a difference I think it would be on the same level (or maybe less). It seems in some Mobil presentations I did see them pushing a 0.5% gain over regular motor oil an another selling point. Again, would be in right direction but you would have a hard time seeing it with normal tank to tank variations in fuel economy.
     
  9. LenS

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    Oh ya, I now has had my 2008 Prius for 10 days. Have about 550 miles on it and have averaged (by the computer) 47.0mpg for the last 230 miles. Will have a better number after my second fill up in a few days. This is a mix of city and highway driving. No real hills in Michigan and the temp has been running about 65-75F. Appears to me that I get the best mileage in the 40 to 50 mph range.
     
  10. mingoglia

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    I'll just steal your picture as it's pretty much identical to my '08. I typically will run in the mid 50's then hit a weekend where I drive a bit more random (and aggressive) which usually brings me down a mpg or two. I typically will get fuel right around the 500 mile mark with about 52-53mpg displaying on the display. I have 11,500 miles on mine and live in the Phoenix area and drive about 50 miles per day (round trip). I drive about 70% highway with moderate rush hour traffic. Part of the way I'll drive about 30-55 in traffic and the other part I'll get up to around 75-80mph when the road opens up.


    Mike