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    Snow Tires Questions

    Here in the Pacific NW I've been using Michelin X-ice winter tires on my 2006 for about 8 years. My mileage hovers just about 50mpg when the...
    Post by: bordeaaj, Oct 7, 2017 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Size matters -- or does it -- Oil filter

    Is there any validity to this explanation from the Sigma Automotive website? If so, would there be any small impact on mileage? Oil Technology...
    Post by: bordeaaj, Sep 27, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Pulse and Glide

    I'm no expert at pulse and glide but I am able to average about 60+ mpg on the display as long as things are not stop & go. I am trying to learn...
    Post by: bordeaaj, May 20, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Hypermiling Classes?

    Thanks bisco and fuzzy1, I will definitely take your advice!
    Post by: bordeaaj, May 20, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Michelin tires

    I've had a set of Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires for several years and they have given me great mileage and are still going strong. I would give...
    Post by: bordeaaj, May 20, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Hypermiling Classes?

    Thanks guys! I'll check those videos out and call my local Toyota dealer to see if there are any Prius clubs they are aware of. I sure...
    Post by: bordeaaj, May 16, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Hypermiling Classes?

    Thanks guys! I'll check those videos out and call my local Toyota dealer to see if there are any Prius clubs they are aware of. I sure appreciate...
    Post by: bordeaaj, May 16, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Hypermiling Classes?

    I've been driving a 2006 Prius in the Portland, OR area for a few years and do okay with mileage averaging in the mid to high 50s in the summer...
    Thread by: bordeaaj, May 14, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Engine heat block for warm weather

    Whoops... I guess I got all excited and jumped the gun with an answer to the wrong question! I'm gonna have to pay more attention when I read...
    Post by: bordeaaj, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Engine heat block for warm weather

    From the FAQ over at GreenHybrid.com: GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars (last sentence under 4) Maintenance for MPG) If this is accurate, sounds like...
    Post by: bordeaaj, Apr 4, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    New alternative to the ScanGauge

    Very nice! Count me in as well! :)
    Post by: bordeaaj, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Reasons for sub-standard gas milealge

    LOL...thought I would give it a try. Ooops! Guess I got all excited seeing a problem similar to the one I had and may (or may not) have jumped...
    Post by: bordeaaj, May 26, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Reasons for sub-standard gas milealge

    Might be your tires...I bought a Toyota Certified Used 2006 Prius and was only getting mpgs in the low 40s. A cousin here in Portland also has a...
    Post by: bordeaaj, May 26, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    who is averaging 50 MPG true?

    I still think the tires must have an awful lot to do with mileage people are getting. We just did the 400+ mile round trip from Portland area to...
    Post by: bordeaaj, May 10, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy