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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by alfon, Sep 7, 2010.

  1. alfon

    alfon Senior Member

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    Just got back from Reno Nevada. Had a great trip. Left Seaside Oregon and reset trip A.

    Got back from Reno with 1485 miles and indicated 53.9 MPG. A true 50+ MPG.

    Car ran great speeds 60-73 MPH. AC on 85%of the time. Vehicle gross weight with me, my wife, and several suit cases etc. 3,600 lbs.

    Climbed several high mountain passes at speed limit and slightly above and the car never got out of breath.

    This is real world driving.

    alfon
     
    #1 alfon, Sep 7, 2010
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    tickmark40 New Member

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    Were you using the Cruise control? Especially in the mountains?
    I am going to be in the mountains for Colorado this weekend and would appreciate hearing your experience.
    Thanks in advance.
     
    #2 tickmark40, Sep 7, 2010
  3. alfon

    alfon Senior Member

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    Yes, for the most part we did. However going down the mountains
    most of the time on steep grades I shut off criuse control and resumed once I was down the pass.

    alfon
     
    #3 alfon, Sep 8, 2010
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