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Cruising Mileage Indicator Issue ?

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by TruSound, Oct 20, 2015.

  1. TruSound

    TruSound Member

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    OK gang here's the deal and it's driving me nuts.

    Up until about a month ago my cruising mileage total number after fill up would vary between 390-430 miles depending on how much I topped off the tank, over the last 6 weeks or so the number never exceeds 379 even after filling it to the point of overflow.

    When I bought the car it came topped off from the dealer and the total cruising range indicated more than 450 miles, 459 is actually the number I remember, does anyone have any idea what's going on here ?

    Thanks all
     
    #1 TruSound, Oct 20, 2015
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    Endurance is based on recent average mpg times tank quantity. Has your recent average mpg gone down?
     
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    If you are doing a LOT of high speed driving, it is understandable why your range is as low as it is.

    IMO, it is not a good idea to top of the tank either.

    The above is my opinion and or my two cents worth, whatever that is.

    I wish you the best of luck. I do believe if you will slow down your range and MPG will improve.
     
    #3 dorunron, Oct 20, 2015
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    When you bought it did it have big wheels and non LRR tires or did you add these: Motegi Racing 17x7 MR121 wheels, Michelin 215/50/17 MXM4 Primacy

    As the car learns from past tanks, choices you make will be reflected.
     
    #4 JimboPalmer, Oct 20, 2015
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    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    To paraphrase Bob Dylan: "I wouldn't pay it any mind".

    Really, fugedabout miles-to-empty, focus on mpg.
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Oct 20, 2015
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  6. TruSound

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    My bad gang, my wife drove my car all summer with the AC on all the time, I never use it...mileage is fine, just checked it the old fashion way, 52mpg.

    I now run with trip meter reset after fill up and have turned off all computer mileage data info. Thanks for all the feedback.
     
    #6 TruSound, Oct 31, 2015
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