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My first tank results....

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by 9G-man, May 10, 2007.

  1. 9G-man

    9G-man Senior Member

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    My first tank, hopefully many more to come.... Thanks to all you pioneers...and your good advice.

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  2. JimboK

    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    Awesome, 9G-man! It took me months to have a tank with that kind of MPG. And over a year before I hit 600 miles (EDIT: for one tank, that is). But then I'm a slow learner. :)
     
  3. kdk84

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    Wow that is sweet, nice tank!

    Hopefully I will hit a 600 mile tank pretty soon. I'm at 58.7 MPG right now, but only 200 miles into the tank!

    (This is my 2nd tank ever)
     
  4. morpheusx

    morpheusx Professor Chaos

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kdk84 @ May 10 2007, 06:53 PM) [snapback]439529[/snapback]</div>
    my current tank is shaping up to be a great one, also my best, but I was unable to avoid the hills today and dropped from 63 to 60. But only 200 miles in and lots of gas left.
     
  5. ystasino

    ystasino Active Member

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    I'm on my 3rd (ok the second one I refilled early because I wanted to get better results!) and only managing 52.5 after 50 miles :eek:
     
  6. paula_g

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ystasino @ May 12 2007, 05:53 AM) [snapback]440075[/snapback]</div>
    Please tell me how you did it. I'm a new owner and well, I'm not that satisfied with what I'm getting (about 42mph). Being from Auckland I drive up hills and down quite a bit. Hills are unavoidable here. Any hints on how to better my mileage? Thanks.
     
  7. Sufferin' Prius Envy

    Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Nexxus @ May 14 2007, 12:04 AM) [snapback]441502[/snapback]</div>
    If safe to do so:
    1) On the downhills, let gravity build up your speed and momentum for going up the next hill rather than trying to do extra regeneration.
    2) On the uphills, use the momentum but sacrifice speed by not burning as much gas in order to maintain higher speeds.

    It's a balancing act.

    I tend to get better mileage in hills than flat land.
     
  8. JimboK

    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Nexxus @ May 14 2007, 03:04 AM) [snapback]441502[/snapback]</div>
    Nexxus, welcome to PriusChat and Prius-dom!

    PC is chock full of tips for better mileage. The search function is your friend. :)

    Here's a good starting point.