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New [to me] 2008 Prius 1st Tankfull Photo

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Snake Doctor, Jun 16, 2009.

  1. Snake Doctor

    Snake Doctor New Member

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    Just drove back from AZ to CO in my new to me 2008 Prius.

    I filled the tank in Grants, NM and drove to Denver on a single tank of gas. 539.4 miles, 10.95 gallons, for an average MPG of 49.2558.

    Holy cats. This was 75-80mph, and over Raton Pass. All highway driving. I've filled up for my daily commute here in Denver- lots of stop and go- and although I've done ~150 miles, tank is still showing full.

    So far, I'm very impressed. Here's a little photo from the road trip on Sunday- well, since I'm new, I can't post photos, apparently.

    Glad to have found this forum. Looks like a lot of interesting info available here.
     
  2. Blauer Glimmer

    Blauer Glimmer Active Member

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    Fantastic!

    :welcome:
     
  3. Snake Doctor

    Snake Doctor New Member

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    Thank you. I found a couple of threads that are very informative, and I'll be doing my first oil change later today, as well as disabling the reverse beeper.

    Maybe I can post a photo now.....
     
  4. Snake Doctor

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    Here it is.......I suspect my mileage was slightly higher, but I wanted to get every possible drop of gas into the car, so as to avoid the possibility of any kind of "short fill" doubt in my mind.

    [​IMG]
     
  5. PriusLewis

    PriusLewis Management Scientist

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    Yep, that's about right. I commute from Aurora to the Springs over Monument every day and get 45 MPG consistently (could be better, but I use NO hypermile techniques). I see the battery cycle from near full to one bar on every trip, both directions.

    There are a few Denverites on the Board, and I see lots of Prius in the area. Someone should get a club together!
     
  6. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Did you do a hand calculation to reach that MPG conclusion? What did the MFD say?