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The mpg resets after the tank is filled. Is that normal?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by michalopoulosgk, Jul 30, 2005.

  1. michalopoulosgk

    michalopoulosgk New Member

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    I took a 1400 mile trip this weekend. I wanted to track the mpg over the entire trip. I noticed twice that the mpg would reset after I filled the tank. Is this the normal behavior? How can one track mpg (other than by pencil and paper) over a long trip that requires multiple fillings of the tank?
     
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    IsrAmeriPrius Progressive Member

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    Yes, and it is discussed in the owners' manual.

    You can also use a pen and paper, a PDA or a notebook computer.
     
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    Under your speedometer screen, the odometer reading can be set to "trip 2" which then toggles between "total (Lifetime) mileage" and the mileage since "reset" was selected for the trip 2 odometer. The mileage on the Multi Function Display can be reset simply by touching the "reset" screen button, or allowing it to reset itself within a mile after refueling (whether or not filling the tank completely).