How do you get the max mpg on a Prius?
How do you get the max mpg on a Prius?
Drive at slower speed when possible. Try to take routes that have long stretches with few stops with speed limits of at least 30–35 mph (48–56 km/h). At speeds less than 45 mph (72 km/h), when you reach speed, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, this turns off the gasoline engine.
What was the gas mileage on my 2007 Prius?
We were averaging 48-49 mpg for about the first year on our 2007 Prius. Immediately after our regular dealer service, mileage dropped down to 39-40. No other changes were made.
Why does my Toyota Prius only get 2 mpg?
In cold situations, plaguing so many owners right now, the gas engine has to run to make the heater work. If you are running the gas engine, you are using gas. You could bundle up, drop the thermostat down to 70 and go about your business, but chances are you may only gain 1 to 2 mpg.
What should the pressure be on a Toyota Prius?
If you care about fuel economy you will check your pressure. The recommended pressure found inside the driver door jam is a starting point. That 32 psi is a decent balance between ride quality and fuel economy.
How can I tell if my Prius has low gas mileage?
The simple test for this is to drive a mile or 2 from cold, then stop and do a wet finger test on each rear brake drum. Any notable heat means the shoes are dragging, and it doesn’t take much drag to take 10% off the mpg.
We were averaging 48-49 mpg for about the first year on our 2007 Prius. Immediately after our regular dealer service, mileage dropped down to 39-40. No other changes were made.
In cold situations, plaguing so many owners right now, the gas engine has to run to make the heater work. If you are running the gas engine, you are using gas. You could bundle up, drop the thermostat down to 70 and go about your business, but chances are you may only gain 1 to 2 mpg.
The simple test for this is to drive a mile or 2 from cold, then stop and do a wet finger test on each rear brake drum. Any notable heat means the shoes are dragging, and it doesn’t take much drag to take 10% off the mpg.
If you care about fuel economy you will check your pressure. The recommended pressure found inside the driver door jam is a starting point. That 32 psi is a decent balance between ride quality and fuel economy.
