Okie Nube
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Okie Nube
Just signed up and wanted to say hi ya'll!
I just joined the ranks of the green revolution when I bought an '06 HiHy Limited last week and was lucky enough to get a deal on a used model.
We're a bonafide Toyota family. The HiHy replaced a '97 LandCruiser 40th Anniversary edition (and I do miss it so . . . except for spending $50-55 a week at the pump). Prior to that I had a 4Runner and the wife drives a '99 Avalon. I guess it even goes one step further than that as the M-I-L has a Camry and the S-I-L has a Lexus!
Looking forward to learning some new things around here and making some new friends.
I just joined the ranks of the green revolution when I bought an '06 HiHy Limited last week and was lucky enough to get a deal on a used model.
We're a bonafide Toyota family. The HiHy replaced a '97 LandCruiser 40th Anniversary edition (and I do miss it so . . . except for spending $50-55 a week at the pump). Prior to that I had a 4Runner and the wife drives a '99 Avalon. I guess it even goes one step further than that as the M-I-L has a Camry and the S-I-L has a Lexus!
Looking forward to learning some new things around here and making some new friends.
Engineering first
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Huntsville, AL
Re: Okie Nube
Yeee HAAA!
I was born in Stillwater and grew up in Oklahoma City and Atoka. Mom lives in Coffeyville, 3 miles from the Oklahoma border. Where are you from?
You've come to the right place. When you can, take a look at the mileage database and consider adding your vehicle. Sad to say, I only drive an 03 Prius and don't know enough about the HiHy to give much practical advice. However, you might consider making your own MPG vs. MPH chart like I did from my Prius.
Considering the windy conditions, knowing where the "knee" in the curve is could be pretty important to getting good performance. Also, the dusty condition may require more frequent servicing of the air filters, inside and out, as well as checking the health and status of the transmission oil (my pet peeve.)
So what sort of driving will you be doing?
Bob Wilson
I was born in Stillwater and grew up in Oklahoma City and Atoka. Mom lives in Coffeyville, 3 miles from the Oklahoma border. Where are you from?
Originally Posted by ToyotaFan
Just signed up and wanted to say hi ya'll!
I just joined the ranks of the green revolution when I bought an '06 HiHy Limited last week and was lucky enough to get a deal on a used model.
We're a bonafide Toyota family. The HiHy replaced a '97 LandCruiser 40th Anniversary edition (and I do miss it so . . . except for spending $50-55 a week at the pump). Prior to that I had a 4Runner and the wife drives a '99 Avalon. I guess it even goes one step further than that as the M-I-L has a Camry and the S-I-L has a Lexus!
Looking forward to learning some new things around here and making some new friends.
I just joined the ranks of the green revolution when I bought an '06 HiHy Limited last week and was lucky enough to get a deal on a used model.
We're a bonafide Toyota family. The HiHy replaced a '97 LandCruiser 40th Anniversary edition (and I do miss it so . . . except for spending $50-55 a week at the pump). Prior to that I had a 4Runner and the wife drives a '99 Avalon. I guess it even goes one step further than that as the M-I-L has a Camry and the S-I-L has a Lexus!
Looking forward to learning some new things around here and making some new friends.
Considering the windy conditions, knowing where the "knee" in the curve is could be pretty important to getting good performance. Also, the dusty condition may require more frequent servicing of the air filters, inside and out, as well as checking the health and status of the transmission oil (my pet peeve.)
So what sort of driving will you be doing?
Bob Wilson
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Re: Okie Nube
I'm in Tulsa, so conditions aren't too bad here--just a little hot today! I'm in sales so it will pretty much just be driven locally to clients, vendors, running kids around, etc.
I'll check out your link and see if I can futher my education. I'm currently getting 25.8 MPG but I've been running the a/c quite a bit since it's typically humid here even if it isn't too hot. I'm curious too how often the MPG counter "resets"? I obviously haven't spent much time reading the manual (though I did get my rolling-code garage door opener programmed)!
I'll check out your link and see if I can futher my education. I'm currently getting 25.8 MPG but I've been running the a/c quite a bit since it's typically humid here even if it isn't too hot. I'm curious too how often the MPG counter "resets"? I obviously haven't spent much time reading the manual (though I did get my rolling-code garage door opener programmed)!
Engineering first
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Re: Okie Nube
Originally Posted by ToyotaFan
I'm in Tulsa, so conditions aren't too bad here--just a little hot today! I'm in sales so it will pretty much just be driven locally to clients, vendors, running kids around, etc.
I'll check out your link and see if I can futher my education. I'm currently getting 25.8 MPG but I've been running the a/c quite a bit since it's typically humid here even if it isn't too hot. . . .
I'll check out your link and see if I can futher my education. I'm currently getting 25.8 MPG but I've been running the a/c quite a bit since it's typically humid here even if it isn't too hot. . . .
In the Prius, keeping the speeds low for the first mile or so on the very first trip of the day lets the engine and transmission warm up. The Prius retains its heat nicely for the rest of the day.
When you can, in the evening or at the end of a trip, try to run at electric speeds, ~30 mph. This will let the battery do its magic. I typically add 2-3 MPG using this Prius trick but I don't have any HiHy time to determine if it works for them too.
GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson
