New Member and a proud owner...
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New Member and a proud owner...
Hello my Hybrid drivers,
I am proud and new owner of a 2008 Prius in BLACK. If anyone could give me some pointers on the car and any tricks on the car I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Arash
I am proud and new owner of a 2008 Prius in BLACK. If anyone could give me some pointers on the car and any tricks on the car I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Arash
#2
Re: New Member and a proud owner...
Hi,
Welcome to the CLUB!
You might start with reading the FAQ for lessons learned. Also, it is a good idea to start recording fill-ups after the dealer tank. Over time, recording the mileage will give you insights about what works best for you.
Bob Wilson
Welcome to the CLUB!
Bob Wilson
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Re: New Member and a proud owner...
I got my green 2007 on 9/12/2007. Most of the time I crawl in New York City in short distances; Other times I went to Phillie twice, just to break in my car and test the real highway mileage.
New York City is the worst in North America. In worst cases, I got 23 MPG in a slower than walk trip. But even that mileage is better than regular cars' highway real mileage.
My actual numbers: City 37 to 39 MPG; Hwy 51 no matter what speed) according to the computer. I should add: Rural 64 MPG (<41 MPH)
My manual calculation when I pump up (tank full to tank full) is 5 MPG lower than the computer calculated MPG. This is the biggest thing!!!
New York City is the worst in North America. In worst cases, I got 23 MPG in a slower than walk trip. But even that mileage is better than regular cars' highway real mileage.
My actual numbers: City 37 to 39 MPG; Hwy 51 no matter what speed) according to the computer. I should add: Rural 64 MPG (<41 MPH)
My manual calculation when I pump up (tank full to tank full) is 5 MPG lower than the computer calculated MPG. This is the biggest thing!!!
#5
Re: New Member and a proud owner...
Push on the center console with your fingers. It will feel like cheap plastic and wiggle easily.
#6
Re: New Member and a proud owner...
Hi Don,
Welcome to the CLUB!
If you haven't already, take a read of the Prius FAQ for some suggestions on how to get better mileage.
If you have access to a power plug in your garage, you could get a lot of help from using a block heater, especially this winter. This will accelerate your transition through the warm-up and get you into hybrid mode that much sooner.
GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson
I got my green 2007 on 9/12/2007. Most of the time I crawl in New York City in short distances; Other times I went to Phillie twice, just to break in my car and test the real highway mileage.
New York City is the worst in North America. In worst cases, I got 23 MPG in a slower than walk trip. But even that mileage is better than regular cars' highway real mileage.
My actual numbers: City 37 to 39 MPG; Hwy 51 no matter what speed) according to the computer. I should add: Rural 64 MPG (<41 miles per hour)
My manual calculation when I pump up (tank full to tank full) is 5 MPG lower than the computer calculated MPG. This is the biggest thing!!!
New York City is the worst in North America. In worst cases, I got 23 MPG in a slower than walk trip. But even that mileage is better than regular cars' highway real mileage.
My actual numbers: City 37 to 39 MPG; Hwy 51 no matter what speed) according to the computer. I should add: Rural 64 MPG (<41 miles per hour)
My manual calculation when I pump up (tank full to tank full) is 5 MPG lower than the computer calculated MPG. This is the biggest thing!!!
If you haven't already, take a read of the Prius FAQ for some suggestions on how to get better mileage.
If you have access to a power plug in your garage, you could get a lot of help from using a block heater, especially this winter. This will accelerate your transition through the warm-up and get you into hybrid mode that much sooner.
GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson
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