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Originally Posted by alexw8001
I bought a 07 Prius a few weeks ago, and so far the best mileage I can get is no better than 48 mpg on high way and even much lower in city. I keep seeing ads on TV that claim an average mileage of 55 mpg (51 on high way and 66 in city) for Prius, and in no way I can see my Prius reaching such a goal. I don't have any bad driving habit and have been doing all I can to see if I can reach the advertised mileage. Am I misled or is something wrong with my car?
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My first tank was 39 MPG and I briefly thought about taking the car back. But instead, I decided to study the problem and coming to GreenHybrid.com is an excellent first step.
Today, the only standard test is the EPA profile. The highway test has an average speed of 48
mph. But this shows what I've found:
Over time, a lot of folks have looked at how to get better Prius performance. I've tried to collect those tips in the Prius FAQ. You might take a read and see if any of them help. I also understand Wiki has a nice write-up.
My best recommendation is to join the mileage database and start recording your mileage. Then apply individual changes to different fill-ups. Over time, a couple of months, you'll be able to find what works and doesn't work.
You're in for a treat as you learn how to master the Prius. It will take some changes but they aren't that hard.
GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson