Am I getting greedy? 800 Mile Tank?

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Old 10-24-2006, 06:23 PM
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74.8 mpg @ 753 miles. Pip started flashing 10 miles ago. What do you think my odds are of getting to 800? This tank will raise my calculated mpg by about 5 mpg.

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Old 10-24-2006, 10:56 PM
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Whoa - how the heck did you do this? Were you going downhill for all these miles? I'm happy if mine goes 600. +G
 
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Old 10-25-2006, 12:27 AM
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very nice, abuse that coasting ability!
 
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Old 10-25-2006, 03:39 AM
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Hi Chris,

Originally Posted by VaBeachPrius
74.8 mpg @ 753 miles. Pip started flashing 10 miles ago. What do you think my odds are of getting to 800? This tank will raise my calculated mpg by about 5 mpg. . . .
Much improved if you'll carry a 1-2 gallon, sealed, gas container. <wink> Having an 'out of tank' reserve makes dealing with the impending fuel exhaustion much easier.

You may want to look at some of the warm-up data including Ken's 04 Prius data:

http://hiwaay.net/~bzwilson/prius/pri_warmup.html

The first warm-up of the day has a significant fuel penalty.

BTW, are you recording your mileage in the database? It would be great if you could add a signature pointer to your data.

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Old 10-25-2006, 03:42 AM
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Welcome to the club!
Originally Posted by philmcneal
very nice, abuse that coasting ability!
How many miles/km on the odometer when you got it? Any early maintenance plans?

Bob Wilson
 
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Old 10-25-2006, 06:05 AM
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What was the temperature and number of gallons of your tank fill before this run? If it was 10.5 or more gallons then go for it and 60 degrees or more then your good to go.

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Old 10-25-2006, 09:41 AM
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I have the gas can ready. I only had a partial tank fill, but the temp was around 80F when I filled last (30 Sep 06). If I make it near my house I will be over 800. I'll post a picture tonight.

Bob,

Any pointers on making the link. I think if you click on my signature, it should take you to the database. I will try it.

Look for the picture tonight.

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CJB
 
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Old 10-25-2006, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by VaBeachPrius
. . .Any pointers on making the link. I think if you click on my signature, it should take you to the database. . . . .
Perfect!

Looking forward to seeing your progress. <GRINS>

Bob Wilson
 
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Old 10-26-2006, 05:52 AM
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I went 85 miles on the last blinking pip. I did not run out of gas.

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Old 10-26-2006, 10:22 AM
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WELL DONE!!

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