BIF said:
An04Prius said:
jamarimutt said:
For the first 15,000 miles I drove my Prius to maximize fuel economy. That type of driving is now stressful and no longer fun. I now drive the car normally and get 44-47 mpgs. No more 50 mpgs for me, but the car is much more fun to drive.
Congratulations, you have completed rehab, & are no longer an mpg junkie. You will now relax & enjoy your car more by not considering every fill-up a challenge.
I guess I still need more rehab...I keep hoping to get a 55 MPG tank (calculated).
I cannot guarantee it, but I would bet that you would get a 55mpg tank if you do this one simple thing on your next long road trip (500-600 miles, 98/99% on Interstate class roads, reasonably normal grade).
Get in the right lane, set your cruise for 60mph and stay there at that speed. Pass only if 60 will let you. As a matter of fact, if you do such a trip at 55mph, you will likely get a 60mpg tank.
You can use/not use your A/C as much as you like. Psi your tires at whatever you consider safe, stop for lunch, dinner, motel , etc,etc...all that nickel & dime stuff will likely not stop you from getting a 55mpg tank.
Then maybe we can get you into rehab
P.S. This program does not imply the absence of impatient tailgaters & Rockefeller Salutes :roll: