Here are some suggestions for maxing MPG. Not too different from any other car, the laws of physics tend to apply pretty evenly.
- Don't worry about the engine or stealth mode too much, let the computers handle it.
- Keep tires properly inflated. Keep the pressure as high as you can without adversely affecting ride and control, but don't exceed the rating on the sidewall. Low pressure reduces mileage a lot.
- Use regular gas. High octane gas has less energy per gallon and the Prius doesn't need it.
- Manage your momentum efficiently. Don't speed up just to slow down a few seconds later. If you're planning to go a steady speed for a while, get up to that speed quickly, don't baby it up to speed.
- Slower speeds save gas.
- Read all the hints on John's site: http://john1701a.com/
Click on Prius Info then Owner Advice 2.
- Don't worry about the engine or stealth mode too much, let the computers handle it.
- Keep tires properly inflated. Keep the pressure as high as you can without adversely affecting ride and control, but don't exceed the rating on the sidewall. Low pressure reduces mileage a lot.
- Use regular gas. High octane gas has less energy per gallon and the Prius doesn't need it.
- Manage your momentum efficiently. Don't speed up just to slow down a few seconds later. If you're planning to go a steady speed for a while, get up to that speed quickly, don't baby it up to speed.
- Slower speeds save gas.
- Read all the hints on John's site: http://john1701a.com/
Click on Prius Info then Owner Advice 2.
