Down to 37 MPG average per tank.

19th July 2006, 12:31 AM

Seems the A/C really drops the mileage, maybe 15-20% or more. With daytime
temps running close to 110 degrees, the A/C runs almost constantly and fan
speed is almost always high.

However, the car does stay quite cool and comfortable. Just the mileage
take a big hit. Must be running off the main battery more than the gas
engine.

B~

19th July 2006, 11:15 AM

> "mark_digital©" wrote:
> It could be all those times you stop for ice-cream ;)

You talking to me or the car? ;o)

Damn, it's hot outside!

B~

27th July 2006, 01:46 PM

fwiw - I am getting 51mpg on a 40 mile flat hwy commute with AC on 100%
with outside temp 85-95 deg

B. Peg wrote:
> Seems the A/C really drops the mileage, maybe 15-20% or more. With daytime
> temps running close to 110 degrees, the A/C runs almost constantly and fan
> speed is almost always high.
>
> However, the car does stay quite cool and comfortable. Just the mileage
> take a big hit. Must be running off the main battery more than the gas
> engine.
>
> B~

27th July 2006, 02:47 PM

What speed? 55? That sounds about right for me under the same conditions
at that speed.

<perfbm> wrote in message
news:1154022405.177081.38260@i3g2000cwc. ps.com...
> fwiw - I am getting 51mpg on a 40 mile flat hwy commute with AC on 100%
> with outside temp 85-95 deg
>
> B. Peg wrote:
>> Seems the A/C really drops the mileage, maybe 15-20% or more. With
>> daytime
>> temps running close to 110 degrees, the A/C runs almost constantly and
>> fan
>> speed is almost always high.
>>
>> However, the car does stay quite cool and comfortable. Just the mileage
>> take a big hit. Must be running off the main battery more than the gas
>> engine.
>>
>> B~
>

27th July 2006, 10:53 PM

On Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:47:33 -0500, "Bill" <bill@home.now> wrote:

This afternoon I got about 50mph avg.. for a 30 min highway trip. On
the display it also shown that for a 5 min period it did an avg.. of
75mph! (not flat road at times).

Later in the day after coming from work to home I found that I was
getting my best mileage (50+) while driving just shy of 50mph. Also
with the A/C running (not all the time - turn off when accelerating)
on a 85+ HUMID day.

Our new "Baby"

Born: July 22, 2006
Type: 2006 Prius (Classic Silver) w/pkg # 3 plus some extras
Miles: 250+ (still in its break-in period) - had 10miles
under it's belt when slapped on it's bottom.

Impressions so far: WOW!!!

>What speed? 55? That sounds about right for me under the same conditions
>at that speed.
>
><perfbm> wrote in message
>news:1154022405.177081.38260@i3g2000cwc. ...
>> fwiw - I am getting 51mpg on a 40 mile flat hwy commute with AC on 100%
>> with outside temp 85-95 deg
>>
>> B. Peg wrote:
>>> Seems the A/C really drops the mileage, maybe 15-20% or more. With
>>> daytime
>>> temps running close to 110 degrees, the A/C runs almost constantly and
>>> fan
>>> speed is almost always high.
>>>
>>> However, the car does stay quite cool and comfortable. Just the mileage
>>> take a big hit. Must be running off the main battery more than the gas
>>> engine.
>>>
>>> B~
>>
>