Finally achieved 55 LMPG

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by efusco, May 1, 2008.

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  1. efusco

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    No, no irregular wear...the tires look great and have held up well...around 50k miles on them so far.

    I use 5W20 year round and do my own changes.
     
    #21 efusco, May 8, 2008
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    what prompted you to go up to 50 pounds?
    I'm at 40f/38r - thinking of bumping up to 42/40
     
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    I knew others were running that high and higher with no problems and reported success w/ higher mpg. Thought I'd give it a try. Other than a rougher ride the glides are clearly better and I believe the FE impact is pretty evident.:high5:
     
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    I just got 55 MPG on the third tank of gas. Warm weather, and pulse and glide helped. I started laughing after pumping 8.1 gallons of gas after 455 miles. Now to get the sound system upgraded....
     
    #24 rep308, May 9, 2008
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    Same reason I upped the pressure. :) I'm at 64/62 right now.

    Lately my gliding abaility seems to have gone down and I wonder if my alignment has shifted after 60k miles.

    Congrats to you Evan! That is a remarkable achievement. :)
     
    #25 F8L, May 9, 2008
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    I"m at 57f/55r with no known ill effects. Of course I don't have a 55MPG lifetime average.:(
     
    #26 TonyPSchaefer, May 9, 2008
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