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    10 mpg loss --->SOLVED!

    I'm hesitant to believe the dealer, but at this point I either shell out the $$ for a new battery and *hope* that makes a difference or just wait...
    Post by: Billinak, Nov 23, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Winter MPG in AK

    Thanks for your replies everyone. The fact of the matter is that winter in Anchorage + outside parking = 29 mpg and I'll just have to get used to...
    Post by: Billinak, Nov 19, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    10 mpg loss --->SOLVED!

    I tried mine 3 times after sitting cold, then again after driving around a bit. The highest I got was 11.7v, so I took it to the dealer to have...
    Post by: Billinak, Nov 18, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    10 mpg loss --->SOLVED!

    What about a cold battery? Like below zero cold? Mine read 11.1 when I first checked it. Would that be normal for a good battery?
    Post by: Billinak, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Winter MPG in AK

    It was easily in the 40s all summer. It got better on longer trips, then dipped if I just stayed in town, but it was significantly better than now.
    Post by: Billinak, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Winter MPG in AK

    So it's officially winter in Anchorage, just below zero this morning with a high of 10 F. I keep my car outside at night with an EBH that turns on...
    Thread by: Billinak, Nov 16, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    An update on my 2009 Prius!

    I'm hoping my MPGs will increase as the car breaks in. I live in Anchorage too, but I can only seem to manage about 43 mpg, and with winter...
    Post by: Billinak, Aug 31, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    15 or 16 inch rims?

    Thanks folks, I figure on losing some MPGs with the studs, but maybe I'll gain a few back going from 16" to 15".
    Post by: Billinak, Aug 28, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    15 or 16 inch rims?

    I have a 2009 Touring model and I'm getting studded tires on rims for the winter here in Anchorage. According to the guys at the tire shop, I have...
    Thread by: Billinak, Aug 27, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    POLL : what MPG are you getting in your gen 2

    44 in Anchorage AK (summer)
    Post by: Billinak, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Should I get rid of my Prius? Help!

    I live in Anchorage and I just got a 2009 Prius. I'm realizing rather quickly that the mileage that everyone gets so jazzed about is almost...
    Post by: Billinak, May 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Yakima Roof Rack

    Has anyone come up with an estimate as to how the Yakima Rack effects gas mileage? I'm thinking of taking mine off for good as it seems to be...
    Post by: Billinak, May 27, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications