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    Something you wish your Prius had

    A RPM gauge.
    Post by: WaltD, Sep 10, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Do I have a Prius model II or III?

    Hi Scott, 2010 to current is Gen 3. Gen 3 has a 1.8 liter engine. Previous generations have a 1.5 liter engine. Did you receive a User Manual?...
    Post by: WaltD, Sep 10, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Super Highway Mode and Ignition Timing

    Hi Andrej. At 12kW - 13kW my average speed on the highway was also in the mid 50's MPH. When going uphill my speed lowered to high 40's to low...
    Post by: WaltD, Sep 5, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Super Highway Mode and Ignition Timing

    Hi andrejsvk. 12kW - 13kW gives a steady increase in speed on the straight parts, so there's not an average speed. Here in Atlanta the roads and...
    Post by: WaltD, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Super Highway Mode and Ignition Timing

    Thanks all for your advice. Driving a Prius is a learning experience (that I greatly enjoy). It's good advice and I'll practice with it....
    Post by: WaltD, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Let's talk about the kW "sweet spot" for a Gen 3, 1.8 liter engine

    Hi Bob, I'm sorry but I don't have engineering training or that kind of technical mind. However, here are results I've gotten just from...
    Post by: WaltD, Aug 29, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Does anyone use fuel additives

    I changed from Quiktrip to BP and I got better MPG; however, my hypermiling skills are improving and that may have made the difference. I plan to...
    Post by: WaltD, Aug 28, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Does anyone use fuel additives

    I think BP is top tier. Check out the top tier web site Top Tier Gasoline and BP is on the list of top tier providers.
    Post by: WaltD, Aug 28, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Fuel Additives: Beneficial or pure crap?

    Please explain why you put Techron into your gas tank Before refueling. I read in some other places that putting Techron in a full tank helps...
    Post by: WaltD, Aug 28, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Fuel Additives: Beneficial or pure crap?

    To answer your question, here is a quote from the Chevron web site: Q. What is the difference between Chevron with Techron at the pump and Techron...
    Post by: WaltD, Aug 28, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Let's talk about the kW "sweet spot" for a Gen 3, 1.8 liter engine

    I'm a new Prius owner and a new hypermiler. I read and re-read Hobbit's articles. I appreciate his contributions. Using Hobbits ideas, and other...
    Post by: WaltD, Aug 27, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Let's talk about the kW "sweet spot" for a Gen 3, 1.8 liter engine

    Hi jnet, I Warp Stealth down hills, so the engine is off during the Warp Stealth. When I Warp Stealth the RPM are less then 1000 and the AMP is...
    Post by: WaltD, Aug 27, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Let's talk about the kW "sweet spot" for a Gen 3, 1.8 liter engine

    Hi all, Hobbit in his "sweet spot refinement" article recommends 15kW for efficient highway driving for a Gen 2, 1.5 liter engine. Does anyone...
    Thread by: WaltD, Aug 27, 2013, 16 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Super Highway Mode and Ignition Timing

    I see. In a way I've been currently doing a similar method using kw instead of ignition timing. Following the BFSC chart in Hobbit's "sweet...
    Post by: WaltD, Aug 25, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy