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Looking at the data, it appears that N keeps the ICE turning but not as fast as D , on a downhill coast. Have you drawn any conclusions as to the...
So Bob, do the results you got here change your mind about risks to the vehicle due to the use of N compared to a feathered D? Thanks. Ted
Thanks Bob, so high speed N use does activate the ICE and uses a little gas 331 mpg worth. I wonder what D and feathering uses under the same...
I think Bob Wilson will have some good information on the subject soon, he has the expertise, interest, and equipment. I wait until then to pop it...
There is something about the 12 volt batteries in hybrids that seems to shorten their lives. Maybe they never see any serious discharge, not sure....
This has gotten really confusing. The question is simple - If I drop into N at 50 mph and then coast a lot faster downhill, dropping back into...
It's free mpg, no the Prius was a come down MPG wise for me. It is the best now but back in 2000 the Insight was the best by about 10 mpg better...
Hey guys try it. I find using both approaches on the same hill many times, that coasting in N takes you further and faster than coasting in D with...
Thanks , that makes it easy - as long as I am doing 50 mph or more I can jump into Neutral to do a long coast, as long as I drop into D when I get...
Thanks guys, but that leads to a few more questions - Why does the MPG on the HSI always show it maxed out at over 100 mpg when I am coasting in...
Lets say I am driving along at 55 mph in D, I crest a hill shift to N and coast a few miles getting up to maybe 70 mph, then run that down to 55...
Page 155 of 2010 Owners Manual says - "'Do not under any circumstances shift the lever to N (or R or P) while the vehicle is moving.......causes...
My dealer told me that they would cover the 5K and 10K and after that every 10K miles.
What is it with Toyota troubles with wheel bearings. I have had many Honda's with much more mileage than the problem vehicles listed here, and...
I just finished reading Jim Hansen's Norway experience http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/mailings/2010/20100730_Norway.pdf. and it is clear that this...
I have my first 10 tanks now, HSI =61mpg avg, Pump says 59 mpg avg. Got one tank at 65 mpg HSI . Avg speeds 40 mph, little AC, no cruise, 44 psi,...
Build date 3/10, the only rattles are the brake calipers, and only over sharp bumps.
MY 2000 Insight 5 spd went 180,000 miles on the first battery , then Honda replaced it for free. You can't beat that ! Plus it needed no wheel...
Now I see why I am having such a hard time getting much over 60 mpg. My average mph is always over 40 for the type of driving I have to do. My...
This whole problem with the cost of Prius repairs is bothersome. Basically it means you can not sell a high mileage Prius, like you could a Corola...
