24 mpg consistently in town - why? Baffled.

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  1. LRL66

    LRL66 New Member

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    Just found out that there’s a safety recall on my Prius where the software needs to be updated. The issues with this recall involve sudden loss of power at high speeds. A 3 hour software update…I wonder if this software update will fix the consumption reading inaccuracies? Hmmm….

    I’m taking it into a notable expert Prius mechanic who knows everything about how to fix anything on a Prius. Referred to me by my friend, who’s an electrical engineer, and a fellow Prius owner. I’ll report back tomorrow, Monday, on the results. Hopefully this will be figured out tomorrow. I can’t in good conscience sell my car to my friend with this consumption issue.
     
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    Thanks to everyone above with your advice. I’ll report back tomorrow with what my mechanic finds. He’s supposed to be the best with Prius’s.
     
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    How do I pull up the ODO history showing mpg and dates? I think that this may give me a better idea of my real consumption?
     
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    never heard of it
     
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    I believe it's the 'eco diary' that you can show on the small display. It shows daily distance and MPG as well as miles per kWh.

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    i like that. on a 2014? how do i get there on my 12?
     
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    Ooops. I forgot to check which model he's driving. Did they have that on the 2014 model?
     
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    i hope so, i would like to have it, but maybe an upgrade after 12, mid cycle refresh?
     
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    No ;), on the 14 it's called the past consumption screen ( with the Trip A history showing ) or more commonly called the "cons" screen here in the Gen 3 forums
     
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    bummer, that would have been sweet
     
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    Page 205 of the owner's manual

    Section 2-1. Driving Procedures
    HYBRID TRANSMISSION


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    D is Drive, like a regular automatic on a gas car. This should be the transmission position that is most often used.

    B is "engine brake" and simulates "downshifting" or "2" or "L" is a regular automatic transmission in a gas car. B tells the computer to use the engine to supplement your braking (e.g. going down a long mountain highway). If you use this around the city, it doesn't let the engine shut off when you stop at a traffic light, essentially idling the engine like a regular car. Shift into D to let the engine shut off while stopped.
     
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