confused with mileage

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by priusma, Jun 3, 2010.

  1. priusma

    priusma Junior Member

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    Hi all, I've had a few 500 mile tanks but usually they are in the upper 400's. This current tank though is down to three blips, only 240 miles since fill up, but the screen says 50 mpg average. Huh? Can you help me understand this? Thanks a bunch/
     
    #1 priusma, Jun 3, 2010
  2. gdbelden

    gdbelden Gator Hator

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    My guess is that it has to do with the bladder in the tank. This can effect how much gas you were able to pump in the tank at your last fill up
     
    #2 gdbelden, Jun 3, 2010
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    nerfer A young senior member

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    The last time you filled up the pump probably clicked off a little early.
    Is 50 mpg normal for you?
     
    #3 nerfer, Jun 3, 2010
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Or the bladder folded up oddly. It'll probably be fine again at the next fill.
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Jun 4, 2010
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