The LC and Prius have two entirely different types of hybrid systems.
MPG
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Hello MPG thread, I've had my LCLC since the end of August and was getting pretty decent milage at the beginning (23.5mpg). Since then, it's gone down and I'm averaging around 17.6mpg (I converted it to Freedom Units). I'm not very impressed, but at the end of the day it's not a huge thought for me UNLESS there is something actually wrong with the truck. I'm at 2000mi.
Can anyone tell me how the hybrid should be assisting exactly? I turned on the Max gauge and the only time I see it is when I'm feathering the gas after it's shut off at a light for a bit. Should it be going on all acceleration or just heavy acceleration? I also don't find it very consistent. Truck warms up and the hybrid barely kicks in unless I've been stopped at a light for a little while. I dunno, just thought it would do more.
Can anyone tell me how the hybrid should be assisting exactly? I turned on the Max gauge and the only time I see it is when I'm feathering the gas after it's shut off at a light for a bit. Should it be going on all acceleration or just heavy acceleration? I also don't find it very consistent. Truck warms up and the hybrid barely kicks in unless I've been stopped at a light for a little while. I dunno, just thought it would do more.
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I'm in the same boat. Its a double whammy this time of year, winter blend fuel and the extra time it takes for the hybrid system to meet specifications to engage means lower MPG IMO.
Using 93 octane ethanol free fuel, I am still getting 24+ mpg. When I first picked up Miss Daisy from the dealership, on my first fill up, the Toyota computer told me that I had ~316 miles to empty, which has increased with each fill up. Today, the computer told me I had 369 miles until empty.
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91 Octane (No 93 octane available at our 4K altitude) I feel is worth the trade-off, but the cost of ethanol-free is prohibitive hereabouts.
I have paid $3.49 to $4.99 per gallon here for the 93 octane E0 fuel. Today, it was $4.49 per gallon for the 93 octane E0 fuel.
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Same here. At sea level, 20 inch tires inflated to 37 PSI, roof rails, in normal mode, and mixed use suburban driving I am consistently getting 23 mpg on the button. If no highway use at all it is 21.6 mpg. Looking forward to see what can be done in eco mode on long distance trips.
A pleasant surprise. I was expecting the worst after all the bad experiences others have had.
A pleasant surprise. I was expecting the worst after all the bad experiences others have had.
The best thing to improve mpg is being followed by a state trooper.
16.5 MPG average here. 91 Octane gas. Light on the throttle. FE trim. Not pleased when the range reads 262 miles when I fill up ...
Done a few things to my LC and see the MPG go up and down in result. My LC has 2150 miles on it if that matters. Should state I only fill up my cruiser with premium. 90% of my driving in city and highway on weekends with it always being in normal mode. I noticed that the green mpg bar is a game to me now while driving lol.
Going in order of my mods with mpg impacts:
Going in order of my mods with mpg impacts:
- Bone stock: 21
- Roof rack predator steps: 20
- Tire upgrade to toyo open country at3: 19.5
- Removed both air dam and stock skid plate: 19.2
- Installed Steel engine and trans skid plate: 20
- The jump back to 20 is due to me learning how to drive the LC better. Also think it has something to do with aerodynamics with the skids being back on the LC. Not an expert but just my opinion.
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