MPG

[ultane]

I'll wait until my mpgs level off before I call Toyota this or that. With 21 tanks and no change to my driving style, each month's average is better than the last. 18.4 in August, 19.3 in September and 20.1 in October so far. I have no illusions this will go to Prius levels, but I suspect it's going to be good enough, all things considered.

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The LC and Prius have two entirely different types of hybrid systems.

 

[DudewithaLC]

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.

 

[berry802]

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.

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.

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.

 

[ultane]

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.

 

[Nuke]

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.

 

[ultane]

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 fuel. Today, it was $4.49 per gallon for the 93 octane.

 

[chris3117]

I have had mine for almost a month and have 1100 miles on it. my MPG is sitting at 21.8 MPG. I am pretty light on the throttle..

 

[PACruiser]

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.

 

[venturer]

I have found that tires make a big difference too. With 275/70/R18 Mickey Thompson BAJA Boss tires (66 pounds per tire), mpg will be degraded.

 

[NoMe cruiser]

The best thing to improve mpg is being followed by a state trooper.

 

[Trailman]

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 ...