How to increase MPG on your Prius 70+

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  • @devincutting9258
    @devincutting9258 7 років тому +17

    I've always loved the Prius line, and now working at a Toyota dealership means I love them even more! I'd have to say that the fourth generation is the absolute best - I love how there are multiple driving modes; in Power mode, you definitely feel the horsepower and the Eco is phenomenal because of the tightness in the accelerator pedal, it definitely helps with staying in the EV sector of the HV display gauge

    • @tribeard5424
      @tribeard5424 2 роки тому

      Thats in the 3d generation as well

  • @Davran2742
    @Davran2742 4 роки тому +3

    My '19 awd-e Prius has averaged 61mpg from new, and in the summer I often see 70-80mpg; I had to learn how to drive a Prius correctly to get this.
    I'm not the only one with an awd-e getting fantastic mileage; Toyota did something very right with this car.

  • @LakeArrows
    @LakeArrows 6 років тому +8

    Cool video. I own a 2017 and average 58mpg driving in sport mode (Red). The blue has too much drag. Best mpgs tips--check tire pressure, avoid using brake as much as possible, and keep a high score on AC all the time. Thanks.

    • @davidsoto7114
      @davidsoto7114 2 роки тому

      What do you mean keep a high score on the AC ?

  • @richthetrashpicker-upper5244
    @richthetrashpicker-upper5244 2 роки тому +4

    If we all drove a Prius and we weren't in a rush to go anywhere life would be so nice on the road

  • @BlikeNave
    @BlikeNave 5 років тому +6

    Idk if it's still relevant to you or not, but I'd recommend adding the live MPG meter on the left info screen where your MPH is. It's just a small meter you can find in the settings on that let's you really see when your MPGs are taking a hit. I just got my Prius five days ago (love it) and this meter is really helping me dial in how the car functions. Thanks for the vid!

  • @mattwernecke2342
    @mattwernecke2342 7 років тому +7

    Thanks so much!
    i am an Uber driver.
    I just got my prius yesterday.
    mine is a 2014 two.
    in the atl, we have serious traffic isuues.
    so in heavy traffic, and in neighoods, ev mode works best.
    i already brake like that.
    thanks!

  • @jaredlupton6838
    @jaredlupton6838 5 років тому +3

    I have a 2016 Prius II Eco and my average mpg over the life of the car is 62.5. And 63.2 since I bought the car. It had 4,100 miles on it, and I have driven it just over 40,000 miles. I just drive like normal. When the temps go up, so does the gas mileage. I've had several trips of 50-100 miles where I'm getting in the 60s and 70s. It will go into EV mode on a flat stretch of highway at 60+ mph and will last for a mile or two. Great car. Can't complain, and I don't need to drive like a grandma. I always keep it in power mode.

  • @Chemike21
    @Chemike21 4 роки тому +13

    Also, its been tested and proved, that medium to hard acceleration to a coasting speed then coasting is the most efficient way to drive. As far as mpg's go.

    • @diedie111590
      @diedie111590 2 роки тому

      XD nah. Accelerate just enough so that the guy behind you won't run you over, and not too much that you're getting up to speed too fast, especially in city driving where you could be behind someone in a few seconds or sitting at a red light because you accelerated too fast.

  • @jerryhawkins8705
    @jerryhawkins8705 6 років тому +10

    My Prius is amazing. 183,000 miles today 2013 Prius V. One of the best cars ever made. My wife had a Highlander we drive if we need a little extra room another great car with 140,000 miles but I would rather drive the Prius V.

    • @amazoidal
      @amazoidal 6 років тому

      Wow. I have a 2012 V with only 55k. Too bad the V is discontinued for 2019. But the 2015 up V has a really ugly front end. It is a great car. Unappreciated and ignored by the press. One of the best upgrades was changing the tranny fluid with Redline D6 real synthetic. The WTS fluid is not synthetic and has limited life.Stan in San Diego.

    • @magic2506
      @magic2506 6 років тому +3

      Nice, just picked up a 2013 Prius V with 62,000 miles on it. Have a 2011 Prius with 133,000 miles on it too. No problems, that is why I got another. Laughing at the gas pump all the way.

  • @yodaddy000
    @yodaddy000 Рік тому

    Really helpful did not know that about the braking! Thanks for the info!

  • @GameIconPlay
    @GameIconPlay 3 роки тому +3

    Hi! my experience is how to get excellent mpg results from my prius plus is don`t need to be very gentle and crawling on acceleration like a turtle. For the first few metres be gentle with the accelerator use the battery to get the car moving and then use the petrol engine to get to speed while the motor charge the battery then on the speed limit release the accelerator completely so the engine could switch off and then keep your speed only using the battery with gentle acceleration but the next point is important before you need to stop anywhere like plan forward 200 metres and then need to stop example just get off the accelerator an let the car slow then itself because this will charge back your battery quickly and of course if you need to completely stop use your brakes. My Prius plus gets 55mpg on the long term because of motorway miles but in the city computer shows around 60-70 mpg.

  • @rimmyblumpkin5858
    @rimmyblumpkin5858 6 років тому +18

    Defiantly put this video on 2x

  • @magic2506
    @magic2506 6 років тому +6

    Driving in Power Mode and 48MPG is good enough for me. Zippy in power mode.

  • @richritter
    @richritter 2 місяці тому

    I get over 60 MPG just by doing the speed limit and using the cruise control all the time that I can use cruise, with my 2017. This way, the car adjust to hills, flat areas, more efficiently than I can. I even turn cruise back (resume) on at 30 mph once leaving a stop.

  • @georgeberadze68
    @georgeberadze68 5 років тому +20

    Could be said in 3 minutes... Good info, but try to be more "efficient" along with the prius :)

    • @dawynn9362
      @dawynn9362 4 роки тому +1

      Car Guy For car people like you, possibly. But the video is mostly for the average folk.

    • @georgeberadze68
      @georgeberadze68 4 роки тому +1

      @@dawynn9362 Why, people like me would also like to save some bucks here and there :)))) Good content, don't get wrong. It was just my opinion: for example short 3 minute Toyota videos are great examples.
      Anyway, cool video, as I said, keep doing ;)

  • @ErkanAkaltun
    @ErkanAkaltun 4 роки тому +1

    I got 72 mpg at the beginning with prius2 2017, and 1 year retained 68, 2nd year 60, now 3rd year 55, milage is now 86k 🙂 . I saved gas n saving. New 2020 prius starts with 46 mpg, they said it will improve as i will drive, i dont think so, indeed should be otherwise. But i will buy new models n keep driving 2017 one.

  • @chubbybunnyisfunny20
    @chubbybunnyisfunny20 7 років тому +15

    wish I had a prius

    • @Stevesmith-yw7cr
      @Stevesmith-yw7cr 6 років тому +3

      I love my Prius....it's a 2015 and going off lease...averaging 58 MPG..going to buy a 2018 Prius Prime......most of my trips are less than 25 miles......I have a friend who bought his Prius Prime plug in new 8 months ago and has not stopped at a gas station since getting it. He does put gasoline preservative in the tank to keep the gas fresh. He will be burning all that tank on his trip to California later this year.

    • @LifeInZadar
      @LifeInZadar 6 років тому

      There is a great rebate right now on the Prius Prime! Hope you get one!!!

    • @riceburner4747
      @riceburner4747 3 роки тому

      I hope u can get one too! Theyre a great car. But note this, ppl hate prius drivers. I dont let it bother me, I stay on the right lane & theu don't pay my fuel bills.😁

  • @noseefood1943
    @noseefood1943 5 років тому +5

    Only problem driving in EV range a lot is eventually gas engine will kick in to charge the battery.

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 3 роки тому +1

      Depending on how you time it and your driving technique you can run the engine in a more efficient range allowing for better thermal efficiency, not to mention that when your engine isn't running it isn't using gas. I use my cars electric mode more like an engine kill switch when driving I essentially coast on the downhills so my battery lasts about 30 miles using this technique(my particular car has a maximum electric speed of 62 mph so it is easier to do this than in a standard Prius)

  • @davisonthomas4697
    @davisonthomas4697 6 років тому +6

    This vehicle can do over 25 mph on EV mode. I have driven 40 - 50 mph in EV mode. It's best for city driving. In fast moving highway speed you won't be able to maintain EV mode.

  • @magic2506
    @magic2506 6 років тому +1

    Other than MPG savings, Oil changes every 10,000 miles and you may have to only do one brake job on the Prius in it's lifetime because of the braking technology it has. Yes, maybe a battery when it goes over 150,000 miles or more. However, the VT Transmission will never go on it.

    • @chapter4travels
      @chapter4travels 6 років тому +2

      And there is a whole aftermarket battery rebuilding industry out there. They will swap a rebuilt battery with warranty for your bad battery. Under $900

  • @LifeInZadar
    @LifeInZadar 6 років тому +2

    My avg MPG is around 65mpg and on some days I hit 71mpg on my daily commute. Of course, I am a hyper commuter (166.2 miles per day, 831 miles per week, 3324 miles per month, 40k miles per year.... Might need to get a PhD with the amount of time I spend in the car).

    • @LifeInZadar
      @LifeInZadar 6 років тому

      I have a 2018 Prius Four

    • @adrianotero7963
      @adrianotero7963 5 років тому

      You need to find a job closer to home !

    • @robbiepatin9402
      @robbiepatin9402 3 роки тому

      I actually drive a little bit more than that (average 1,200-1,300 a week) which is why I just upgraded to a 2020 Prius today. I deliver food for a living and love my job ($1000+ a week in the comfort of my car? Yes please lol) so figured this would be a great investment. I was blown away that my average has been between 65-70mpg all day so I started watching videos and discovered that this isn’t an error in my car and that I can actually do this daily. Needless to say I’m even more happy with my purchase lol

  • @MrsAlton2012
    @MrsAlton2012 7 років тому +2

    That train, the trees, and mailboxes look like Victorville Ca

    • @iLikeTigerz101
      @iLikeTigerz101 6 років тому

      MrsAlton2012 the green hills and all the trains look more like West Virginia.

    • @Bigbilly2121
      @Bigbilly2121 5 років тому +1

      Both wrong that’s San Timateo cyn in Redlands 😎 I know it cause I have rode my bike up and down it a million times.

  • @user-nw5xi7mu7w
    @user-nw5xi7mu7w 5 років тому

    Good info quick and to the point thanks

  • @mohammedhamdon128
    @mohammedhamdon128 Рік тому

    Why millage drop when putting the heater fan on.plz describe
    Thanks

  • @myes344
    @myes344 4 роки тому +4

    Let me save yall time
    Drive in ev mode when you can

  • @Kalyla
    @Kalyla Рік тому

    Muchas gracias por compartir 😇!

  • @liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832
    @liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832 6 років тому +2

    Why doesn't your Mpg dash number change?? I didn't see it change from 51.3 the entire video?... my 2008 Prius changes real-time, I can get 60+MPG if I pay attention to how I'm driving, if I just drive normal, I get around 50Mpg.

    • @esaedvik
      @esaedvik 5 років тому

      His trip is for 2800 miles, that's why.

  • @kennyplay5982
    @kennyplay5982 4 роки тому +2

    What are the best tires to use to get the best mpg? Thx

    • @ChandaniAranka
      @ChandaniAranka 4 роки тому

      From what I've looked through of tyre selection I have, the Goodyear Ultragrip Performance has B on rolling resistance and A on wet road. The Vredestein Ultrac Satin also rated B rolling and A wet roads

  • @babudancer1103
    @babudancer1103 6 років тому +1

    My 2016 Gen 4 Prius will NOT remain in EV mode over 20 MPH. However, for 30,000 miles, got 58 MPG actual (dashboard says 60+). How? Drive in right-hand lane, 55 MPH.

    • @Prototypexl
      @Prototypexl Рік тому

      25 mph is max for EV mode after the engine warms up to operating temperature. 18 mph when the engine is below operating temps.

  • @Demon09-_-
    @Demon09-_- 5 років тому +1

    dang kinda jelous it lets the car into ev mode at these speeds at all in the older models if you go over 44 it pops out of ev mode and you have to go back down to 42 to be able to coast in ev only mode

    • @Prototypexl
      @Prototypexl Рік тому

      I had a gen 3 and this pissed me off as well. If you manage to keep your battery about the standard "full" charge, where you can get the additional 2 bars, you can use the hybrid ev mode faster than 44 mph.

  • @vefunu
    @vefunu 3 роки тому

    My prius 2016 battery harldy goes beyond 3 bars. What cud b the cause?

  • @delorabecker
    @delorabecker 5 років тому +1

    🙌🏼👏🏼 San Timoteo Canyon

  • @yolanda9730
    @yolanda9730 2 роки тому

    How do you do this for a 2008, don't have that diagram with the sweet spot like yours, thanks

  • @VeganAtmosphere
    @VeganAtmosphere 2 роки тому

    Do you defeat the 15in rims over the 17s

  • @DoorisJ
    @DoorisJ 6 років тому +3

    Only 25mph in EV!? My Fusion hybrid can go 85mph in EV. It’s great for going downhill on a highway, it switches right over to EV for as long as possible.

    • @andrew5373
      @andrew5373 6 років тому +3

      DoorisJ is you ford a plug in? This prius he is driving is not a plug in..my 2018 prius plug in can also do 84mph on electric only

    • @Rhaman68
      @Rhaman68 6 років тому +1

      DoorisJ Are you nuts? You Drive at 85 mph? Supremely dangerous and foolish! Very little efficiency at over 70 mph!!! I suggest you sign up for advance driving school and really understand the danger of speeding!!

    • @Locochon1
      @Locochon1 6 років тому +3

      Ramon Cardona nigga my best mpg is when i go 80 mph- 90 mph

    • @orckiller91
      @orckiller91 6 років тому +2

      Mine will go into EV mode up to 72 mph it's a 2018 Prius 3 so not sure if that's normal

    • @andreareddorkinghood1371
      @andreareddorkinghood1371 5 років тому

      @@andrew5373 my fusion Hybrid can go EV at those highway speeds too and it is not the plugin (Energi) model.

  • @JamaicanMeCrazy
    @JamaicanMeCrazy 3 роки тому

    I think I’ll get this in a few years but maybe used

  • @tlcj3838
    @tlcj3838 Рік тому

    We have a 2017 and if i hyper mile it i can get 65 avg

  • @alextanti432
    @alextanti432 5 років тому +2

    I've got 72 MPG and 82 MPG Without A/C

  • @Metalodeath
    @Metalodeath 6 років тому +1

    I don't understand this video it literally won't go higher then 51.3 what about on Google saying it gets 58 mpg city and 54 highway?

    • @esaedvik
      @esaedvik 5 років тому +1

      His trip isn't for a this short trip, he's showing the MPG for the past 2800 miles.

    • @gibet1028
      @gibet1028 5 років тому +1

      you talking about prius 2 eco

    • @cf9844
      @cf9844 5 років тому

      A lot of it is based on terrain i think.

    • @georgewashington687
      @georgewashington687 2 роки тому

      @@cf9844 And also whether or not the driver has a lead foot.

  • @Stefan1978GER
    @Stefan1978GER 4 роки тому

    hole info on 3:30 - 10 sec video ;-)

  • @JohnSmith-yr6je
    @JohnSmith-yr6je 5 років тому +1

    Just use cruise control

  • @stupidvickfan3744
    @stupidvickfan3744 2 роки тому

    First mix gas with peanut oil and then put 5 hair dryers on the back and cover up the muffler

  • @jaredlupton6838
    @jaredlupton6838 5 років тому

    Would love to know how to get a leather steering wheel for my Prius though.

  • @darknesskillaendtodeath2398
    @darknesskillaendtodeath2398 6 років тому +1

    Should better look into how healthy you're prius is when it creates magnetic fields and hybrid battery cell's is i have one and now finally getting rid of that crap

    • @jaroschj
      @jaroschj 6 років тому +1

      darknessKilla Endtodeath Prius is shielded to prevent that.

  • @cop2506
    @cop2506 4 роки тому

    I often times get around 80mpg

  • @cop2506
    @cop2506 4 роки тому

    I get 74+ in my prime...

  • @simonpackham5780
    @simonpackham5780 7 років тому +5

    Who the hell is driving??

  • @Chemike21
    @Chemike21 4 роки тому

    Dude, are u russian? Sounds like you have a russian accent.

  • @tmruffryd33
    @tmruffryd33 7 років тому

    Ummmm...🤔

  • @irandoosty
    @irandoosty 3 роки тому

    Another clickbait

  • @glyuk2012
    @glyuk2012 4 роки тому

    man. You are bad driver and poor user

  • @KaneLono
    @KaneLono 5 років тому

    surprise!
    boring car, guy and video?