> I just got a 2008 Prius. Are there websites with information on how to
> drive Prius to be efficient on MPG?
> I found I accelerate way slower than I used to be. I keep looking at
> the energy chart to make sure they don't come from gas as much. If I
> need to keep up the pace like other cars, I have to push the pedal
> really deep initially.
> Also I had the habit to coasting with neutral gear in the past but it
> does not appear to be a good idea for Prius as it needs the gear
> engaged to generate power for the battery. With gears engaged, the
> drag decreases the distance it can go without gas (down hill). What is
> the balance?
> Thanks for the help,
Hi, I got my Prius tuned at 112,000 miles, new plugs, filters, and got
another 5 MPG right off the bat. Keeping them maintained is important.
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> drive Prius to be efficient on MPG?
> I found I accelerate way slower than I used to be. I keep looking at
> the energy chart to make sure they don't come from gas as much. If I
> need to keep up the pace like other cars, I have to push the pedal
> really deep initially.
> Also I had the habit to coasting with neutral gear in the past but it
> does not appear to be a good idea for Prius as it needs the gear
> engaged to generate power for the battery. With gears engaged, the
> drag decreases the distance it can go without gas (down hill). What is
> the balance?
> Thanks for the help,