The REAL HYBRID MPG

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[Eagle11]

Just filled up. Truck said I was getting 42.1. I did the actual calculations....37.1. That number has been consistent, pretty much.

Over 21K miles my truck is 2.2 MPG off from the factory gauge.

 

[GPSMan]

Over 21K miles my truck is 2.2 MPG off from the factory gauge.

I adjusted my dashboard's computer to subtract 5% from each calculation so now the dash matches the pump within 0.5 mpg every time.

Most recent tank:
Dash and pump within 0.1 MPG.

 

[Eagle11]

I adjusted my dashboard's computer to subtract 5% from each calculation so now the dash matches the pump within 0.5 mpg every time.

Most recent tank:
Dash and pump within 0.1 MPG.

How do you adjust the computer to subtract 5%?

 

[BAScott62]

How do you adjust the computer to subtract 5%?

Follow these instructions MPG Adjustment in Engineering Mode from MaveRichard

The number is the percentage x10 so 1000 is 100%, 950 would be a 5% reduction to 95%, etc.

Comparing the computer to hand, I was running about 2.3 MPG high so I adjusted it down 946.

 

[Eagle11]

Follow these instructions MPG Adjustment in Engineering Mode from MaveRichard

The number is the percentage x10 so 1000 is 100%, 950 would be a 5% reduction to 95%, etc.

Comparing the computer to hand, I was running about 2.3 MPG high so I adjusted it down 946.

Thank you, not so hard to fix this. I have something to do today.

 

[inline_five]

How are you guys getting such high mpg? I drive like granny, very few Highway miles, and have about 200 miles on my Mav total. MPG is 42.8 on the readout which is probably even high.

Eco mode always, fairly low speeds avg around 40-55 mpg on smaller NC roads. I don't even use a/c.

I did pretty well in our Prius even as it gets older hitting 50mpg every now and then but you guys are blowing it out of the water.

 

[son of a ..sven]

Over 21K miles my truck is 2.2 MPG off from the factory gauge.

I went to Catholic school, learned the math there, but the residue of fear changed my computing skills.

 

[Eagle11]

How are you guys getting such high mpg? I drive like granny, very few Highway miles, and have about 200 miles on my Mav total. MPG is 42.8 on the readout which is probably even high.

Eco mode always, fairly low speeds avg around 40-55 mpg on smaller NC roads. I don't even use a/c.

I did pretty well in our Prius even as it gets older hitting 50mpg every now and then but you guys are blowing it out of the water.

For me, it has taken me about 3-4 months to learn how to drive the truck to get a high MPG. 1.st Always in Eco Mode (some will say Slippy mode)
2.nd When powering away from a stop I never go past 20% power. On the power gauge, each mark is 10%
3.rd Never go on the highway, if you do don't go over 65.
4th, regen is your friend, when coming up to a stop sign or traffic light, I coast as much as I can, this will charge the battery up. The more you recharge the battery, the more you will use the battery.

I have gone over 800 miles on a tank, but normally average 740 miles. Also using the AC or Heat will cause lower MPG.

 

[Eagle11]

I went to Catholic school, learned the math there, but the residue of fear changed my computing skills.

I survived Catholic school too, but I'm better at change then when I was younger.

 

[son of a ..sven]

I survived Catholic school too, but I'm better at change then when I was younger.

I should be so fortunate.

 

[Taxman100]

How are you guys getting such high mpg? I drive like granny, very few Highway miles, and have about 200 miles on my Mav total. MPG is 42.8 on the readout which is probably even high.

Eco mode always, fairly low speeds avg around 40-55 mpg on smaller NC roads. I don't even use a/c.

I did pretty well in our Prius even as it gets older hitting 50mpg every now and then but you guys are blowing it out of the water.

200 miles is not long enough to learn how to drive your vehicle. Depending on your commute, different techniques can have different results.

My commute is 3.1 miles with a lot of traffic lights - in the morning the truck's engine tends to run for the first mile or so just to get the hybrid system up to operating temperature, so mileage suffers since it is idling while at traffic lights.

At certain times in certain traffic conditions, driving like a Granny works. At other times on my commute, using the engine to get about 2-3 miles above your target speed, and then letting off the gas so the electric kicks in works.

Just practice.

 

[Eagle11]

200 miles is not long enough to learn how to drive your vehicle. Depending on your commute, different techniques can have different results.

My commute is 3.1 miles with a lot of traffic lights - in the morning the truck's engine tends to run for the first mile or so just to get the hybrid system up to operating temperature, so mileage suffers since it is idling while at traffic lights.

At certain times in certain traffic conditions, driving like a Granny works. At other times on my commute, using the engine to get about 2-3 miles above your target speed, and then letting off the gas so the electric kicks in works.

Just practice.

Outside temp has a lot to do with it too. Having your AC or Heat on makes a difference.

 

[Phil Skinn]

Hello: I've seen several posts stating my Maverick Hybrid got 45 MPG, 57 MPG and more. They back them up with pictures of their dash. The only way to have your REAL MPG is by filling up your tank and filling it up again, and doing the math with your total mileage. Anyone can post a picture of their dash for a short trip and have it show 40, 50, and more MPG. I can drive around my neighborhood, never going over 30 MPH, trying my best to stay on electric power and show a bogus dash picture. I've owned hybrids for 15 years. I can post a picture of my PriusV, going down hill and it says my MPG is 99 MPG. If you want to give an honest MPG value, give us a gas tank refill, do the math with your total miles driven and then state what kind of MPG you are getting. Don't go posting a 30 or 60 mile trip and post a picture. I just don't want some people thinking their hybrids are living up to standards.

Between 07/31/

So, just out of curiosity what is your mpg. I wholeheartedly agree with the method as the only accepted way for accurate mpg. I'm getting an eco so it won't apply to me - I'm expecting mid 20's since I'd rather get there and then relax lol.

Fuel mileage on my 2023 Hybrid Lariat using regular gas:

Between 03/18/23 and 03/20/23, driven 1521 miles off the lot in Ohio to Florida, it used 43.2 gallons for an mpg of 35.2.

Between 03/20/23 and 05/23/23, I drove 1518 mi, used 41.6 gallons for an mpg of 36.5 mpg.

Between 05/23/23 and 07/30/23, I drove 2697.9 mi (including a Florida to Ohio trip) and used 61.66 gallons for a mileage of 43.7 mpg

Since 07/31/23, driven 4,942 miles and used 119.82 gallons for a mileage of 41.24 mpg. Mostly trips between 15 and 60 miles in the Econo mode.

This sums up to 10,679 mi and 266 gal, for an overall average 40.1 mpg

The dash display shows a fuel usage average of 43.7 mpg
This suggests that the dash display is optimistic by almost 4 mpg.
I'll still be satisfied at 40.1 mpg

 

[Stevezilla]

I'm averaging 45-48 mpg.
35 mile commute every day, 65% interstate, 35% city & burbs.

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