Prius Plug-in 2012-15 :: PHV Range Could Increase Mileage Without Using EV Mode?

I'm just curious...if somebody drives a PHV Prius like a regular Prius (not using the 13 mile pure EV mode range), could they theoretically get better gas mileage by staying in the electric part of the hybrid system indicator?

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Lexus GS 2013+ :: How To Increase Nav Screen Brightness

I drive a 2014 GS but I am driving a GS loaner now that has a newer nav and no manual in glove box. How do I increase brightness of the nav screen? Also is there a way to switch back to 2D maps from 3D?

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Lexus ES 2013+ :: Climate Control Increase / Decrease Controls Locked Until Car Warmed Up

I turned on the climate control this morning when I started the car and tried to change the temperature, then for some reason until the car was warmed up the climate control went to lo and seemed like it was locked there.

Once I the car got warmed up, the climate control worked was normal. It seemed like the increase/decrease controls were locked.

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Venture :: Flowmaster End Muffler On 99 / Will That Increase Mileage

When I put on a Flowmaster end muffler on my '99 Venture....will that increase my mileage? I mean does the engine needs the original tail pipe pressure to perform the best mileage?

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Ford - F350 :: 1992 - How To Increase Gas Mileage

Have a 1992 F-350 4x4, 429 V8; auto transmission with o/d. I tow a fifth wheeler. Without camper if I stay under 50mph I get 11 mpg; doing almost anything else gets 8 mpg; towing brings it down to 6.5 mpg.How can I increase gas mileage. I drive with a light foot and slow start and stop.

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Ford Excursion :: Lowering 2wd Increase Mileage?

Been doing some research about MPG and towing. Can-Am RV recomends lowering your TT to increase mileage. I'm wondering if I could get lower profile (or just shorter) tires on my rig whether I could increase my mileage because of lowered wind resistance. I've weighed the rig so I know what my per axle weights are. My current tire capacity (Michelin M/S load range E) is way over the posted axle weights on the truck.

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Lexus ES 2013+ :: Mileage Come Down To 36-38 Mpg From 39-41 On ES300H

I just had 10,000 mile service performed on my 2014 ES300H. I mentioned to the service manager that my mileage has come down to 36-38 mpg from 39-41 earlier. He advised me not to rely on the car display reading but do it manually for more accuracy. He said that many owners have found that they get better mileage than shown by the display.

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Ford Aerostar :: Running With AWD Unplugged Increase Fuel Mileage?

Winter is over and summer is here. Will running with the AWD module unplugged increase fuel mileage? Will it do any harm to the drivetrain? (Assume matched tires, good alignment and suspension).

Signed, Looking to squeeze a buck anyway I can.

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Ford F-150 (2009-2014) :: Premium Unleaded Gas Increase Fuel Mileage?

I was wondering if one would experience increased fuel mileage &/or power with the 5.0 by using unleaded premium gas, and if so, how much? I know this is true w/ the 6.2L in the F-250, and was wondering if the same applied to the 5.0?

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Ford F-150 (2009-2014) :: 2011 5.0 - Adding Programmer To Increase Mileage?

I have 2011 f150 5.0 and looking to put a programmer on it to increase fuel mileage and fix speedometer for my bigger tires .

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Lexus ES 2013+ :: Do Cold Weather Impacts On Mileage Dropping?

With the colder weather in the NE, I am experiencing lower mpg with the ES 300h. We have had several cold days here, and my mpg seems to be going down. My driving habits have not changed.

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Prius (2004-09) :: 2008 Gen II - ODO Meter Stuck / Does Not Record Or Show Increase In Mileage

I have recently noticed that the ODO meter of the car does not work i.e. it is stuck at the reading (57735 km) it was on when I got the car and does not record/show the increase in mileage. the trip A and B are working perfectly fine. I took the car to the local Toyota dealer but he has no clue what is wrong with it, the guy there suggested that ECU is working fine but the ODO meter is damaged and needs replacement.

I am not sure what the guy at the dealership suggested is correct because what i think is that if ODO gets damaged then the whole speedo meter should mal function.

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Lexus GS 2013+ :: Keeping Car On Particular Mode All The Time?

Is there to keep the car on an particular mode all the time? I prefer driving on Sport mode but everytime I restart the car; it defaults to normal mode.

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Lexus GS 2013+ :: When Turned On Car Automatically Start In ECO Mode?

I noticed yesterday that each time I turned the car on it would automatically be set in EcoMode. I thought our cars start in normal mode because of epa mpg testing purposes. I'm not complaining just wondering how this happened on its own since I've read on this site that the GS starts on normal. I have a '15 model.

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Lexus ES 2013+ :: Driving Mode Selection When Car Is In Motion Or Stop

Just curious if we can change selections for driving mode when a car is in motion or it has to stop to switch between them?

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Lexus GS 2013+ :: Blue Mode Light Dimming With Acceleration?

So one of my favorite little details is how the dash display switches from blue to red in Sport/Sport+ mode.

I was driving around today and noticed that when I pressed on the accelerator, the blue light would dim down to dark. I didn't notice it earlier and am wondering if it happens for other people?

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Lexus GS 2013+ :: Normal To Sport Mode While Driving - No Change In RPM Gauge

I just traded in my 14 IS 350 for 13 GS 350. In my IS, while i'm driving at any speed and change mode from Normal to Sport, i can see the RPM change higher instantaneously. But in 13 GS 350, nothing happens in RPM gauge. Is the 6 and 8 transmission different here ?

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Lexus ES 2013+ :: ES300h Rough Parked EV Mode Engine Restart?

Experience a jolting front-to-back vibration when your ES 300h restarts the internal combustion engine when idling off the NiMH battery pack?

This only occurs when I am parked with the parking brake set, idling with accessories running in EV Mode. The heater or A/C setting causes EV Mode to deactivate and the ICE to restart. The issue is that this is an very rough engine restart that causes the car to visibly shudder in its parking spot front-to-back.

ICE restarts during normal driving or leaving a stop light or stop sign are so smooth for me they are almost impossible to notice.

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Lexus ES 2013+ :: Keeping Navigation Screen In Daytime Mode When Headlights Go On?

I had my navigation system reboot yesterday and since then, when the headlights go on, the navigation screen dims rather than stay in daytime mode (brighter). How to keep the navigation screen on daytime when headlights go on?

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