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"Francois" <frangagn@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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> Hi!
>
> I'm the new proud owner of a Highlander Hybrid and I LOVE it. I went on
> a 1800 miles drive for hollidays and got the announced MPG of 28 and
> even better in some cases (mountaneous areas, surprising).
>
> However, in town, I'm not getting better than 23.5 MPG (in fact worst
> in some cases). This is MMMUCHH better than the minivan I was driving
> before, but there is still room for improvement. I know high MPG is
> possible, because I've seen it in some instances, but it seems to be a
> hit and miss thing.[/color]

That's odd. Hybrids typically do better in the city and lower on the hiway.
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> Therefore I have questions the seasoned owners:
>
> - Does driving style make a difference? Does the car get used to our
> driving style (as I've read in some reviews) or do we have to get used
> to driving a Hybrid? I have about 2100 miles or so on it). Before you
> ask, I'm a rather soft driver in town. I don't step on the accelerator
> or brake at the first occasion.
>
> - Does fuel economy get better with time or does it remain
> approximately the same?[/color]

It may improve. In my regula gas truck, mileage improved after each fillup
for the first 4 tanks.
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> - I noticed that, no matter how gentle I am, I can't seem to get past
> 10-12 MPH on electric power while accelerating, while it will sustain
> 30 MPH on electric power on flat surface. It the secret to accelerate
> in whatever way and then let it go on electric power? Does that make
> any difference at all??? I also noticed that after a long drive (couple
> hours), the acceleration on electric power gets much better (makes
> sense, battery is more charged), but how to keep this?
>
> - And fuel type as well. Did anyone notice any differences in using 91
> octane vs 87??[/color]

Use the recommended cheapest fuel. You bought it to save money, right?
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> FG
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