What kind of MPG mileage are you getting with your Powerboost?

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Winter time is a bad time to get accurate mileage numbers on.

Why? Winter is half the year.

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[Yason84]

65-70 MPH

Oh wow…is your truck all stock or is it lifted/leveled? Cuz it’s weird how some PB owners have mediocre mileage while others are claiming outstanding mileage.

 

[Davexxxx]

Oh wow…is your truck all stock or is it lifted/leveled? Cuz it’s weird how some PB owners have mediocre mileage while others are claiming outstanding mileage.

It is kind of odd but there are so many variables.

Different gas blends and grades. Some use premium, the one time I used it for towing, mileage went down. How does that happen?

Some drive a LOT faster and or more aggressively. We know that lifts are a guaranteed loss of 2-3mpg. Changing tires can affect it, terrain etc. etc.

The electric side of my PB shines best sub 50mph. Might even trim that to 45. In my mildly hilly area, there are local trips using the back roads where 50% (+-) is electric, or all electric for miles at a time. I grin, every time I see it charging via inertia.

On the other hand, jumping on the highway, sticking your foot in it and snubbing such things as speed limits, its not gonna go that well.

 

[Samson16]

My commute is primarily turnpike and expressway with leaving the neighborhood and airport driving at the beginning and ends. The mileage I post is nothing new and I have posted similar pics here. I’m a little surprised PB mileage is still a thing because it’s very repeatable for mine thus far.
This morning

 

[rjinaz]

Oh wow…is your truck all stock or is it lifted/leveled? Cuz it’s weird how some PB owners have mediocre mileage while others are claiming outstanding mileage.

Stock. Just bought it last month.

 

[HSV_MIkeJ]

Only 250 mile in, I am able to get 23+mpg with eco mode and drive like a grandma.

I make a 500 mile trip between North Alabama and Central Florida 4-5 times a year in my 21 3.5EB (not hybrid), I normally average 22-23mpg usually cruising at 75-80mph on interstate

 

[doolin64]

I've got about about 800 miles on my truck now with a 2" level installed and stock tires. I've seen a negligible difference in mpg .2 -.5 maybe. I'm averaging around 22-23mpg. I suspect once I add my tires it will be a different story.

 

[Samson16]

I've got about about 800 miles on my truck now with a 2" level installed and stock tires. I've seen a negligible difference in mpg .2 -.5 maybe. I'm averaging around 22-23mpg. I suspect once I add my tires it will be a different story.

You have disrupted the already poor aero, and now get ready for additional un-sprung weight and rolling resistance.

 

[doolin64]

You have disrupted the already poor aero, and now get ready for additional un-sprung weight and rolling resistance.

I'm well aware, if you read back through this thread I've made many comments about being pleased with my PB's MPG. Unfortunately I can't leave things alone. I made it a year before I leveled it. I was just pleasantly surprised by the barely noticeable change after the leveling kit. I'm only going with 275/65/20 SL rated tires, which one size up. I'm trying to preserve my MPG as much as possible but also improve the look (to me) of my truck. Hopefully I'll still get over 20 on average. We shall see. I'll need to correct the Speedo as well.

 

[SteveP150]

My commute is primarily turnpike and expressway with leaving the neighborhood and airport driving at the beginning and ends. The mileage I post is nothing new and I have posted similar pics here. I’m a little surprised PB mileage is still a thing because it’s very repeatable for mine thus far.

Mileage is a thing because beyond the variation caused by vehicle things like lifts and tires, there's environmental variation. Looks like you live in FL, which is warm and flat, and pretty ideal for battery/hybrid applications. Those of us in places that are mountainous and cold have a much different situation. Not complaining...I like my mountains and cold, but it does cause some significantly different results.
This is also a thing when talking about octane in gas. In the high altitude states, you can pretty much only get 85/87/91. 93 is not a thing around here unless you're going to a specialized racing place.

 

[Samson16]

My drive home. Afternoon traffic. Rinse. Repeat.

 

[Samson16]

Cleaned the steering column after seeing the pic

 

[bluemts]

I make a 500 mile trip between North Alabama and Central Florida 4-5 times a year in my 21 3.5EB (not hybrid), I normally average 22-23mpg usually cruising at 75-80mph on interstate

Do you know which gears you have in the rear diff?

 

[HammaMan]

Do you know which gears you have in the rear diff?

Which rav4 you have? Prime?

 

[bluemts]

Which rav4 you have? Prime?

No Rav4 hybrid. 38mpg lately.

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