Photo of blocked front Grill.

JimN · 01-22-2008, 10:00 PM

bc104, excellent job.

jiw395 · 01-23-2008, 12:58 AM

It works for me, my mpg's went up instantly,like the minute I drove it after blocking off the intakes. It went from low 40's to mid to high 40's like 45/46, and it did that the very next time I drove it...

bc104 · 01-23-2008, 11:31 AM

Thanks, JimN.

My mileage has gone up as well, but I did several things at the same time. I blocked the grill, put a small piece of insulation on top of the engine (it doesn't touch the block or exhaust and is far away fromthe fan belt, just on top of the plastic), I'm driving a bit smoother (although I was already trying pretty hard not to use the gas too much) and I haven't used the heat. The begining of the tank was at 43 mpg average (about 20 miles used) and now I have 3 bars left at 51 mpg. I think I'm on to something here!

dropkin · 02-07-2009, 09:01 PM

Do you all have SG's ? I have to contend with the "W" factor, so SG or not, it can't be something she has to think about. I'm in Westchester County, NY, and some morning's it's a solid 5 degrees. I'm getting about 45 mpg, but considering I usually get 60 in the summer, I was hoping there was a "low tech" and "set it and forget it" solution.

patsparks · 02-07-2009, 09:15 PM

There is, move to a warmer climate.

Green Hokie · 02-08-2009, 08:40 PM

I like Pat's solution!

However, for those who cannot afford the move, here are some pics of mine. http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-mo...-blocking.html

01-22-2008, 10:00 PM	#11
JimN P719 of ??? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,702 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. bc104, excellent job.

01-23-2008, 12:58 AM	#12
jiw395 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NORTH WEST INDIANA Posts: 111 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. It works for me, my mpg's went up instantly,like the minute I drove it after blocking off the intakes. It went from low 40's to mid to high 40's like 45/46, and it did that the very next time I drove it...

01-23-2008, 11:31 AM	#13
bc104 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 36 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. Thanks, JimN. My mileage has gone up as well, but I did several things at the same time. I blocked the grill, put a small piece of insulation on top of the engine (it doesn't touch the block or exhaust and is far away fromthe fan belt, just on top of the plastic), I'm driving a bit smoother (although I was already trying pretty hard not to use the gas too much) and I haven't used the heat. The begining of the tank was at 43 mpg average (about 20 miles used) and now I have 3 bars left at 51 mpg. I think I'm on to something here! __________________ bc104

02-07-2009, 09:01 PM	#14
dropkin Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York Posts: 19 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. Do you all have SG's ? I have to contend with the "W" factor, so SG or not, it can't be something she has to think about. I'm in Westchester County, NY, and some morning's it's a solid 5 degrees. I'm getting about 45 mpg, but considering I usually get 60 in the summer, I was hoping there was a "low tech" and "set it and forget it" solution.

02-07-2009, 09:15 PM	#15
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,253 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 128 Thanked 185 Times in 143 Posts Friends: 33	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. There is, move to a warmer climate.

02-08-2009, 08:40 PM	#16
Green Hokie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 188 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: S Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. I like Pat's solution! However, for those who cannot afford the move, here are some pics of mine. http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-mo...-blocking.html