Mud guards front & rear

wtfjr · 08-19-2006, 03:35 PM

Hi All

I have a set of front & rear Toyota mud guards & before I put them on are there any comments on their affect/effect on gas mileage ?

Thanks !!
Bill in FL

TheForce · 08-19-2006, 03:46 PM

There is very little if any MPG drop. I did not see any drop when I installed mine but I also installed racing hubcaps just after the mud guard install so I did not get to drive it much to see a difference. I did see about a 2MPG increase when installing the hubcaps but your mileage may vary.

**efusco** · 08-19-2006, 04:08 PM

Yup, there was much speculation when the guards were first 'discovered', but it's pretty clear now that they have no measurable impact on MPG.

Rangerdavid · 08-19-2006, 04:52 PM

I installed mine last weekend. They were very easy to install. you do have to take off the rear wheels though, but its really no biggie. I have noticed no, absolutely no difference in MPG, handeling, and I think they do give a nice "finished" look to the vehicle. It looks quite good without them as well though.

So in essence, I needed to have added protection since I live on a gravel road. I'm glad I put them on and recommend that if you decide to put them on, go for it. I dont think you will experience any difference in MPG, wind noise, driveability, etc. good luck.!!

OverTork · 08-19-2006, 06:28 PM

I've had the splash guards since spring and I have seen no decrease in MPG.

**Tideland Prius** · 08-19-2006, 06:34 PM

Shouldn't matter. They're standard equipment in Canada.

Rest · 10-26-2006, 06:20 AM

The only negative effect splash guards have on the Prius is you have to drill several holes in the car. This bothers me because then you can never take them off without it not looking stock.

**Tideland Prius** · 10-26-2006, 03:06 PM

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The only negative effect splash guards have on the Prius is you have to drill several holes in the car. This bothers me because then you can never take them off without it not looking stock.
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lol. My car came with mudguard (standard in Canada) so that is stock to me!

08-19-2006, 04:52 PM	#4
Rangerdavid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boone, North Carolina Posts: 1,066 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	I installed mine last weekend. They were very easy to install. you do have to take off the rear wheels though, but its really no biggie. I have noticed no, absolutely no difference in MPG, handeling, and I think they do give a nice "finished" look to the vehicle. It looks quite good without them as well though. So in essence, I needed to have added protection since I live on a gravel road. I'm glad I put them on and recommend that if you decide to put them on, go for it. I dont think you will experience any difference in MPG, wind noise, driveability, etc. good luck.!! __________________ ******************************* Rangerdavid Boone, North Carolina 2006 Silver Pine Mica, Package #5 All weather mats, mud flaps, PC front window heat shield ScanGauge II BT Stiffening Plate Engine Block Heater (installed by FireEngineer) Rear Bumper Protector Wheelskins Two-Tone Leather Steering Wheel Cover Belkin cup holder unit for PDA/mp3 Player Winter front grill wind blocker

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08-19-2006, 03:35 PM	#1
wtfjr Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 38 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hi All I have a set of front & rear Toyota mud guards & before I put them on are there any comments on their affect/effect on gas mileage ? Thanks !! Bill in FL

08-19-2006, 03:46 PM	#2
TheForce I Plug-In My Prius Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 2,125 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 7 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 18	There is very little if any MPG drop. I did not see any drop when I installed mine but I also installed racing hubcaps just after the mud guard install so I did not get to drive it much to see a difference. I did see about a 2MPG increase when installing the hubcaps but your mileage may vary.

08-19-2006, 04:08 PM	#3
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,207 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	Yup, there was much speculation when the guards were first 'discovered', but it's pretty clear now that they have no measurable impact on MPG.

08-19-2006, 06:28 PM	#5
OverTork Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northville, MI Posts: 65 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've had the splash guards since spring and I have seen no decrease in MPG.

08-19-2006, 06:34 PM	#6
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,900 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Shouldn't matter. They're standard equipment in Canada.

10-26-2006, 06:20 AM	#7
Rest Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 739 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The only negative effect splash guards have on the Prius is you have to drill several holes in the car. This bothers me because then you can never take them off without it not looking stock.