Does Adding A Front Mask Hurt The Gas Mileage

Winter · 10-10-2006, 09:57 AM

Hi Eveyone, I'm a New Prius Owner And Was Wondering If Anyone Knew If Adding A Front Mask
Will Cut Down On The Mileage Any? Thanks!!

Michgal007 · 10-12-2006, 11:15 PM

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Hi Eveyone, I'm a New Prius Owner And Was Wondering If Anyone Knew If Adding A Front Mask
Will Cut Down On The Mileage Any? Thanks!!

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jiw395 · 10-22-2006, 01:23 PM

I installed the factory black bra on my 2006 and found no difference. I drove with out for a while then installed, mileage was the same...

Lake Superior · 11-05-2006, 09:07 PM

You might want to consider a transparent film that is applied to the hood. It's almost invisible and after 18 months of highway driving (much of it on northern winter roads with lots of sand and salt) it looks as good as the day the dealer put it on. Mine was by 3M and if I can remember correctly it was called Clear Bra. It was not inexpensive, but does a great job.
Unlike the leather bras, dirt can't get under it and snow, ice and car wash blowers have no effect.
All the best,
J.

hdrygas · 11-05-2006, 11:10 PM

I could not see any change when I added mine

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10-10-2006, 09:57 AM	#1
Winter Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hi Eveyone, I'm a New Prius Owner And Was Wondering If Anyone Knew If Adding A Front Mask Will Cut Down On The Mileage Any? Thanks!!

10-22-2006, 01:23 PM	#3
jiw395 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NORTH WEST INDIANA Posts: 110 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I installed the factory black bra on my 2006 and found no difference. I drove with out for a while then installed, mileage was the same...

11-05-2006, 09:07 PM	#4
Lake Superior Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	You might want to consider a transparent film that is applied to the hood. It's almost invisible and after 18 months of highway driving (much of it on northern winter roads with lots of sand and salt) it looks as good as the day the dealer put it on. Mine was by 3M and if I can remember correctly it was called Clear Bra. It was not inexpensive, but does a great job. Unlike the leather bras, dirt can't get under it and snow, ice and car wash blowers have no effect. All the best, J.

11-05-2006, 11:10 PM	#5
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I could not see any change when I added mine