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Suspension upgrades = Higher MPG?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by roypaik, Oct 9, 2010.

  1. roypaik

    roypaik Member

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    The first 5000mi on the car, I have been getting a consistent 46mpg (according to the HSI). But now after upgrading to the Cusco front strut tower bar and TRD rear sway bar, my MPG has been increased to 50.5-51.1 (almost 5mpg increase!)

    My acceleration and commute has been the same as before. but...

    better suspension = less braking during turns = less fuel consumption?

    what do you guys think?
     
    #1 roypaik, Oct 9, 2010
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    I wouldn't doubt it. rrolff has determine that adding mud guards and a head unit improves FE by running tests in a wind tunnel.
     
    #2 spiderman, Oct 9, 2010
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    You sure it's not the cooler temps from fall?
     
    #3 adamace1, Oct 9, 2010
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    Weather hasn't changed much here in So Cal even though it's fall but if you were running the AC more often in summer and less now, that has a big effect on MPGs.
     
    #4 HI MPG, Oct 11, 2010
  5. roypaik

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    well recently socal has felt a huge high pressure leading to a very hot last few weeks.

    maybe its just in my head?
     
    #5 roypaik, Oct 11, 2010
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    does it hurt?
     
    #6 Blizzard10, Oct 11, 2010
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