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Road Trip to Colorado from Puget Sound

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by msquared48, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. msquared48

    msquared48 New Member

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    We are going to be taking a road trip in three weeks with our Prius where we go from sea level to about 7500 feet in elevation for two weeks. :fear:

    Will we see any "strange" performance from the vehicle during that time due to the elevation change? If so, is there a way to mitigate it, or is it even necessary? :confused:
     
    #1 msquared48, Aug 11, 2008
  2. efusco

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    Nope, sounds like a fun trip.
     
    #2 efusco, Aug 11, 2008
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    Computer controlled engines automatically adjust fuel and air flow to give the engine what it needs. That is why most cars do not need tune-ups anymore. :)
     
    #3 Jack66, Aug 11, 2008
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    One week - or even two weeks round trip - to go from sea level to 7500 feet? . . . phhhhffft . . . no problem. ;)

    In the winter, every time I go skiing, I go from 17 feet to 8,800 feet in about an hour and a half.
     
    #4 Sufferin' Prius Envy, Aug 11, 2008
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    Thanks guys...
     
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