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We have both a current gen Prius and a 2013 Fusion Hybrid. At some point I'll get around to writing a detailed comparison of the two cars. In...
Exactly. The tire shops that I've bought from in the past won't install 2 new tires on the front of any car regardless of season. They tell you...
How do you measure the temp of CatB1S1? That's my theory. By forcing the car to skip S1a you burn less fuel overall. My theory is that burning...
The rear tires are actually where you need the traction most in winter. Whenever you replace just 2 tires they always say to have the newest tires...
Can I see this same catalyst temp data on the ScanGauge?
Great data! The other day I tried flooring it while in S1a to see if I could get the car to leave S1a. Even with the power demand filling the PWR...
So the ZVW30 (current gen Prius) doesn't have an external vent for battery heat? Just internally to the cabin?
As far as traction battery temps, won't the car manage this automatically? Our 2013 FFH has Li-ion batteries, so it isn't the same battery...
I sure wish I had known about these codes when I bought mine. I searched the internet for deals first too. Alas, I discovered the Advance Auto...
I was assuming that S1a was all Open Loop based on what I had observed but I guess I hadn't watched the SGII long enough. I'll watch it again this...
I guess the real goal/objective isn't Open vs Closed Loop. The goal is to skip Stage 1a. Where the ICE runs but doesn't power the car meaning that...
Bob - I tried shifting into B momentarily after the ICE comes on while accelerating but it didn't seem to do it...but I'll try it again. Mostly my...
Interesting. Not even if you floor the pedal and exceed the power output of the electric motor? I haven't tried this yet in our Prius to see if it...
The FFH has PRNDL with L being "Low". Low is similar to the B mode in Toyota hybrids. When the FFH is in S1a you shift to L for about 1-2 seconds...
Modern O2 sensors warm up very quickly because they have heating elements as referenced in the Wikipedia page you linked. The modern sensors too...
Yes you can. Our Fusion Hybrid can skip Open Loop and begin using readings from the O2 sensor immediately which is much more fuel efficient. Open...
You gain MPG and comfort. Blocking the grille helps slow down the flow of cold winter air across the radiator and engine. Since the Prius and...
Thanks John, I appreciate the pics. I have saved another thread about this to reference in a few weeks. I also appreciate all the information on...
There is absolutely a benefit. In our Fusion Hybrid we can get the car to skip Stage 1a easily. This absolutely helps improve MPGs because during...
What about something like this? [media]
