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-15F outdoor air temp = turtles forever

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by ChapmanF, Jan 15, 2009.

  1. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    I guess the commute just isn't long enough for the battery to hit a reasonable temperature. The turtle light was on the whole way, from the first turn of the key to the last, there and back.

    Is that fairly typical in temps like this, or do newer batteries do better?

    -Chap
     
    #1 ChapmanF, Jan 15, 2009
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    at -8 I'mm down to 24mpg, but I'm warm!
     
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    john1701a Prius Guru

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    No mention of time traveled, distance traveled, how many miles are on the vehicle, or even what the MPG was leaves us almost nothing to work with.

    But since -15°F is so rare anyway, wait until the temperature warms up. If performance is different than it had been in years past, then perhaps. Mostly likely, no, since the Turtle simply means available power is limited.
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    #3 john1701a, Jan 15, 2009
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