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Climate control OFF for warmup

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by 200Volts, Apr 24, 2006.

  1. 200Volts

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    I am now driving my first 2 or so miles with the entire climate control off. I seem to be getting and extra 1 or 2 mpg per tank. Weather is mild right now so this is easy to do. This works very well on my 1 mile runs to the hardware store on the weekends.
     
    #1 200Volts, Apr 24, 2006
  2. Tideland Prius

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    I do it in winter even though we rarely go below zero. Seems to help.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Apr 24 2006, 10:46 PM) [snapback]244657[/snapback]</div>

    Now I thought that would not make a difference..

    Especially since the heater is supplemented by an electric element for fast warmup and the ICE is running regardless of the heater setting...

    Do you really see an improvement..
    Anyone with a Canview ever take a reading?

    Scott
     
    #3 p626808, Apr 25, 2006
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