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Erroneous fuel mileage readings

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by BZzap!, Jul 23, 2019.

  1. Grit

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    Ride at the speed long long enough, SOC will go below 40% and ICE will come back on, then MPGs will melt away quick.
     
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    The AC relies on that massive front radiator (condenser) for cooling.

    Personally, I don't use any grill block once ambient temps are staying above 10C. With ambient temps below 10C, I'll typically block 50% of the lower grill. If ambient temp is steadily below 0C (rare here) I'll sometimes 100% block lower. Maybe.
     
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    Personally, I don't EVER block any part of the grill......EVER.
    If done wrong, it can actually increase your wind resistance and do exactly the opposite of what you want.
     
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    I know how an ac works so that’s why it’s detrimental to use ac with grill blocked.
     
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    How long in distance are your drives typically in miles?
     
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    All over the map, a lot of short trips though.