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Idling with A/C on

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Meh1483, Aug 15, 2019.

  1. Meh1483

    Meh1483 Junior Member

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    If I live in a very hot climate and have no covered parking at home and like to idle with the A/C on A LOT, would I be better off trading my Prius in for a gas fueled vehicle? I worry that all of that combined is just a death wish for the hybrid battery.
     
    #1 Meh1483, Aug 15, 2019
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    nah, idling is fine for the prius battery. at 12 years old though, you poly should get a newer car, or consider spending 2k on a new battery when the time comes
     
    #2 bisco, Aug 15, 2019
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