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Very Odd Gas Mileage

Discussion in 'Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range' started by Tim Jones, Jul 29, 2019.

  1. Tim Jones

    Tim Jones Senior Member

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    Was at a friend house tonight and he wanted to see under the hood of my Prius v.
    I popped the hood and he looked around and I shut the hood.
    Left, got on the Interstate and notice my mpg going up....46.6...... 46.9..... and thought that was odd as I usually get 42 43.....
    Stopped at Starbucks and noticed that my hood wasn't shut tight....the safety latch was on....
    Closed the hood tight left and mpg went back to normal.....
    Has this happened to anyone else.....
     
    #1 Tim Jones, Jul 29, 2019
  2. Prius from Dad

    Prius from Dad Senior Member

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    I don't see how the hood not being latched all the way would affect mpg's but you may get better answers in the Prius v forums below.

    Toyota Prius v Forums | PriusChat
     
    #2 Prius from Dad, Jul 29, 2019
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  3. schja01

    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

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    Just thinking ...
    A partially open hood would act as sort of an air scoop.
    If you already have a partially blocked air filter or other blocked air flow it might explain things.
     
    #3 schja01, Jul 29, 2019
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  4. bisco

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    didn't i just reply to this thread?(n)
     
    #4 bisco, Jul 29, 2019
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