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Warm up cycle

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Anthony H., Apr 24, 2016.

  1. Anthony H.

    Anthony H. New Member

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    I had seen a post on it before but can't seem to find it again. Large forum here.
    What is the warm up period from a cold start again in the summer months?
    2-5miles? 10-15min?

    A few short trips killed my mpg average by 2mpg, would like to preserve that. Lol. Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 Anthony H., Apr 24, 2016
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    You can use the trip meters to measure the effect:
    1. Power up but not to READY by not pressing brake.
    2. Reset A and B trip meters
    3. Press brake and Power to bring the car to READY
    4. Drive some test distance, I recommend 1 mile
    5. Reset one trip meter, rolling or stopped, and continue drive
    6. When you stop, take a photo of A and B trip meters
    7. Use them to calculate the difference, the initial warm-up drive
    My experience is once my car reaches 40 MPG, the warm-up phase is over. My typical mileage is 55-60 mph for a 10 mile commute.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #2 bwilson4web, Apr 24, 2016
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    Thanks
     
    #3 Anthony H., Apr 28, 2016
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