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Winter mileage

Discussion in 'Prius c Fuel Economy' started by RocMills, Sep 12, 2012.

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  1. vinnie97

    vinnie97 Whatever Works

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    Oh yea, missing my 60+ mpg tanks from the spring. ;( The average has been creeping down for what seems like months. Must be all the short trips and the inopportune red lights.
     
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    Coldest morning commute for me yet. 13-16F on my 50 mile highway commute in today. Scored an indicated 46 MPG (-2.5 MPG typical MID optimism= 43.5 MPG). Not bad. My last car (burning 91 octane) would struggle to get 19 MPG highway in the cold winter months.
     
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  3. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Nice!

    Temps that cold really increase aero drag and tire rolling resistance!
     
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  4. CMJAnew

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    I'm convinced. As my mileage was taking a real hit with temps staying at or below freezing for a week or so. I decided to block the grills. Yup - mileage back to near normal.
    Now, someone needs to jump on a "bra" with adjustable grill openings.
     
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    A peek-a-boo bra? :LOL:
     
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