Engine Block Heater Data Collection Experiment

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by walter Lee, Nov 23, 2011.

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walter Lee Hypermiling Padawan

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Great info Walter, thanks! My garage does stay fairly warm. I would guess it hovers around 50 unless it gets really cold. That being said, I plan on using my 4wd truck on the very coldest of days as well as any day where there is snow or ice. Those combined factors would make the EBH even less useful for me. I will also be in Florida for about 2 weeks this year. I also didn't realize that an EBH doesn't last forever either. So all that probably makes it not worth it for me. (I will be doing grill blocking though!)
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FWIW: an EBH can make your 4wd truck run more fuel efficient as well if there is an option for it. The high energy warm up cost during winter is a universal/generic challenge for all combustion engines. Almost all the Prius' tricks to boost wintertime fuel efficency like *grill blocking* will work on a conventional gas vehicle!

#41 walter Lee, Sep 10, 2012

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