Poor MPG in first 5-10 miles

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by dzawski, Oct 15, 2010.

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  1. fuzzy1

    fuzzy1 Senior Member

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    It could, if the user doesn't use it with a timer set appropriately.
     
    #21 fuzzy1, Oct 18, 2010
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    "Climate control gets heat from the engine. The longer the engine stays cold, the longer your period of low mileage. Tom"

    Good point Tom - What about AC?
     
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    I took these measurements in the morning commute. I tried to repeat in the PM, but traffic was so bad, MPG was well below average.

    Miles/Cumulative MPG (rounded)
    1/25
    2/38
    3/45
    4/50
    5/55
    6+/60

    No heater or AC, slow city driving (average 20 MPH).
     
    #23 Former Member 68813, Oct 19, 2010
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    That looks about right. An engine block heater will drastically shorten the time you are getting the "poor" mpg - from 3 miles down to just 1, for instance.
     
    #24 Rae Vynn, Oct 20, 2010
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