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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by tonyrenier, Feb 14, 2011.

  1. tonyrenier

    tonyrenier I grew up, but it's still red!

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    It's 10 degrees Fahrenheit warmer today. My fuel mileage went up a half a mile per gallon on the way to work. No matter what I lose about .3 on the way due to the slight up hill.
    Oh I love warm weather (37 F).
    Signing off from Green Bay WI
     
    #1 tonyrenier, Feb 14, 2011
  2. olleyhale

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    Wow, brilliant, smashing, never think i would buy a car like that :rockon:
     
    #2 olleyhale, Feb 14, 2011
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    Temperature makes a HUGE difference to MPGs on any car, especially a Prius. Just wait until your temps reach 50 degrees which ought to be by August, but who cares, the Packers brought home the trophy. I'm a Steeler's fan, but I'm still happy for you and your improved MPGs.
     
    #3 twittel, Feb 14, 2011
  4. bisco

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    i hear you brother! 43 here today! woo hoo! i generally lose 1 mpg on the to work and gain it back on the way home.:)
     
    #4 bisco, Feb 14, 2011
  5. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    thanks for sharing.
     
    #5 bisco, Feb 14, 2011
  6. tonyrenier

    tonyrenier I grew up, but it's still red!

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    Yet it is 48.5 to 49 mpg. Was at 46 mpg when below 0 F. I've had a 69.5 tank (calculated in the summer).
     
    #6 tonyrenier, Feb 14, 2011
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    My experience is also ~ 1 mpg change per 10 degree F up or down.
     
    #7 bedrock8x, Feb 14, 2011
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