Is This All I Should Expect?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Corwin, Dec 14, 2016.

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  1. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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  2. Mendel Leisk

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    @JimN said, in part:

    The bottoms are a bit of a PITA to remove & replace so the only time they come off is when I really want to wash & wax the car thoroughly.

    Are you using zip ties? I've found two-sided velcro tape good for this.

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    Very easy to install/remove. I get this stuff at Lee Valley Tools, up here. It's an American product though:

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    #42 Mendel Leisk, Dec 19, 2016
  3. Corwin

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    I'm pleased to report an increase of 10mpg by making the following changes:
    • Removal of bike roof rack (likely the largest factor)
    • Repair of leaking front, passenger side tire
    • Installation of foam grill block (upper and lower)
    • Some changes to my driving technique (no longer forcing EV)
    • Leaving climate control off until I'm on the highway, allowing the ICE to warm up during the initial 5 miles of driving
    These changes have improved my mpg from around 34 to 44, and the improvements are still coming with this tank of fuel!

    Thanks all. This is great! I think I'll install a block heater to see what that does.
     
    #43 Corwin, Dec 28, 2016
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  4. bisco

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    well done!(y)
     
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  5. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    No, I'm too cheap to buy velcro tape. I am recycling twist ties. If only Frost King had bundled velcro tape with their pipe insulation...
     
    #45 JimN, Dec 29, 2016
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