So, "c"'s MPG is more affected by cold?

Discussion in 'Prius c Fuel Economy' started by cyclopathic, Feb 3, 2015.

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  1. kingnba6

    kingnba6 Active Member

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    On my last tank of gas in this past week of freezing temps and only short drives for me gave me 35 mpg.
     
    #21 kingnba6, Feb 28, 2015
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    That seems to be inline with what I see; except that my commute 17mi so changes are not as drastic.
    I do modest grill blocking on lower grill (50-60%) but it doesn't seem to be as helpful on C as it is on Gen3. With as much you don't have to worry forgetting, as long as you don't need a/c it will be fine on long trips. BTW with 5.4mi commute even at 100% blocking it wouldn't improve your MPG much, unless you stop heating up cabin too.
     
    #22 cyclopathic, Feb 28, 2015
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