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Old 02-23-2008, 06:51 PM
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Default Re: Hybrid Newbie

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Originally Posted by g.theory View Post
Thank you guys for all the help, but I have one more last question. I have read all your tips and tricks, and I swear I'm following them. HOWEVER, I don't see a significant change though. My drive to work is literally 3 miles away (with traffic, 15 min. w/o traffic is 10 min). I thought having a hybrid benefits you more in city driving (lots of stopping)? So, am I missing something here. Or does it boil down to the battery not warming up again?

OOOH! Did I just answer my question?
3 miles is not long enough for the engine to warm up (not the battery).

3 miles on your old car would net worse mileage than the Camry Hybrid.

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