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Old 02-06-2006, 12:26 AM
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Default Re: Q: Does very cold weather affect your MPG and/or hybrid's mechanics?

Now... the real question is... Are any of you doing anything differently in winter to combat the cold?

Last winter I was getting about 33 MPG in a FEH. But it was brand new, not broken in, and neither was the driver.

This winter ( so far ) I'm a more experienced driver, the car is broken in, and I block my radiator with a combination of cardboard & styrofoam.
I think this gives faster warm-up times, and keeps things warmer, longer when in Electric Only Mode.

I'm in North Colorado, nights 10'F, days 45-50'F and am getting 37 MPG this winter.

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Gasabout $0.03/mi
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E85about $0.06/mi

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