Need some advice on MPG issues
#22
Re: Need some advice on MPG issues
One thing I find interesting about hybrids is that people seem to pay a lot closer attention to them than whatever their previous car was. A person wouldn't realize that their mileage had dropped by 20% if they never checked it before, or didn't have an iFCD. I wonder how many posts complaining about mileage are the result of something silly like that air filter (or under inflated tires, a flat 12v battery, a stuck thermostat, etc) vs. an actual problem with the IMA system.
That being said, I'm not sure I buy the air filter story your dealer gave you Todbot. I don't think it is possible to put it in upside down, and I don't think it being in backwards would have any impact--it's a rectangle without any arrows or anything. There isn't a gasket on it either, unless you count the rubber sides.
That being said, I'm not sure I buy the air filter story your dealer gave you Todbot. I don't think it is possible to put it in upside down, and I don't think it being in backwards would have any impact--it's a rectangle without any arrows or anything. There isn't a gasket on it either, unless you count the rubber sides.
#23
Re: Need some advice on MPG issues
Air filter filters in one direction only so if install incorrectly could have a negative impact on performance. Now I am not sure of the HCHII air filter on if they cannot be installed incorrectly since I never installed one. Cheers
#24
Re: Need some advice on MPG issues
Yes, air filters in one direction (in this case down). I don't think it would be possible to put the filter in up side down...and if a service tech did, they would have to be a major idiot to do so.
Todbot--did you notice the mpg problems start after a trip to the dealership when an air filter was installed? Or was it a more gradual thing?
Todbot--did you notice the mpg problems start after a trip to the dealership when an air filter was installed? Or was it a more gradual thing?
#28
Re: Need some advice on MPG issues
I pulled mine out and checked it today. The seal is at the top and cannot go in first, however it only fits properly one way with the seal at the top. there is a little tab that must be on the left side when re-installing! Hal
#29
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Hal - Good job & thanks for the info...I was going to do just that but so cold here in Toronto that I put if off for warmer climes - today was -9C with windchill of -20C
Todbot - Did your car improve?
Todbot - Did your car improve?
#30
Re: Need some advice on MPG issues
I'm not sure what your dealer did to improve your car Todbot, but I'm strongly thinking that it didn't have anything to do with the air filter...