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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Got a block heater and a place to plug it in?
The hybrids are extra sensitive to coolant temp - they won't shut down the ICE if its not above a certain threshold. I'd probably start there for mods.
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I do plan to install a block heater at some point before the winter sets in. I don't have a place to plug in at home because of the way my parking lot is configured but I can find a place at work to do it. So, my mileage might suffer on the way to work but on the way home I should see some improvements.
This may even out my commute a little as my trip to work is more downhill and I get better overall mpg than the commute from work. They have block heaters on priuschat.com for $49 specifically for the Prius but I'll take a look around on the web to see if I can find a good used one for less.