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Old 05-09-2014, 09:42 AM   #58 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by TexasCotton View Post
Just want to restate you past posts...........
With the following mods to the 3rd Gen Prius
Mirror, rear wiper deletes
suspension lower
smooth wheel cover

you got a 65mpg on full tank then to near empty tank of fuel
is that correct
Don't forget the grill block. I'm hopeful that this summer I'll see a 70mpg tank when the weather gets hot.

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Originally Posted by Rishar View Post
Your front bumper looks completely different from mine. Yours has a wider opening and the black bottom grill looks like a separate piece almost.

I'll be stealing your pizza pan technique. I've got the same plastic hub caps . After that, rear wiper delete.
I think they changed the grill and lip for the 2012 model year, and moved the fog lights (for cars so equipped) to the grill area.
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