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Old 09-12-2016, 04:28 AM   #13 (permalink)
Chuck.
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
I do like my ECT (engine coolant temp) spoofer. It works well to get you into S4 mode faster. Its quite handy for getting heat out of the car in winter here, not that that is much of an issue in Texas though. I also still do like my block heater as it also gets you into S4 mode faster as well as get you heat quicker.
On just starting a trip or driving slowly, the ICE is idling excessively compared to the 2000 Insight - I could kill the Insight's ICE in 2-3 ways to improve my fuel economy under those circumstances. I don't know the answer, but just maybe that extra idling the Prius does is what protects the traction pack - I'm not sure.
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