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Old 12-20-2018, 08:48 AM   #12 (permalink)
steve05ram360
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Originally Posted by old_biker View Post
well in a Prius C if cut defroster on high, engine stays running, if lower setting or just heat, I see engine cycling normally until warmed up, but not done any official testing, just my own observations on my wifes car, which I don't drive much, which would be a hair worse mileage when on high defrost, while the engine is warming up.
That might be it right there... I have no idea how his car works or how accurate the lie-o-meter is. He did mention when he first leaves normally, the motor is off. I think I'll go grab him when he gets in and go investigate
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