Tried 80 PSI in my tires for the trip down to college post-spring break instead of my normal 60 PSI. Insight performed amazing - 85.3 MPG over 705.2 miles. 88.3 MPG for the first leg, and 82.1 MPG over the last leg that's mostly mountains. Was averaging ~10 MPG better going up the mountains, ~15 MPG better at speeds <50 MPH, and ~5 MPG better at speeds >50 MPH. Of course the IMA is still disabled for better highway fuel economy.
For comparison:
First trip to college with the car: 78.2 MPG
Spring break trip home: 78.4 MPG
Only fuel economy modifications since last trip were a 3' x 3' underbody panel, 80 PSI in the tires, and a warm air intake that actually works now.
Temp varied between 31 and 49 degrees F. Cruising speed varied between 40 MPH (up the steepest mountains) and [insert incriminating speed] MPH on the downhills. Trip time was the same as the other trips.
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2013 Toyota Prius C 2 (my car)
2015 Mazda 3 iTouring Hatchback w/ Tech Package (wife's car)
Last edited by mpg_numbers_guy; 03-17-2019 at 04:00 PM..
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