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AntiGroundhogDay · 05-16-2019, 09:43 PM

Ok, thanks for the tips, I'll head to Priuschat for a bit of searching.

Agreed on PSI. I'm fine with hot PSIs up to 48, but when running that high, I really feel the ~need~ for real time monitoring in case I exceed the 51PSI max on the tire sidewall.

I agree MPG is poor during warmup with the engine running, but why would blocking the radiator on the Hybrids or gasoline cars do much? To my understanding coolant is not flowing through the radiator until the engine reaches desired operating temperature on all modern cars.

Thank you for the clarification on CVTs, and I guess it all depends on the state of the battery charge. If it is fully charged (well Toyota hybrids tend to top out at 80% charged in most cases I read), shifting to neutral makes sense, but if still have ability to cram more juice in the battery coast in gear!

Thanks again!

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AntiGroundhogDay EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 10 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok, thanks for the tips, I'll head to Priuschat for a bit of searching. Agreed on PSI. I'm fine with hot PSIs up to 48, but when running that high, I really feel the ~need~ for real time monitoring in case I exceed the 51PSI max on the tire sidewall. I agree MPG is poor during warmup with the engine running, but why would blocking the radiator on the Hybrids or gasoline cars do much? To my understanding coolant is not flowing through the radiator until the engine reaches desired operating temperature on all modern cars. Thank you for the clarification on CVTs, and I guess it all depends on the state of the battery charge. If it is fully charged (well Toyota hybrids tend to top out at 80% charged in most cases I read), shifting to neutral makes sense, but if still have ability to cram more juice in the battery coast in gear! Thanks again!