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Old 08-02-2024, 12:46 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Isaac Zachary View Post
I get terrible fuel mileage in my Avalon hybrid in the city. It depends on a lot of factors, but mine are really short trips. The engine tries to warm up the cat by retarding the timing, which is terrible for fuel efficiency. One thing I want to do is get a better block heater. I'm not sure if that would help the OP, but a pre-warmed engine, which will warm the cat more quickly, will most likely help.
Arent you supposed to get better mpg in the city with hybrids?I was gonna buy a prius.
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