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Forum: Success Stories 04-25-2024, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Great work! I've been able to manage 70+ on many...

Great work! I've been able to manage 70+ on many trips but my lifetime is still in the low 60s, due to cold winters. How healthy is your hybrid battery?
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-18-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,487
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
I wondered how long you'd last before you wanted...

I wondered how long you'd last before you wanted to get another Insight. :) It's been 15 months since I sold mine; I miss it but 60-70 mpg in the Prius C and < $3/gal gas with discounts isn't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-09-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Looks good! Are you monitoring engine coolant...

Looks good! Are you monitoring engine coolant temps at all? You may be able to do a partial lower grille block in conjunction with covering the fog light areas if so, but I wouldn't block anything...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-31-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 33,294
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
I've seen plenty of people tow with both the...

I've seen plenty of people tow with both the regular Prius and Prius Prime. Most say it can tow 2k without issue and some have even towed close to 3k.

It all depends on how you're towing it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-29-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
If you need new tires (expires 7/2/2023)

Ebay is offering free tire installation on a set of 4 tires purchased through 7/2/2023 (Source (https://www.ebay.com/b/Tire-Installation/bn_7121467576)).

Several tires are also being discounted on...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 06-07-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,548
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Facebook groups for the area, search for people...

Facebook groups for the area, search for people who have asked for mechanic recommendations, and pick the top 2-3 mentioned most frequently with high reviews. Works well for other things besides...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-05-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,712
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
IIRC replacement Tesla batteries can cost as much...

IIRC replacement Tesla batteries can cost as much as $20,000 USD. I've heard of some making close to half a million on the original battery, while others fail just past 100k. $20k is a bit of a rich...
Forum: Hybrids 04-05-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 39,060
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Short trips definitely do kill mileage. I don't...

Short trips definitely do kill mileage. I don't even break 40 mpg in the C until 1.5 miles in the trip.

I also have my Scangauge programmed with an XGauge to detect use of friction brakes. This...
Forum: Hybrids 04-05-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 39,060
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Japan also overestimates the fuel economy of most...

Japan also overestimates the fuel economy of most cars versus the EPA test since speeds are usually lower in Japan than the US.

The combined 28.6 km/l for the 2.0L is about 67 mpg US. I would be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-11-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 920
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Used and scrap will be way cheaper than new if...

Used and scrap will be way cheaper than new if you have any connections that might have some. Aesthetically it may not look as nice as new but paint hides a multitude of flaws.
Forum: For Sale 02-11-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 1,475
Views: 275,440
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
I'd avoid the 2010 and 2011 Prius due to...

I'd avoid the 2010 and 2011 Prius due to excessive oil consumption. The other years are pretty rock solid. Don't discount the Prius C either, they can sometimes be had for less and their battery...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-10-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 37,315
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
The numbers check out. My parents would lose...

The numbers check out. My parents would lose 20%-25% fuel economy running a not-very-aerodynamic cargo carrier atop the minivan growing up. 25-26 mpg would become 20 mpg.
Forum: Hybrids 02-06-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 39,060
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Historical reliability of Hyundai vs. Toyota.

Historical reliability of Hyundai vs. Toyota.
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-31-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,922
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Only EOC on roads you're familiar with, do it in...

Only EOC on roads you're familiar with, do it in neutral first and make sure you can coast the distance with few or no applications of the brake before doing EOC on it, just to be safe. On highway...
Forum: For Sale 01-29-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,475
Views: 275,440
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Before Covid you would see mirages all day long...

Before Covid you would see mirages all day long for $5k or less, now people are wanting nearly $10k for a 2014-2016 Mirage with 100k-130k miles. And I now see people driving them everywhere when...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-29-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,922
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Subscribed! I haven't been as active on Ecomodder...

Subscribed! I haven't been as active on Ecomodder as of late but it's always good to see another Civic build.

On my Insight, doing engine off coasting around town meant the difference between 50...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-23-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,792
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Cats at my friends house used to love basking in...

Cats at my friends house used to love basking in the sun atop my Insight whenever I visited. Maybe you're on to something here. :D
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-23-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,274
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
It's going to be hard to find an eco tire that's...

It's going to be hard to find an eco tire that's skinnier than 185 without sacrificing diameter. A 185-width low rolling resistance tire will be more efficient than a 155-width tire with high rolling...
Forum: Instrumentation 01-22-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Are the wires leading to your OBD2 port damaged...

Are the wires leading to your OBD2 port damaged or loose? That would cause an inconsistent connection. Also if you were using it in your CRZ you probably had the Scangauge configured in hybrid mode,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-16-2022, 01:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,309
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
What are the minimum speed requirements? I can...

What are the minimum speed requirements? I can get close to 100 mpg going from Michigan to Virginia if I keep the speeds between 45 and 60 mph, excluding downhill. An Insight should be able to do...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-15-2022, 11:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,674
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Momentary return to complain about why the US...

Momentary return to complain about why the US doesn't get these very efficient versions of the same vehicles we drive in the US with half the mpg!

MPG Numbers Guy, over and out.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-06-2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,556
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Does the 2018 Soul have autostop? Autostop makes...

Does the 2018 Soul have autostop? Autostop makes a huge difference in around town fuel economy in the 2021/2022 Souls.

Interesting fact about the new souls - sport mode has 8 "gears" yet at...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-24-2022, 11:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,092
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Small blind spot mirror - I've been using this...

Small blind spot mirror - I've been using this for the past several years with no issues. Definitely less drag than the massive stock mirrors, and the convex shape of the mirror + panoramic interior...
Forum: The Lounge 03-06-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,484
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Start stop makes as much as 20% difference in...

Start stop makes as much as 20% difference in around town FE in the Souls we drive for work. Some people put them in Sport mode and get 21-28 mpg, I keep it in normal with autostop in use and get...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-30-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,886
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Well darn, you move to Michigan just months after...

Well darn, you move to Michigan just months after I move away.

Just caught up on the thread, nice progress on the Aerocivic!
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