My Hybrid MPG over 1,255 miles

[briandefilippo]

In the past week, it has gotten very cold in Chicago. Noticed my hybrid went down in mpg- over 1 less. Is this normal in the cold. Why?

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[Gunny.salazar]

In the past week, it has gotten very cold in Chicago. Noticed my hybrid went down in mpg- over 1 less. Is this normal in the cold. Why?

I’m in San Antonio Texas, so the temperature doesn’t get as cold. We’re in the 40’s now… freezing… lol. I’ve turned on my heater twice so far, so it could be the heater uses the engine coolant water to heat up the cabin. Thus, the engine needs to start running as soon as I turn the heater on. Maybe using more fuel?!?

 

[Maverick2112]

Great Milage Gunny. I try to drive like you, no lead footing. The Temps are getting cold here in Michigan, but I was able to get another 500 miles plus on one tank of gas.

Hey, I'm in Michigan, too and have noticed a big hit because of the cold. Still getting good MPG, but I'm wondering what mode you tend to use most? After reading another post about the slippery mode, I have begun to experiment with it. My commute is mostly two-lane 45 to 55 MPH roads.

 

[Sruperth]

Hey Maverick2112, I tend to drive mostly in standard mode. Too be honest, I forget we can change the driving mode. I have tried the Eco mode on occasion just to see if I can get better gas milage. But I do not see much difference. I just try not to accelerate to hard from lights and drive a consistent speed on the highway or side roads. Yesterday, I was able to get 42.5 mpg on side roads. Drive safe on the slippery roads.

 

[Sruperth]

Hey, I'm in Michigan, too and have noticed a big hit because of the cold. Still getting good MPG, but I'm wondering what mode you tend to use most? After reading another post about the slippery mode, I have begun to experiment with it. My commute is mostly two-lane 45 to 55 MPH roads.

I ran an errand on my lunch today. On the way to there I was in ECO mode. I drove 8.2 miles total 4.1 on Electric for 41mpg. On the way back, I left it in standard mode, drove 8.3 miles total, 4.9 on Electric for 51.4mpg. Only thing I could think of for the difference was the car was warmer on the drive home. Just makes me happy to get good mileage.

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