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    Headlight harness recall

    I got the letter, and have changed maybe 5 bulbs. I'm not enthusiastic about taking it to my local dealer. They changed the cracked dash in our...
    Post by: Barefoot, Jan 9, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Seat Heater Too Hot

    Our 2010 has 2 settings: off and too hot. Our '06 Sienna has a thumbwheel with about 6 clicks to adjust the heat. A much better arrangement.
    Post by: Barefoot, Feb 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    [POLL] Excessive Oil Usage

    120K, change oil and filter every 5K, Mobil 1 0W-20. Doesn't burn a drop.
    Post by: Barefoot, Jan 3, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What can Drain the Battery ?

    My wife proved yesterday that if you turn the headlights back on after turning the car off, they will stay on and drain the 12V battery... 2010...
    Post by: Barefoot, Dec 2, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Excessive Oil Consuption Significantly Worse in 2010 Model?

    A little over 100K miles, I do the oil and filter change myself w/ Mobil 1 0W20 every 5K miles. Doesn't use any oil.
    Post by: Barefoot, May 27, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Licence Plate Lights

    Mrs Barefoot got pulled over the other evening for lack of illumination on the back plate. I pulled out the sockets inside the tailgate and sure...
    Thread by: Barefoot, Apr 27, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Regenerate by brake why not use from engine heat (exhaust)?

    We once had a rocket surgeon ask if we could use the "little propeller" to get home if the engine died...
    Post by: Barefoot, Oct 16, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Silly Survey: Own a Prius and a Tacoma?

    10 Prius, 07 V8 4Runner, 06 Sienna Commuting, Towing the boat, Hauling the crowd.
    Post by: Barefoot, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Stupid Prius Tricks: Obtaining High Speed + High MPG in a hatchback

    I got a 65/65 once by going downhill... I filled up in Somerset PA and was showing 65/65 as I approached the Baltimore beltway. Lots of truck...
    Post by: Barefoot, Aug 18, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Energy saver tires

    I have them, I like them.
    Post by: Barefoot, Dec 28, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Sanity Check Prius vs. Accord 4dr EX '13

    I'm a left foot braker (except in my manual shift car) One advantage is that I can cover the brake pedal without actually pushing on it when...
    Post by: Barefoot, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Vote for your choice in NAV

    Concur
    Post by: Barefoot, Feb 6, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Miles on OEM tires before replacement?

    I had Goodyear OEM, they got noisy and rough around 10K miles. I toughed it out to 40K when the tread was getting pretty low. Went with Michelin...
    Post by: Barefoot, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    How much is a garage worth?

    I lived near Boston for 2 years. I paid $600 for a "winter car", sold it for $300 when I moved away. Saved tons of salt damage on my regular car...
    Post by: Barefoot, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum