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    fuel economy vs. oil changes

    Hi all, I'm approaching the time for my first oil change on my Gen 3. When I learned of the added cost of an oil change I was concerned, at...
    Thread by: billklug, Aug 6, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Thoughts on the MPG Variance and Data Gathering

    Just got "Bullet" out of the shop with a new paint job. Weather changed and 104F required AC to be run. AC appears to tank my MPG from historical...
    Post by: billklug, Jul 28, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    anyone getting better MPG in the gen3 then there gen2?

    My Gen 3 is in the shop getting repainted after being vandalized. :mad: I had 1800 miles on it when it went in and was getting 53-55 MPG on my 180...
    Post by: billklug, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    butt seat comfort

    I'll have to try this to see, if aside from the better "butt feel" if it provides any relief from my right knee constantly bumping / resting...
    Post by: billklug, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    XM antenna jack location????

    Re: XM antenna jack location???? ANSWERED! Got the location of the XM antenna jack from oceanway99 over at Toyota Nation and thought I'd post his...
    Post by: billklug, Jun 27, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    FastSkinz- have you heard of em? 18-20% mileage boost...

    The primary concern I would have in applying this material is that my car, aside from the weird look (and possibly decreased mileage) it would...
    Post by: billklug, Jun 24, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Don't park next to Range Rovers

    OK. I was reading the thread and HAD to reply. I picked up my 2010 and drove it to the campground where we were spending the weekend camping. When...
    Post by: billklug, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    This might be a silly question....but what did you name your prius?

    Maybe Guiness or New Castle, but please not COOOOORS!
    Post by: billklug, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    This might be a silly question....but what did you name your prius?

    Way COOL!! Wish I had thought of that one!
    Post by: billklug, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    This might be a silly question....but what did you name your prius?

    Copycat! I named my 2002 Prius Sparky! Two great minds with the same great thought, I guess. ;) Still trying to come up with a name for my new...
    Post by: billklug, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Cost of ownership - Gen III vs my current vehicle

    Hey Eddie, I just bought a 2010 Prius. Why? Because I put more than 250,000 on my 2002 in a little over six years and the only maintenence I...
    Post by: billklug, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Oh! What I'd Do to get a Longer Daily Commute!

    No need to apoligize! Not jealous of our different choices of living places at all. Illinois woud be a great place to be and drive ... if it had...
    Post by: billklug, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Cruise Control Boogie

    Worth a try, indeed. Thanks for the thought!
    Post by: billklug, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Knee room

    While I love the Gen 3, I gotta say that the knee room for a tall guy, like me, is a bit problematic. The shift console on the right is a LOT less...
    Post by: billklug, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum