bisco's Recent Activity
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bisco replied to the thread Environmental News.
I actually understood most of that and agree
May 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM -
bisco replied to the thread CFL Bulbs vs LED.
cdl's don't provide enough light for my eyes. if you're happy with them, I'd use them up. modern led's are amazing. low power...
May 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM -
bisco liked dfuzz's post in the thread 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid SE in Guardian Gray - Los Angeles.
Incentive increased to $1000. The car is basically brand new with ~1500 miles. My third Prius and this is only about a month old but my...
May 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM -
bisco liked El Dobro's post in the thread Goodbye Chevy Bolt. GM announces it will be discontinued..
Waiting for the Super Cruise RS to start showing up around here.
May 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM -
bisco replied to the thread Motor-oil shortage on the horizon.
glad we have an ev, and a hybrid that rarely needs oil changes
May 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM -
bisco replied to the thread Hello from a CT Owner with Issues.
congrats, and thanks for the update!
May 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM -
bisco liked SB-CT's post in the thread Hello from a CT Owner with Issues.
That is true and good to know. I had initially read issues of weak batteries causing havoc. Had this in previous other brand cars -...
May 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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bisco replied to the thread Do I have the wrong dipstick?.
I'll be shocked if you're burning any oil at 100k. once you're comfortable with the reading, watch it over the next 5k.
May 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
bisco liked PHEVisthefuture's post in the thread New to me 2017 Prius Prime.
I paid approx. $16,000 but after taxes, title, paperwork, etc. it was closer to $17,500. A lot more than my 2012 Volt with similar...
May 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM -
bisco replied to the thread Do I have the wrong dipstick?.
oil at or above the low mark is fine. I don't think you've done any damage at all
May 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM -
bisco liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread Do I have the wrong dipstick?.
4th gens don’t seem as prone heavy oil consumption. 3rd gens are very prone, due to low friction piston rings
May 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM -
bisco liked PHEVisthefuture's post in the thread Do I have the wrong dipstick?.
Thank you, it looks like I’ve actually been a quart low as I tried your method for the first time. It still left oil streaks, but I can...
May 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM -
bisco liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread Do I have the wrong dipstick?.
After pulling the dipstick, wait at least 5 minutes before pushing it back in for the level check; the first pull-out tends to pull oil...
May 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM -
bisco liked PHEVisthefuture's post in the thread I can see Bolts 1 pedal driving the new road rage trigger.
This must be on the newer hybrids/EVs from GM. Every GM Volt I've driven (2012-2015) didn't put on any brake lights during a regen,...
May 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM -
bisco liked ammdb's post in the thread I can see Bolts 1 pedal driving the new road rage trigger.
Regen on a Volt or Prius is not like one pedal drive on a Bolt. When turned on the brake pedal rarely gets used, so automatic brake...
May 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
