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    Prius v (Wagon) OEM tire RPM and speedometer accuracy

    My first question: this thread dates 2012. Is this subject so dead there's been no newer info???? Two Prius V 2015 sidebyside: ours is a V 5,...
    Post by: blisspacket, Mar 14, 2019 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    Prius v 2015 advanced tech package

    Prius v 2015 advanced tech package
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    Spare Tire

    I showed the dealer the rusted-in holddown bolt. He commiserated, but didn't offer a replacement plastic. I made one from a pvc 2.5 inch pipe...
    Post by: blisspacket, Jul 21, 2018 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion
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    Spare Tire

    I got to drive home from a block away. Nasty nail. The video of unscrewing the big plastic nut to release the spare tire was nice. NOT the...
    Post by: blisspacket, Jul 20, 2018 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion
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    Brake Assist

    Just drove through the Tahoe hills/mountains. Used the bmode and the dmode. I must say that I prefer using the 4 disc brakes as opposed to...
    Post by: blisspacket, May 27, 2013 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion
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    Prius v vs regular Prius mileage

    We had a 2010, and now a 12 v. I find the v to be programmed to run allelectric more than the 10. It's hard to pinpoint the exact...
    Post by: blisspacket, May 27, 2013 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Putting car in Drive, but goes to reverse

    In a city parking situation, where I was manipulating quickly the fndb lever, my lightning fast slide to drive (from reverse) wasn't recognized...
    Post by: blisspacket, May 27, 2013 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Sunroof Too Expensive. Options?

    Yes the packaging is weird and pricey. Truly a bonafide sunroof should be an option. Finally, on the Toyo website, I'm invited to build my own,...
    Post by: blisspacket, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Do I have Smart Key or what?

    Re the "key" on the v: we established this eve that once the car is running the key doesn't have to be present, or aboard, and you can drive off...
    Post by: blisspacket, Jan 14, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Install OEM sunroof on non ATP V?

    Our v is a nice car; I'd trade up for a moonroof or a sunroof, but won't bite on the ATP package. Toyota could do better. I'll ck for an...
    Post by: blisspacket, Nov 25, 2012 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    PriusChat's 2012 Prius v In-Depth Review and First Drive

    Whew. Lotsa data and stats and minuta here. My summary: we drove 44k on a 2010 Prius II. Fine car. Averaged probably 45 mpg, most of the time...
    Post by: blisspacket, Sep 12, 2012 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Wipers: poor performers

    I'm with Boston Jim: on the downstroke passenger side, I get a thump every stroke. How to change that? I'm pretty competent, and don't like to...
    Post by: blisspacket, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    First oil change at 3238 miles................

    Changed the oil today on our v, at 3310 miles. No signs of any "stuff" or flakes, and didn't expect any. I did find, as I found on our 2010 when...
    Post by: blisspacket, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Buying cars through AAA or Costco Program?

    There a v's on the market used, also, for those wanting to go that route. Always worthwhile to do a Carfax. I was initially turned off by their...
    Post by: blisspacket, Aug 13, 2012 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Very interesting find on our v2...

    Indeed the "skidplate" present on the 2010 is not there on the V. Seems really naked and uncouth. I just transferred the tow hitch/bikerack...
    Post by: blisspacket, Aug 13, 2012 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion