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    Fuel injector cleaner . . . WOW!

    Re: Fuel injector cleaner . . . WOW! We have 39000 miles on our Prius and I thought I would give the Chevron Pro-Guard a try on our 220 mile trip...
    Post by: Bob.H, Oct 29, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Gas Credit Card

    There is a minimum amount of fuel you need to buy per month to qualify for the discount on our cards. Like 40 gallons, an amount we never use now....
    Post by: Bob.H, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Car totaled because of lost smart key?

    Lost car key saga ends happily | Turn to 10
    Post by: Bob.H, Feb 13, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Stupid tire pressure sensor light!

    I thought when I pumped up my Prius tires to 44 front and 40 rear then reset the TPS, that it effectively changed the range of those sensors. When...
    Post by: Bob.H, Dec 24, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Engine air filter - wash it out?

    I would think small particles are now on the engine side of the filter you cant see. These will now fall off and be sucked into the engine. It is...
    Post by: Bob.H, Dec 24, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    first taste of driving Prius in below zero

    20 degrees, defrost and heat on and making all short trips of 4 miles or less for 150 miles we got 36 MPG. Our old Detroit ride got 12 in this...
    Post by: Bob.H, Dec 20, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Ethanol gas vs milage

    Corn and ethanol are both subsidized by government making ethanol in gasoline a tax. Then its taxed again at the pump. Then we pay again with up...
    Post by: Bob.H, Dec 12, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Braking Mode <B-Mode> Useless?

    I have only used it passing Wheeling WV in that 5% grade 5 mile section of interstate highway.
    Post by: Bob.H, Oct 24, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Toyota certified bought @ 25k. Do I need full 30k maintenance?

    Open the hood and pop out the air filter to see if it looks new, Mine was nasty at 29K miles so I replaced it. Be sure to observe the proper...
    Post by: Bob.H, Sep 14, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    12 vt battery - is the dealer right??!!

    I look at that 12 Volt Battery like any other preventative maintenance item. If it dies unexpectedly you will loose a day or more getting it fixed...
    Post by: Bob.H, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    hillclimb a Prius

    That sort of competition is fun. I have done SCCA parking lot stuff in the past but not with a Prius. That looks like a nice little stroll for a...
    Post by: Bob.H, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Why am I getting Low MPG on my brand new 07 Prius?

    The engine needs to break in as does every moving part in the drivetrain. Pump up the tires and go on a 50 mile trip consisting of city and...
    Post by: Bob.H, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Fuel Economy Questionnaire - Is my experience reasonable?

    I have been logging fuel and mileage since we bought our used 2008 in April 2009. We have traveled 17250 miles and received a calculated average...
    Post by: Bob.H, Jul 4, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    cpap machine charging from Prius in campground?

    Some primitive type camp grounds have sites with AC and running water for this sort of situation. Ask about it. Bob
    Post by: Bob.H, Jun 21, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Reasons for sub-standard gas milealge

    One killer of mileage that I have yet to find a reasonable and effective fix for, is my wife leaving it parked and running all night or all day....
    Post by: Bob.H, Jun 6, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy