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    2008 Prius shocks making noise

    Ok, so I have an 08 Prius with 2yr old shocks/struts and each bump I take it makes all sort of clunkity/thunkity noises and I feel each little...
    Thread by: bslamb, Feb 4, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2 part maintenance/performance question?

    Thanks to all for the comments. It has a new hybrid battery in it. I’ve always been a little bit of a lead foot with reg cars but have changed my...
    Post by: bslamb, Oct 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2 part maintenance/performance question?

    I have a 08' prius with 185k mi, burns a little oil but nothing alarming, it runs great but notice that sometimes going up slight grades the...
    Thread by: bslamb, Oct 11, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Catalytic converter code

    Burns a little oil, but not too much. Read that the oil burning does cause them to fail. Thanks for the info!
    Post by: bslamb, Sep 14, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Catalytic converter code

    190k. Yes the check eng light comes on but I keep resetting it with the OBD2 scanner but just want to fix the issue now. I’m in CA read I need a...
    Post by: bslamb, Sep 14, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Catalytic converter code

    So, my 2008 Prius is throwing a catalytic converter code. With most convential gas cars I know a bad cat can affect gas mileage and performance...
    Thread by: bslamb, Sep 14, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    AC/blower issue

    Forgot to ask......can a dirty filter effect the temp of the a.c.? Meaning, will my air blow colder besides blowing stronger?
    Post by: bslamb, Aug 16, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    AC/blower issue

    Thank you!
    Post by: bslamb, Aug 16, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    AC/blower issue

    So, within the last 30 days I noticed the temps on my a.c. getting warmer and warmer. This isn't so concerning because I can take it to my...
    Thread by: bslamb, Aug 16, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2008 prius owner. Couple questions?

    Hi folks, I have a 2008 prius but how do I know if I have the touring model? Mine has leather interior and all the whistles and bells. Has...
    Thread by: bslamb, Jun 6, 2018, 90 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum