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    throttle body service prius 2016

    I’m a premium fuel user, mostly for the additional detergents. I use Shell and Chevron and alternate between them. One works well on anything...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 30, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    throttle body service prius 2016

    I’m glad that those throttle body pics show what I was saying. Only filtered air gets to the throttle body. The front will look nearly new for...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 30, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Use of 0w20 Motor Oil In Very Warm Climates

    Fully agree on the first part and I’ve ssid several times that the engine will likely outlast the car. But.... it seems like a lot of people...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 25, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    B mode braking with sport shift

    I thought it would be useful to clarify that while in “B” the engine will spin at a higher rpm while coasting, the same as downshifting with a...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 25, 2018 in forum: Toyota Hybrids and EVs
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    Use of 0w20 Motor Oil In Very Warm Climates

    Well not exactly. WHile Europe can have harder to meet specs and just more specs period, I’ve never heard of them having anything we dont have,...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 25, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    With my low mileage, OK to skip this year's SYNTHETIC OIL change?

    I'm sure you could take it to March with no problems. I would expect zero extra wear on the engine or anything like that, going over the time...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 24, 2018 in forum: Prius c Technical Discussion
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    Useful app to help extend life of battery packs.

    I would love something like that. Just looked in the Apple store, didn't find it but found a couple others with some potential. I need to get...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 24, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Major caution for those who DIY oil change

    This is great info, thanks!. This is partially why I like buying my car new, because I know the complete history of the car but this one is a...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 24, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Use of 0w20 Motor Oil In Very Warm Climates

    Have you ever looked at using a premium oil filter with a synthetic "glass" media, especially on your classic cars? Donaldson, some AC Delco,...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 23, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Use of 0w20 Motor Oil In Very Warm Climates

    That's a relief for sure, thanks! That does not sound like a fun adjustment, I've honestly never come across anything like that. My last valve...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Use of 0w20 Motor Oil In Very Warm Climates

    I ended up going with the D4 just because my car sees literally 99.9% highway miles with lots of hills but the big factor is the typical 98F to...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Use of 0w20 Motor Oil In Very Warm Climates

    I completely agree with you and I enjoy reading your posts. I love your choice in oil but I wanted to point out one minor thing that’s not...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Getting ready for my first Prius SQ audio upgrade: Infinite Baffle 15s, Dynaudio front end?

    I've got a bit of experience with sound quality setups but I've never done an install in a Prius. This is going to be a sound quality setup that...
    Thread by: BuickGN, Aug 21, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    What did you do to ur Gen III Prius today????

    Not all today but all in this month.... ~76k on it... Redline 0w40/0w20 oil mix, Redline D4 ATF, new Yokohamas, replaced burned out headlight,...
    Post by: BuickGN, Aug 21, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications