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    Softex seats don't slide

    My wife has arthritis problems in her hips and knees, so we always buy cars with leather seats so she can slide in and out easily. This 2013 Prius...
    Thread by: cardinalred, Apr 28, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Michelin Primacy MXV4's - observations and guidance

    Put those Michelins on my 2010 last October and have lost 6 miles per gallon. Upped the pressures to 42, 40 but still losing 6 mpg. I realize I...
    Post by: cardinalred, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Low Rolling Resistance replacement tires: Current List

    Very unhappy with my new Michelin Primacy MXV4 tires. Was getting 53.7mpg with the OEM Yokohama Avids--after 1500 miles on the new ones, am...
    Post by: cardinalred, Nov 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    A Toyota dealer using only 5W-20 oil for 2010 Prius

    I have used Blackstone for 10 years for my Cessna 177. I am very pleased with their service. Whoever does the analysis takes the time to write...
    Post by: cardinalred, Jan 14, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    5K Oil Service? OK, but why also tire rotation every 5K miles?

    I just received the results from an oil analysis from my first oil change at 4200 miles from Blackstone Labs (have used them for 10 years for my...
    Post by: cardinalred, Nov 11, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prius Owners Poll - What do you do for a living?

    73 year old retired airline pilot (when flying the big jets I didn't get miles per gallon--got gallons per mile).
    Post by: cardinalred, Oct 15, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    BC/WA/OR/ID Meetup Sept 2009

    Re: BC/WA/OR Meetup Sept 2009 Hmmmm! Here in Oregon September 29 falls on a Tuesday, not on Sunday. I know we are slowing down a bit down here...
    Post by: cardinalred, Aug 26, 2009 in forum: Local Clubs, Events, and Road Trips
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    Do you find the leather seats comfortable?

    We had a big Lexus (LS 400) for the last 10 years. When ordering our 2010 wife made me promise to rent a large car for our 1100 mile round trip...
    Post by: cardinalred, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    braking in reverse

    Yup, happened to me several times. No matter how light I was on the brake pedal, it jerked. Thanx for the cure--can't wait to try it.
    Post by: cardinalred, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Your Age and Your Prius Color Choice

    72---Silver. Would probably have chosen Gold, but we had a gold Lexus LS 400 for 10 years and wife was tired of the color. I would have liked...
    Post by: cardinalred, Jul 13, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Battery Question

    Have 1600 miles on mine now and never shows more than about 80%.
    Post by: cardinalred, Jul 1, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Red Background on Multi-info Display

    First day of ownership I took my IV up the Oregon Coast and got 57 mpg. Next day drove to Calif., and then back getting 51mpg. Get 47mpg at...
    Thread by: cardinalred, Jun 25, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What exactly are you paying?

    LORD, grant me patience (and I want it RIGHT NOW!) I ordered mine Feb. 15 and the deposit receipt states "MSRP". The dealer called me recently...
    Post by: cardinalred, May 6, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum