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    Dr. Prius Packs Less Than A Year Away?

    The now-going price for a Prius gen 3 is $2170.00, Prius Gen2, Gen3, CT200h Lithium upgrade battery pack - 14 blocks – NexPower Energy...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Nov 11, 2022 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Hood cable broken...do I need a new latch too?

    As far as those expensive bolts are I would take one down to a big box hardware store and match it up with another metric bolt. But it's best to...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Jul 19, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Knock Sensor p0327, p0328 Check Engine Light

    I don't think Toyota engineers are that dumb to put splash lube on one of the most sophisticated cars that they designed. That's why there is a...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Sep 7, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Significant Drop in Gas Mileage

    I have an old 2004 Prius with 220,000 miles on it. I have also noticed lower fuel mileage over several years now, Several factors contribute to...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Mar 6, 2018 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Prius doesn't seem to fully turn off

    I had a similar problem. It turned out that the 12 Volt battery positive cable connector was a little loose. I was getting intermittent resets,...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Nov 21, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    The Hybrid Convertible Project Prius v

    It is simply amazing what an engineer can do with a little cardboard and duct tape. If this keeps up we will live in a cardboard world! Wait! We...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Jun 6, 2017 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion
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    Avg. MPG gave DROPPED!!!

    jbean said: If you want to get better MPG, read the link in my sig called "Hypermiling technique: Pulse & Glide in Gen II", which will help when...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Jan 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    No dash info (speedo, PRNDB, odometer) but car runs

    You could try this repair guy. I have seen this ad for several years on eBay. REPAIR 4 Toyota Prius 2004-2009 Instrument Cluster Display...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Jan 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2007 dash/speedo went dark

    The HUD (heads up display) dash display goes black when it doesn't reset upon IG on or it is blown out. It may work after several restarts, IG...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Jan 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Best commute to work MPG ever....

    And I thought that the trip to work and back was on roads that only ran down hill and always had a tail wind. My old Gen 2 2004, 190,000+ miles...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Jan 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    12V Battery's Life Expectancy

    Fun with 12v batteries. in April 2014 I replaced my Toyota 12v battery, thinking my low fuel mileage was caused by that. I bought an Exide...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Jan 6, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    20 AMP load on 12VDC system an issue?

    I have a Gen2. I run a cooler that draws 3.75 amps. = 45 watts. On a long trip the 12v battery would slowly draw down and that forced the engine...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Jan 6, 2017 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion
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    The Hybrid Convertible Project Prius v

    Bisco said. exactly. i would like more info on how a prius can be made into an ultra high mileage vehicle.(y) Answer: You drive it alot! About...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Jan 6, 2017 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion
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    Long Highway MPG drops less than 40.

    Good tip on the engine coolant thermostat. You could use a Mini VCI and laptop to check the temperature. My Dash Dyno SPD fuel mileage meter will...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Dec 22, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Long Highway MPG drops less than 40.

    The Grand Funk continues. My mileage around town is now at a low of 34 mpg! The display showed 34.2 agreeing with my Dash Dyno fuel mileage...
    Post by: CrazyLee, Dec 22, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy