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    Pre-filter for traction battery intake?

    Agreed. I use a rigid fine mesh plastic screen from a dehumidifier. I cut it to fit over the vent under the right rear seat and taped it in place.
    Post by: crpriusv, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius v Eco Displays

    Fuel usage information is pulled up on the dash display by pressing the "DISP" button on the steering wheel. It cycles through off, instantaneous...
    Post by: crpriusv, Jul 6, 2014 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    26,000 Miles and all four tires are bald

    Another data point: Prius v Three with Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 P205/60R16 V-rated. Currently 20,000 miles with ~9/32" tread remaining....
    Post by: crpriusv, Jun 8, 2014 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Wife filling up at fuel stop.

    Forty years ago that's exactly what I did when I first drove a rental in Spain. I filled it at a pump marked "gasolina" not realizing that was...
    Post by: crpriusv, Jun 3, 2014 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion
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    Contemplating the v...

    Yup. Twice in the first 1000 miles or so and once recently at around 19,000 miles. When it happens I shut the engine off, let it sit a minute and...
    Post by: crpriusv, May 23, 2014 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Entune Update

    Thanks. That's what I wanted to hear.
    Post by: crpriusv, May 14, 2014 in forum: Prius v Audio and Electronics
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    Entune Update

    My ToyotaCare plan is about to expire and I'm wondering if I should get my Entune system updated. Currently I have v. 2.1.0 which I installed with...
    Thread by: crpriusv, May 12, 2014, 20 replies, in forum: Prius v Audio and Electronics
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    How long until battery dies when parked?

    In the Prius v setup menu under vehicle settings there is an option to turn off the "key system with electronic key".
    Post by: crpriusv, Apr 8, 2014 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Toyota to Recall 1.9 Million Priuses to Update Software

    My 2012 v isn't recalled either. But I'm not sure how up-to-date the information is on that site...does it include this latest recall?
    Post by: crpriusv, Feb 13, 2014 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    IIHS "poor" rating on 'small overlap front' test crash

    I'm always amazed by how people state opinion as fact or see a conspiracy by big companies and institutions to deceive the public. It would be...
    Post by: crpriusv, Nov 19, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Mysterious Drop in Gas Mileage

    Thanks for the info on the ECU. Seems It's worth asking the dealer if any updates were made.
    Post by: crpriusv, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Mysterious Drop in Gas Mileage

    I try to fill at the same station and pump and only to the first click to keep the fill conditions as consistent as possible. I'm a scientist by...
    Post by: crpriusv, Oct 21, 2013 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Mysterious Drop in Gas Mileage

    The service was on August 28, the day before that peak fillup. From that point on gas mileage just kept dropping for four straight fill ups. The...
    Post by: crpriusv, Oct 21, 2013 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Mysterious Drop in Gas Mileage

    If you read my opening post I am looking for a reason behind the recent falloff in mileage which started immediately after my last service in late...
    Post by: crpriusv, Oct 19, 2013 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy