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    UK tyres for 17inch gen 3 wheels

    Hi everyone, in theory this should be a searchable topic but after several hours of searching PriusChat and googling I am non the wiser. Looking...
    Thread by: dave gilmour, Jun 5, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Very hot rear discs after pad replacement

    The pads are pagid so think they are decent but not OEM .
    Post by: dave gilmour, Oct 21, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Very hot rear discs after pad replacement

    Thanks for all the info guys! I took a few videos of my rear wheels spinning and my UK offside rear looks OK while my nearside rear seems to be...
    Post by: dave gilmour, Oct 21, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Very hot rear discs after pad replacement

    I haven't noticed a drop in MPG, if the pistons were not aligned would that be a drastic drop in MPG? .
    Post by: dave gilmour, Oct 21, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Very hot rear discs after pad replacement

    How can I tell if they did that? .
    Post by: dave gilmour, Oct 21, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Very hot rear discs after pad replacement

    Hi there, as per title I paid local garage to replace rear pads on my gen3 and as I have previously had experience of one caliper staying on with...
    Thread by: dave gilmour, Oct 21, 2021, 41 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Rear Hatch Lock / Sensor

    Did you ever figure this out? .
    Post by: dave gilmour, Jul 13, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Rear Hatch Lock / Sensor

    Same problem for me, my 12v battery died. I jump started it and the car is all working fine APART from the boot/trunk release no longer works....
    Post by: dave gilmour, Jul 13, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Reliability: Have a gen3, thinking of a 2016 gen4

    London UK, so temperate - doesn't get too hot. .
    Post by: dave gilmour, Aug 29, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Reliability: Have a gen3, thinking of a 2016 gen4

    Any ideas what increases the risks of a head gasket going bad? I try not to drive over 80mph. Engine runs really smoothly.... Posted via the...
    Post by: dave gilmour, Aug 29, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Reliability: Have a gen3, thinking of a 2016 gen4

    Hey everyone, I have a 2010 gen3 with 101k miles and I've loved how dependable it's been and it still drives like new. However, am thinking of...
    Thread by: dave gilmour, Aug 25, 2020, 16 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Steering wheel silver paint?

    Hey has anyone found the right colour silver to paint the steering wheel silver trim with? Have some worn patches so want to spray the part rather...
    Post by: dave gilmour, Aug 22, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications