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    12v battery replacement update....

    Thanks to many of you ladies and gents who helped me with my 12v battery situation in my 2106 Prius 3, gray. After numerous suggestions from yall...
    Thread by: DonJuan1943, Oct 7, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Hello new 12v battery. Hello 2016 Prius, again.

    Hello new 12v battery. Hello 2016 Prius, again.
    Status Update by DonJuan1943, Oct 7, 2021
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    Gen 4 12 Volt battery.

    Enough of this! In the early 1960's they gave me a National Honor Society certificate. Not because I'm smart; but because I hung out with guys...
    Post by: DonJuan1943, Sep 5, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Occasional piston slap upon Atkinson startup.

    No. But he typed-in the narrative of my description of the complaint in the record for future reference. Thanks for your response. An aircraft...
    Post by: DonJuan1943, Jan 20, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Occasional piston slap upon Atkinson startup.

    I've been rolling around this site for a while, and have gotten some good advice and help from my fellow Prius hooligans. 2016 Prius 3, 27,000mi....
    Thread by: DonJuan1943, Jan 20, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Gen 4 12 Volt battery.

    Gentlemen; thanks for all of your input(s) on battery life for the 2016 Prius 3 (under the hood) battery. This is my third Prius (2010, 2013, and...
    Post by: DonJuan1943, Jul 26, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    0w-20 or 0w-16 oil? manual conflicts

    1). 2009 Corolla, 51,000 miles. 0W20. No problems. Recommended interval 6 months. 2). 2010 Prius 3. 36,000 miles. 0W20 synthetic. No...
    Post by: DonJuan1943, Apr 9, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How often do you change your oil?

    I change the oil once a year, or every 10,000 miles of regular service. I drive mostly short trips, with an occasional longer road trip. Never...
    Post by: DonJuan1943, Apr 9, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    (HOW TO)Add wireless charger to your base prius (for cheap)

    Thanks Jareza! Good work!
    Post by: DonJuan1943, Apr 9, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    ...Adding brake fluid.

    Thanks frodoz737.
    Post by: DonJuan1943, Dec 4, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ...Adding brake fluid.

    2016 Prius 3. Need to add a bit of brake fluid. Do I use DOT3 or DOT4?
    Thread by: DonJuan1943, Dec 2, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    anyone with rear shock problems on 2016 ?

    I agree with tenmillo. At 7000 miles I received a recall notice (TSB) for two loose shock mount bolts on my 2016 Prius Three. Dealer performed...
    Post by: DonJuan1943, Dec 1, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting