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    Prius Gen 3 and v inverter class action legal settlement

    Talk about unreliable, I've had to change the oil, the tires and the headlight bulb has died twice. 190k miles. This lawsuit is frivolous. It...
    Post by: energyideas, Jul 30, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Preventing Catalytic Converter theft

    Car crushes man suspected of trying to steal its catalytic converter - Los Angeles Times
    Post by: energyideas, Mar 20, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Rear fairing on Prius

    As promised, keeping this thread posted as to continued Prius fairing activities. I have a great aerodynamics Solidworks 3D CAD model, but came...
    Post by: energyideas, Aug 7, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Safety Recall J0V - Where is the Remedy?

    Thanks sergus. Can you please expand on what was "fixed" with the update; gas mileage before and after the update? Thanks in advance.
    Post by: energyideas, Apr 8, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Quality Control after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster

    my original problem was with the noise. it just seemed like the 2012 I purchased was much louder and the doors were flimsier than the 2010.
    Post by: energyideas, Oct 22, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Quality Control after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster

    Thanks yeldogt. What were the milage on those repairs?
    Post by: energyideas, Oct 18, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Quality Control after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster

    Has anyone noticed a lack of quality for 2012 after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster? Japan was severely handicapped with reduced...
    Thread by: energyideas, Oct 18, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Swap Washer Fluid Lines

    Thanks for the reply GFO. The Youtube videos showing washer pump replacement seem difficult to me, having to remove the front end, bumper and...
    Post by: energyideas, Oct 18, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Swap Washer Fluid Lines

    Panels weren't removed, just went in through the crack. 5 minutes.
    Post by: energyideas, Oct 16, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Swap Washer Fluid Lines

    Probably been thought of before but just thought to report on swapping the washer fluid lines on a gen 3 2012 with 105k miles. No maintenance on...
    Thread by: energyideas, Oct 16, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Rear fairing on Prius

    Saw a trailer hitch box with this website: stowaway2.com. I think an aerodynamic lightweigh box could hang off the hatch without the need for...
    Post by: energyideas, Aug 28, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Rear fairing on Prius

    I just started a Solidworks class, am trying to get my group project to be the fairing. Will keep you posted.
    Post by: energyideas, Aug 28, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Rear fairing on Prius

    Vman455, PM in your mailbox. energyi
    Post by: energyideas, Aug 1, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum