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    No takers so far

    Well, now you have two batteries! One for use, and one to carry around in your trunk (fully charged) to swap in and never be stranded again. Once...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Jul 30, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Technical Discussion
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    No takers so far

    If I was faced with a problem described by the OP, a simple and economical solution would immediately come to mind: REPLACE THE 12 VOLT BATTERY...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Jul 30, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Free oil filter cartridges

    I bought 4 oil filter cartridge kits from Amazon about a year ago. I just had my oil changed at a local WallyMart....the mechanic told me my 2020...
    Thread by: GoodOldBob, Jul 30, 2025, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Inside smells really bad

    I've had "smell problems" twice in previous cars. I had a daily driver Geo Metro that started to smell like rat/mouse urine whenever the fan was...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Jul 30, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Big Beautiful Bill passes the Senate....goes back to the house.

    It still doesn't justify our "dear leader" Trump insulting our neighbor Canada and it's Sovereignty with stupid references to "51st State" ! I...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Jul 24, 2025 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    MPG readout inaccurate?

    I have a Gen 4. I have noticed broad variation in MPG ratings between segments of errand running around town...one segment will report 60 mpg and...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Jul 18, 2025 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius Engine Running more loudly than before

    I would have a muffler shop check out the whole exhaust system. Mufflers can internally corrode and lose their muffling capability without an...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Jul 18, 2025 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Trump’s war on EVs is already off to a bad start

    Well, since Elon Musk is now on Trump's Cabinet, he should be well-positioned to look after his interests via lobbying.
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Jan 25, 2025 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Here's my 2020 Prius LE

    I have seen many alarms that would be suitable for this purpose. Here is one example: (Deluxe) 113dB Catalytic Convertidor Anti Theft Alarm For...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Nov 16, 2024 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Here's my 2020 Prius LE

    I didn't originate the post on the prius modifications. I suspect they were added, at great expense, to make the Prius look more attractive and...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Oct 25, 2024 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Thanks for your comment. I'm a retired Family Practice physician myself. My left shoulder is...

    Thanks for your comment. I'm a retired Family Practice physician myself. My left shoulder is just about completely healed now. Just time for some...
    Profile Post by GoodOldBob for Pete44, Aug 30, 2024
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    Prius as Generator When Power Is Out

    There is a commercial solution available that uses the Prius traction battery to run a custom inverter with several kilowatts capacity. It's plug...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Jul 29, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Considering a used 2020 Prius Prime - is this amount of rust OK?

    I'm a big fan of Phosphoric Acid, it turns rust into a black substance that arrests further rusting. The POR products combine Phosphoric Acid and...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Jul 28, 2024 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Got a Prius for free, looking for some advice. Have some DrPrius info.

    I'll buy that figure; mine was just a guesstimate based on my observations. Android phones even offer an option in Settings to limit charging the...
    Post by: GoodOldBob, Jul 11, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion