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    Honda bets on new game-changing hybrid technology!

    I am glad they are making changes to their hybrid technology. I was a big honda fan for years. However in last decade they have really dropped the...
    Post by: gwalia, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Gap insurance, a good idea?

    Insurance is very complex subject. You never want to be under or over insured. I would start with your stomach for risk. What would happen if you...
    Post by: gwalia, Jul 27, 2012 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Traction battery problem on 2004 Prius that sat for 4 months.

    Please check the 12v battery. A bad 12v battery can cause random issues in modern cars. I am sure the engine light would have come on if you had...
    Post by: gwalia, Jul 27, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Consumer Report responds to criticism of their review

    Prius c is a great car, if you compare it to Yaris or a corolla. However, it falls on its face when compared to Prius hatch. It is significantly...
    Post by: gwalia, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Entune = Horrible

    I can understand your frustations. In car units need lot more processing power and should not lag so much. My ipad 3 has very high resolution, can...
    Post by: gwalia, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    My 2007 prius requires frequent jumping of the Aux Battery.

    I would suggest you buy a charger ($20-30 motorcycle charger) and fully charge your battery. Once you have full charge just get your battery...
    Post by: gwalia, May 31, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2010 Pius II w/ 65k miles need to replace brake actuator

    I would skip the stealership at all cost. You need to find a prius expert shop. It is very unlikely for multiple parts failing at the same time. I...
    Post by: gwalia, May 11, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2005 Prius HV battery & tranxale failure

    ebay a used battery. Also make sure that battery fan is clean. I heard a dirty fan can cause a battery faliure
    Post by: gwalia, May 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Toyota-Leviton Charger Install

    Great! Also call PGE and try to find out different electric plans. Two common ones are E6 and E9. They have different Kw rates for car and the...
    Post by: gwalia, May 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Toyota-Leviton Charger Install

    I don't think you should worry too much about what other people think about it. Different people have different amount of knowledge and comfort...
    Post by: gwalia, May 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Prius Plug-in vs Prius c vs Leaf

    I vote for 2012 Prius package 2 with bluetooth. It is the best combination of all the factors. I would also look into natural gas civic. Civic...
    Post by: gwalia, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Lifespan of Front Wiper Inserts

    I bought michiline blades from costco. They work great without any issues. They are curved to the space of glass to help clean without any...
    Post by: gwalia, Dec 30, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Bosch or Toyota Oem Water Pump

    No i have not. Thanks for your help. I also found art in berkeley. I have never used his shop but liked his website and articles. Art's Automotive
    Post by: gwalia, Dec 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Bosch or Toyota Oem Water Pump

    I hope you are correct. My honda dealor wanted 2.5 hrs to change a lock actuator. I decided to read online and did the whole thing in less than...
    Post by: gwalia, Dec 20, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Bosch or Toyota Oem Water Pump

    OEM it is.
    Post by: gwalia, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting