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  1. Hammersmith replied to the thread Why the Prius Hate?.

    He's probably exaggerating just a bit, but there are some areas I can think of where 130-135% is not unreasonable depending on time of...

    Nov 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
  2. Hammersmith replied to the thread TPMS sensor frequency.

    Probably too late to help you now, but I'm about 98% certain they are 433MHz.

    Nov 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
  3. Hammersmith replied to the thread Wheel and Tire fitment and TPMS questions.

    Just putting it out there again that Michelin should be selling the CrossClimate 3 here next year in 205/50-19 which will work on the...

    Nov 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
  4. Hammersmith replied to the thread 15K Update.

    My bad. I mixed up otatrant and jtchinoy. Otatrant is trying to replace his standard rearview mirror with a digital one that shows the...

    Nov 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
  5. Hammersmith replied to the thread 15K Update.

    I'm pretty sure only otatrant and I have done the mirror mod. I started it in the fall of '23 and finished in the spring of '24 when...

    Nov 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
  6. Hammersmith replied to the thread Problem with bluetooth.

    Android Auto + CarStream It only does YouTube videos, but that's all I need it for. On trips over 30min, I'll usually put on a video...

    Nov 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
  7. Hammersmith replied to the thread 2025 XLE MPGs.

    PKSB. You access it through the settings menu on the main gauge cluster using the steering wheel buttons. Go to the gear icon and keep...

    Nov 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
  8. Hammersmith replied to the thread winter rims: steel vs alloy?.

    Alloy to alloy, yes. Alloy to steel, probably not compatable. As for whether you should, totally up to you. They provide a (very)small...

    Nov 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
  9. Hammersmith replied to the thread Dealer Only Customizable Features/Carista.

    2-day* Professional Diagnostic subscription recently went up to $80. Does most everything except programming ECUs and new keys....

    Nov 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
  10. Hammersmith replied to the thread Problem with bluetooth.

    There seems to be a window at startup where the head unit looks for a phone. If it fails for whatever reason, it doesn't try to...

    Nov 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
  11. Hammersmith replied to the thread winter rims: steel vs alloy?.

    I run OEM alloys in winter. I got very lucky and found a poster on here that was getting rid of their brand new 19" PHEV wheels complete...

    Nov 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
  12. Hammersmith replied to the thread 15K Update.

    Permanent things I have done: 1. Horn upgrade to Toyota/Lexus Premium 2. Pneumatic hood struts from Amazon 3. Front side radar...

    Nov 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
  13. Hammersmith replied to the thread Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w-8 - Canada.

    To add on that it's arbitrary, the month of the changeover varies greatly from year to year. Last year, I don't think the production...

    Nov 4, 2025