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    Best place to get the oil changed for a Prius?

    Hey Everyone, It's that time, I have had my '12 Prius for 2 months and it is already due for an oil change. I'm wondering if anyone has any good,...
    Thread by: ITgem679, Jul 22, 2015, 41 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Weathertech floor mats for the C

    Thanks for posting this. I know where I'm going to get mine from now!
    Post by: ITgem679, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
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    Weathertech floor mats for the C

    I was just looking at my '12 Prius' floor mats and thinking I need to replace them. I'm glad I came across this thread because this would be a...
    Post by: ITgem679, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
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    Black Cherry Prius?

    "Yep. I was inches from purchasing a Black Cherry Pearl Persona. Decided to wait for the Gen4. If I'm not mistaken, the color is borrowed from...
    Post by: ITgem679, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    To "mode" or not to "mode"

    That's how CA is; everyone flies at 75-85 mph when traffic is clear. I have been passed by so many Prii...I bet they are not in "Eco" mode.
    Post by: ITgem679, May 26, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Dead Electric Motor for Science Education

    This is a cut away electric motor video to show you how it operates. I'm sure this may help you. https:// youtu.be/0wzeLrqc34w is the link (copy,...
    Post by: ITgem679, May 21, 2015 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    1.5 cents per mile instead of gasoline tax

    Having an indepth knowledge of, and working with technology, I really would be concerned about the "effectiveness" of the calculation ability of...
    Post by: ITgem679, May 21, 2015 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Another round of green CA HOV decals proposed

    Honestly, I think that if they would take the closest lane to the HOV and make it an HOV lane also, it would increase interest in purchasing...
    Post by: ITgem679, May 21, 2015 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    1.5 cents per mile instead of gasoline tax

    I don't and have not gotten any tax breaks for my Prius. I don't believe our gov't is really out to help us in these matters, but merely to find...
    Post by: ITgem679, May 21, 2015 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Loosing 3-4 bars within minute of startup. Normal?

    Are you allowing your car to "warm up" for a few minutes before driving off? If I don't allow mine to do this (where the engine will actually...
    Post by: ITgem679, May 21, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    1.5 cents per mile instead of gasoline tax

    I believe that this is very unfair to the Hybrid and EV drivers. The wear on roads are caused by weather changes and the weight of the vehicle on...
    Post by: ITgem679, May 21, 2015 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Brand new car, power window buttons don't work

    The Electric Me has a very good point. If there was a choice of a problem, I would imagine the windows would be an ok choice, leaning towards an...
    Post by: ITgem679, May 21, 2015 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    To "mode" or not to "mode"

    I tried out the "non mode" and found it nice to drive. However ECO mode made me feel better as far as gas savings...and living in Southern CA,...
    Post by: ITgem679, May 21, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Brand new car, power window buttons don't work

    Are you noticing anything else, other than the windows having issues?
    Post by: ITgem679, May 21, 2015 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015