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    Fuel pump running when car is powered OFF?

    Probably not a great feature when it’s cold out and battery is already small and weak. I can tell you that if you ever try to start the car and...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Nov 28, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Reinstalling the Back Seat Bench--Trouble Engaging Front Clips

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Removing the plastic fasteners is simple since the metal bands they are seated in are...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Jul 7, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    2010 vs 2011 vs 2012 oil consumption

    All Manufacturers reduce friction inside the engine to increase MPG’s. Wear over time is natural, and an already “loose” seal becomes loose enough...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Jun 9, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prolong Battery Discharger testing

    Jeff, I am about done dealing with manual discharging. Do you have plenty of stock of the intelligent dischargers and/or parts yet? I see the...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Aug 1, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Transmission pressure?

    I thought of that but doubt it settled out that perfectly that the top is like new and bottom is not, although I am sure the heavys are at the...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Trans fluid pressure- help!

    I just thought of something.. What I thought was pressure may have been vacuum. That might make sense why the oil wasn't being forced out while I...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Trans fluid pressure- help!

    Just put a level on the concrete pad for a sanity check and it was level. I knew that because I poured the pad but wanted to ensure it didn't...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Trans fluid pressure- help!

    Drain is in the front and the new fluid stinks just like the old. I have worked on autos my entire life, so I have smelled all kinds of fluids but...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Trans fluid pressure- help!

    Thanks everyone for input so far. I think I duplicated a thread, as I was getting "server errors" when I attempted to post. Hopefully the mods can...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Trans fluid pressure- help!

    2006 Prius with 130k miles. Bought at around 115k and it had been serviced at a dealer with new brakes, oil change and ??? I decided to change...
    Thread by: Jimbo913, Jul 15, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Transmission pressure?

    2006 Prius with 130k miles. Bought at around 115k and it had been serviced at a dealer with new brakes, oil change and ??? I decided to change...
    Thread by: Jimbo913, Jul 15, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Have $8k in savings, is buying/living in a used gen2 reasonable?

    I have only owned a Prius with over 100k miles and I can say that as the battery weakens with age the engine has to start more often to recharge...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Jul 11, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    clunk noise from stepping and releasing brake pedal

    My 2006 with 125k started making a clunk sound which could be felt under your feet when first applying the brake. It almost felt like a rod on a...
    Post by: Jimbo913, Jul 7, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting