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    $50,000 Will Buy You A Toyota Prius That Sleeps Four

    This is too cool...... $50,000 Will Buy You A Toyota Prius That Sleeps Four
    Thread by: johnmaci, Jul 1, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Prius ATF Change at 30k mi comment

    Thanks to suggestions by members of this forum, I purchased and just replace the ATF in my 2011 at 33k miles. I had to do a double-take when I saw...
    Thread by: johnmaci, Aug 13, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    A totally wicked Prius camper add-on!

    I gotta get me one of these! Toyota Prius Camper Carries on Grand Scandinavian Tradition - MSN Autos
    Thread by: johnmaci, Jan 19, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    removing rear wiper assembly

    It really is a useless item since I have more visibility through the lower glass pane. I would additionally like to know of any "cap" that can be...
    Post by: johnmaci, Oct 27, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Cabin air filter

    Thanks for this information! No one had ever said anything about this and I have had several occasions where the air would just run slowly and...
    Post by: johnmaci, Oct 4, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Optima Yellow-Top battery users: How long have you had it and has it served you well?

    1) Do you have to buy the install kit? 2) I assume you will not need the vent tube if using an Optima?
    Post by: johnmaci, Oct 3, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    New Optima 12v Yellow Top D51 battery with Pencil Posts

    Actually, I have owned the Optima Red Top and had nothing but problems. Wouldn't hold a charge after a year of ownership. Unfortunately, I...
    Post by: johnmaci, Oct 3, 2011 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    TSB for front brake caliper rattle

    Merci! I had been looking for something like this for a while, but could not find it. I think a link to this TSB should be posted on the Prius...
    Post by: johnmaci, Sep 26, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Toyota Explains, Demonstrates Noisemaker coming standard in all 2012 Prius models

    OMG! LOL! ROFL! I can't stop laughing!!! Since my wife makes me stop at each rest stop, the Tinkle sound on all the time would be payback :)
    Post by: johnmaci, Sep 23, 2011 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Is it just me or are the plastics highly scratch prone?

    I would not recommend Armorall, but have been using Zymol leather cleaner and it removes the white scuffs leaving no shine. Works great.
    Post by: johnmaci, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    What you don't like about your Prius?

    I bought a pair of those little, round, stick-on wide angle mirrors and they work wonderful! No more cars hinding in my blind spot!
    Post by: johnmaci, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What you don't like about your Prius?

    Just a quick note; those marks on the dash are not permanent. I use Zymol Leather Cleaner and it works wonders! Spray on a clean cloth and wipe....
    Post by: johnmaci, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum