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    Beep when shutting off car ?

    Might be the battery in the key- fob getting weak...maybe? I have had luck replacing the batteries. Look up threads on that for help.
    Post by: KD6HDX, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    At what mileage generally you need to change struts?

    I was quoted $1,700 replacement cost for struts on my 2005 Prius:nono:. It has 166K miles. Tire wear is normal and ride is pretty good because...
    Post by: KD6HDX, Nov 24, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    For Sale 2005 Toyota Prius

    Thanks for the post bpace, I'm not in the market, but I have a 2005 with 151K miles now. I was just curious about your asking price. If I had...
    Post by: KD6HDX, May 18, 2011 in forum: Private Sales
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    Alignment question

    Interesting topic. I am approaching 150K miles on my 2005 Prius. Rear axle alignment is something I would like to check. Patrick, is it correct...
    Post by: KD6HDX, Apr 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    45k - need new 12v? & 45k maintenance

    Post by: KD6HDX, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    New Battery Needed at 105,000 miles!

    BARNEY: Could you please tell us about your driving habits over the last 4 years. Toyotas reputation here is good, but I want to know how you...
    Post by: KD6HDX, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Does running higher (40+ psi) really help MPG that much. Testing this weekend

    Just remember that higher tire pressures will contribute to a more bumpy ride. I also take into consideration just how much a tire will bounce or...
    Post by: KD6HDX, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Prius3 vs sheep farts

    I'll opine on this. My guess is that the ad is just a comparison as to which pollutes more, a sheep fart or the Prius. Or maybe it's an ad...
    Post by: KD6HDX, Jan 6, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    New Battery Needed at 105,000 miles!

    BARNEY: Please tell us more about your driving routines. Was your car driven for very short times, stored a lot without being driven much, etc....
    Post by: KD6HDX, Jan 4, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    non-starting 2006 Prius--12V?

    For those folks surfing the web and finding bad things about the Prius, this is the Achilles heel I often refer to in the 12 volt issues with this...
    Post by: KD6HDX, Jan 2, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Conservative or Liberal?

    Living in So Cal means we have long commutes to and from work, we bought our Prius in 2005 to save gas and get the carpool stickers. The stickers...
    Post by: KD6HDX, Dec 25, 2010 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    New Prius 2010 gets no respect on roads

    I agree with your position on the mentality that some people think the carpool lane is for speeding. It is in fact for High Occupancy Vehicles....
    Post by: KD6HDX, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    New Prius 2010 gets no respect on roads

    Believe what you want, there are no laws against acting stupid. Just remember that there are two types of speed limit signs on the highway. The...
    Post by: KD6HDX, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    New Prius 2010 gets no respect on roads

    One thing I have noticed is that some people insist on driving the speed limit, no matter what lane they are in. This is just plain wrong. If...
    Post by: KD6HDX, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Changing key fob battery 2004-2009 Prius

    I just wanted to add that the single beep on power down has not happened since I replaced the key fob battery. The car has been driven three...
    Post by: KD6HDX, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting