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    Oil Catch Can, Eliminate that knock!

    I'm at 122k. Wish I came across this a while ago. .
    Post by: MattStevenson, May 14, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Oil Catch Can, Eliminate that knock!

    Did you need any additional hardware? .
    Post by: MattStevenson, May 14, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Got a screw on tire, will Toyo cover it?

    As someone who does roadside assistance out of my Prius for a living, I'll chime in on this one. Don't use the tire slime/goo stuff. It destroys...
    Post by: MattStevenson, May 7, 2018 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Acid bath and P0420

    I got away with just putting in an O2 sensor spacer years ago. That was in TN though and the testing facility isn't owned by the government so I...
    Post by: MattStevenson, May 5, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Smog Testing a Plug-in Prius Can Increase Emissions

    You can probably find a drive cycle chart online somewhere. A while back I found one for my Sentra. You can use a Bluetooth reader with the...
    Post by: MattStevenson, Feb 8, 2018 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Yet another first road trip in a PiP

    I actually learned a neat little trick. When you want to save some of that generated power from going down all those hills you can do so by...
    Post by: MattStevenson, Nov 20, 2017 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Hood sticking in closed position.

    I can get my hood open by messing with the release and pulling up on the hood but it's not easy. I read penetrating oil works well to lubricate...
    Thread by: MattStevenson, Nov 20, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Engine starts when it shouldn't??

    If you just don't charge it all the way it will be fine. It's engaging the engine as a brake. Just like putting it into B mode and going down a...
    Post by: MattStevenson, Nov 20, 2017 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Any reason to buy anything else but a Model 3?

    Get the just announced revamped Tesla Roadster. For a cool 200k you can go 0-60 in 1.9 seconds and have a range of 620 miles with a top speed of...
    Post by: MattStevenson, Nov 17, 2017 in forum: Tesla
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    150k Mile club

    I'll be there soon! 107k on my 2012 but I bought it 2 years ago with 100 miles on it [emoji41] LG-H918 using PriusChat mobile app
    Post by: MattStevenson, Nov 14, 2017 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Free update Nav Map

    I don't think there is. Wish it was Waze compatible. LG-H918 using PriusChat mobile app
    Post by: MattStevenson, Nov 7, 2017 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Best tires nowadays?

    Mine came with the crappy version of the Avids. There are the good ones. I did my homework and these are definitely the best deal. I get my oil...
    Post by: MattStevenson, Sep 6, 2017 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Best tires nowadays?

    Lifetime rotation and balance are free at Walmart also. .
    Post by: MattStevenson, Sep 6, 2017 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Best tires nowadays?

    Lifetime road hazzard warranties are $9 per tire. .
    Post by: MattStevenson, Sep 6, 2017 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015