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    What services you need and what you don't

    It's always good to know what they are going to do for 400-500 bucks. Is $80 of it an inspection of tires, hoses, wiper blades and fluids? I'll...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Aug 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Uh Oh,Hoping it's Just 12v

    Yeah, I just your request and came here to post it. I do recommend viewing the entire thread where this video was posted to our forum. There is...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Uh Oh,Hoping it's Just 12v

    Oh...and thanks, as always!!!
    Post by: ML Diggs, Feb 10, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Uh Oh,Hoping it's Just 12v

    I only live four blocks from O'Reilly's and the battery was 6y/o, so went to O'Reily's, got their drop in Prius battery for $175 and installed it...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Feb 10, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Uh Oh,Hoping it's Just 12v

    I noticed a couple times lately that the red triangle with exclamation mark came on briefly when starting my 2007. Tonight, I went out and pushed...
    Thread by: ML Diggs, Feb 10, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Steering recall performed, then 33 mpg instead of high 40s

    I'm gonna pay to have someone else do it and get an alignment at the same time. I'm convinced the guy has some innate deficiency with this, and...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Feb 10, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Steering recall performed, then 33 mpg instead of high 40s

    So I went in agAin, and helped the guy line it up, but when he tightened the second bolt, it shifted slightly back down to the left. This is...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    Money pit is relative to expectations. I have 95k on my 2007, and all I've done is change oil, air filters, trans fluid, and tires. it's been so...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Steering recall performed, then 33 mpg instead of high 40s

    Thanks, John. Will do. And, by the way, the mileage is back up to 45 with some extended trips, not bad for 30 degree weather with Hankook Optimo...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Steering recall performed, then 33 mpg instead of high 40s

    Had them work on the steering wheel centering yesterday. The mechanic went for a drive with me, and it was 5degrees down on the right instead of...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Steering recall performed, then 33 mpg instead of high 40s

    Thanks, John. I'll fight for the straightening being free. I don't think the front end alignment is off..I've tested that. I also am back up to...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Jan 17, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Steering recall performed, then 33 mpg instead of high 40s

    Thanks, Agent J. I haven't noticed the usual alignment stuff. I get the steering wheel lined up Tuesday and I'll ask them to check the...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Jan 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Steering recall performed, then 33 mpg instead of high 40s

    you would think they could get the steering wheel centered..pretty basic and important with steering wheel controls for audio and heat...duh. Good...
    Post by: ML Diggs, Jan 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Steering recall performed, then 33 mpg instead of high 40s

    Ah, yeah, I thought about that too, so I did reset it after aBout 16 miles because it was so low and I thought that mighit have been the case....
    Post by: ML Diggs, Jan 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy