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    Some observations Ive made about my 2013 Pip vs my coworkers 2016 Chevy Volt

    I purchased a Chevy Bolt back in January and recently purchased a used 2013 Prius Plug in. I am able to use the same charge cable for both...
    Post by: nai1ed, Jun 2, 2021 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    2009 Gen5 Navigation Backup Disk

    I wonder if the Prius has a standard IDE DVD drive. Maybe I could swap it?
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    What car does your Prius replace?

    After spending around $500 a month for gas on my Dodge Ram Truck, I said Enough is Enough. My truck was getting 14-15 mpg, now I'm getting 46 mpg....
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 18, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Electronic anti-corrosion module: does it really work?

    I've heard of people painting the under body and frame with aluminum paint. Not sure how well it works, but one guy painted his exhaust with...
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Mini VCI tech stream version 7.30

    Glad to hear you have it working now. It has saved me boat loads of money.
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2006 Prius VSC, Brake, Master Warning, and Hybrid Light on - HELP!

    I found out that I had a small leak in my upper radiator hose. It was spraying antifreeze on the Motor Drive sensor causing it to trip.
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    15% Ethanol maybe coming

    It makes no sense why they want to add more Ethanol to gas. I'd rather they raise the price of gas a bit to get people to cut back, then reduce...
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    15% Ethanol maybe coming

    well, they sell lead substitute for older cars. I think it helps provide a better seal with valves in older cars, back in the 70's.
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    15% Ethanol maybe coming

    I used to own a Mazda B3000 pickup that said FlexFuel on it. I was told it could handle up to 85% ethanol, so there must be some different...
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Shorted MG? Codes pulled. May need transaxle.

    Reading the sensor values and DTC codes are two different things. When my Temp Sensor tripped a code, Torque Pro showed what the readings looked...
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Shorted MG? Codes pulled. May need transaxle.

    I would pickup an ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth and get Torque Pro for Android device, then see what the sensors are saying. I had a tripped Motor 1 Temp...
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    15% Ethanol maybe coming

    Lawmakers weigh limit on ethanol in gas | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram If Gas gets a boost of ethanol to 15%, will this...
    Thread by: nai1ed, Apr 2, 2013, 14 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2009 Gen5 Navigation Backup Disk

    I wonder if this new M-Disc technology would work on the factory DVD Nav drives in the Prius. I'd like to make a backup of my NAV DVD if it does work.
    Post by: nai1ed, Apr 1, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Mini VCI tech stream version 7.30

    I ordered version 8.00.034 with CD/Drivers for $25.99 on Ebay, and it worked great. It's a hacked version of Techstream but that's okay, was able...
    Post by: nai1ed, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion