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    Winter Tires

    I live in Erie, PA, and I use winter wiper blades. I use Trico brand, one part number 37-260, 26 inch blade for the driver's side, and one part...
    Post by: nwpa, Oct 14, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    rear disc replacement for drums

    In addition to changing to discs in the rear one would need to make allowance for the changes needed to incorporate the mechanical parking brake.
    Post by: nwpa, Sep 9, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Does the electric engine have more torque or gasoline?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Perk @ Jul 19 2007, 04:19 PM) 481776</div> I would add that, in my opinion, Toyota has done a masterful job in...
    Post by: nwpa, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Does the electric engine have more torque or gasoline?

    The torque at RPM is what needs to be looked in thinking about your question. The torque of the gas engine is listed at 82 lb-ft at 4200 RPM....
    Post by: nwpa, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    How does the newer Prius do on slick roads.

    I had been driving all-wheel drive Subaru Legacy in two cars over 13 years. October 2006 we traded on an 07 Prius. Being ony front wheel drive,...
    Post by: nwpa, Jul 7, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Say 'Hybrid' and Many People Will Hear 'Prius'

    http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/04/business...nyt&emc=rss
    Post by: nwpa, Jul 4, 2007 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Best cargo mat?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Daniel Sefton @ Jun 18 2007, 08:59 AM) 463908</div> Soon after I purchased the Prius I purchased a WeaterTech...
    Post by: nwpa, Jun 19, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    another maintenance light question

    Two questions: 1. What was the mileage at your first oil change? 2. Was the maintenance reminder light reset at that time?
    Post by: nwpa, Jun 19, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    I was driving behind a camry

    It could be possible that the catalytic converter was interacting with motor fuel with a high sulfer content and putting out hydrogen sulfide, ie,...
    Post by: nwpa, Jun 16, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    AC Question

    Hobbit: Thankyou for your quick answer. It makes sense, with your input, it to be a high voltage motor. Also, thank you for the link to the...
    Post by: nwpa, Jun 3, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    AC Question

    I know the air conditioning is driven by an electric motor? Am I corredt to assume that it is a 12 volt motor? We are still very pleased with...
    Thread by: nwpa, Jun 3, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Fuel mileage

    I was in a group this morning and some were complaining about the price of motor fuel. I mentioned the average MPG of my current tank in urban,...
    Thread by: nwpa, May 22, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Mitsubishi backs electric cars

    crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9717035-1.html?tag=rsspr.6182152
    Post by: nwpa, May 8, 2007 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News