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    Maximizing vehicle security

    We are all thankful for our Prius during this period of rising gas prices. I am trying to maximize the security for my 2015 Prius three. Can...
    Thread by: phdchp, Mar 11, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Serpentine Belt

    My wife's 2008 has 137k miles on it with the original belt. I started getting nervous about the belt breaking and leaving her stranded. After...
    Post by: phdchp, Oct 23, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Battery Pack Life Expectancy

    The April 2014 issue of Consumer Reports ( the annual automotive issue ) had the following statement on page 91. "For the first time we're...
    Post by: phdchp, Mar 28, 2014 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Anybody buy a certified prius?

    We bought a 2008 in 2009 as a CPO that was also a rental car. I had a lot of miss givings but it turned out great! See my post on the "100,000...
    Post by: phdchp, Jul 29, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    100,000 Mile Club

    Just turned over 100K miles on our 2008. She has been an absolutely great purchase and was bought as a certified previously owned vehicle from a...
    Post by: phdchp, Jul 26, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Benefits of the ScanGauge II

    phdchp: how does one do that, get SOC info on the Scangauge. I tried to read/understand the x-gauge portion of the instruction manual and it...
    Post by: phdchp, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Benefits of the ScanGauge II

    I have recently purchased a SGII for a GenII. The SGII has 4.05 software. I am having a problem with the SGII turning itself off from 1 to 20...
    Post by: phdchp, Jan 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Updated list of Gen II XGauges (ScanGauge)

    Vincent Thanks for the good information. As you can imagine, I have more questions. The other car that I have is a 1997 Lexus SC300, and I...
    Post by: phdchp, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Updated list of Gen II XGauges (ScanGauge)

    Thanks a lot Vincent. Are you suggesting that I change the 4th digit in MTH to an A to see what happens? After listening to the discussion on...
    Post by: phdchp, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Updated list of Gen II XGauges (ScanGauge)

    In the first note from Dan., he talks about ccl and cdl. He says that they should be watched. I just installed a ScanGauge II on a 2008 Prius....
    Post by: phdchp, Dec 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    ScanGauge II first connection READY or ON?

    Thanks to jdcollins5 and 2009prius. You are both right. The scangaugeII (4.05) turns on when the lower right button is pressed. Information can...
    Post by: phdchp, Dec 14, 2011 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    ScanGauge II first connection READY or ON?

    I have the most basic question about the scanGauge. If I stay in the IGN-ON mode too long when I am programming, will I not drain the 12v...
    Post by: phdchp, Dec 14, 2011 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    New Scangauge II $125 shipped 6/1/2011

    Amazon has the ScanGauge II for $121 with free shipping on 12/10/11. :cheer2:
    Post by: phdchp, Dec 10, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Bye BMW 745i welcome Prius

    We traded a 2002 BMW 740il in on a 2008 Prius. That was one of the best moves we ever made. The BMW was eating us alive on maintenance: oil...
    Post by: phdchp, Oct 7, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum