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    New Optima Battery DOA (almost); And Getting Worse

    I would recommend EVER Reputable Dealer in the batteries check the product before it leaves the gate!:rockon:
    Post by: ramdisk01, Feb 28, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Optima DS46B24R Prius Specific 12v. Battery

    I replaced my 2010 OEM battery because it was shot. Partly it was because of such a short lifetime, I selected the Optima.
    Post by: ramdisk01, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Optima DS46B24R Prius Specific 12v. Battery

    Does this make sense? I replaced my 2010 Gen III EOM battery with the Optima Prius specific battery about 3 months ago. I drive about 300...
    Post by: ramdisk01, Feb 24, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    [WARNING] Running out of gas (Gen III)

    I drive a Prius Gen 3 and believe it is the easiest car I've owned in 40 years to let run out of Gas! Here is why. Owners manual says fuel...
    Post by: ramdisk01, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Airbag light on + Check Hybrid System, after 2DIN install

    Does anybody think this procedure sounds strangely similar to how Dorothy made her Ruby slippers operational! Three Clicks and your done. I...
    Post by: ramdisk01, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    2010 Prius Gas Tank

    Well I am a little confused. Is the useable fuel capacity 11.9 us Gal or 10 us gal because of the bladder? My fuel computer showed 10 miles till...
    Post by: ramdisk01, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Aluminum-Celmet Could Increase Electric Vehicle Range by 300%

    I think the point here is not 300% vs 400%, if this is real then EV's make a giant advance. America becomes Energy Independent! Great for...
    Post by: ramdisk01, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Jump Start Tip for Gen 3

    That is a good idea but not my point. The service guy explained that some jumper cables supply power to only ONE side of the clothespin clamp...
    Post by: ramdisk01, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Jump Start Tip for Gen 3

    A small courtesy light left on, after 3 days completely drained my battery. Dead as a doornail! No problem, car is in my garage surrounded by...
    Thread by: ramdisk01, Jul 5, 2011, 18 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Most Obscure Gen III Facts (way out there)

    Boy, Thats my pick for most obscure!:p
    Post by: ramdisk01, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Keyless Entry Extender Accessory

    A most desired and valuable accessory from the Prius crowd would be a powerful rangebooster. This could be in the form of a booster on the...
    Thread by: ramdisk01, Jun 7, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Higher weight oil in Hot climates?

    A few years ago we used heavier oils in warm climates, eg. SAE 40, and lighter oils in cold climates SAE 30. As time went on multiviscosity bcame...
    Post by: ramdisk01, Jun 7, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting