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    Portable battery to charge Prime available?

    Given the cost and hassle involved, maybe just using charge mode doesn't seem so bad?
    Post by: rdgrimes, Jan 20, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Portable battery to charge Prime available?

    If there was it would weigh several hundred pounds and be the size of a large suitcase.
    Post by: rdgrimes, Jan 20, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Prime Cabin Heater Question

    Does the inverter coolant also feed the heater core?
    Post by: rdgrimes, Dec 29, 2021 in forum: Prime Technical Discussion
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    Warranty policies

    Brakes are a bad example, since brake wear is excluded from warranty coverage. Dealers live or die by their service department, so they're not...
    Post by: rdgrimes, Dec 23, 2021 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Prius Prime harsh ride quality?

    Ride comfort is completely subjective. Go drive a different one, or a new one, as a comparison.
    Post by: rdgrimes, Dec 6, 2021 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Is 25 to 40 mile range enough for everyday?

    There's no law against charging your Prime more than once per day.
    Post by: rdgrimes, Nov 27, 2021 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Slow heat

    This all sounds normal to me. Heat pumps are pretty inefficient below freezing, and the colder it is the less efficient they are. That's why the...
    Post by: rdgrimes, Nov 11, 2021 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    21 Prime Limited creeping forward in every gear?

    Doesn't the '21 have an automatic electric parking brake?
    Post by: rdgrimes, Oct 12, 2021 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Possible Issues?

    I think that can happen if the shutter is obstructed. Maybe you had a leaf or something stuck in there?
    Post by: rdgrimes, Oct 12, 2021 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2022 Lexus NX Official Thread

    All the hybrids with AWD (AWDi) work more or less the same way. Minor differences in the rear gearboxes, motors and software, but all the Toyota...
    Post by: rdgrimes, Oct 10, 2021 in forum: Lexus Hybrids and EVs
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    A/T tires on a Prius Prime?

    A-T type tires won't give you any more sturdiness than any other good tire. I'd suggest Michelin Defenders, there are several variations. All you...
    Post by: rdgrimes, Oct 10, 2021 in forum: Prime Accessories and Modifications
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    Fixing a slow leak in tire help

    My local Discount Tire store fixes leaks for free, but then I have bought lots of tires from them.
    Post by: rdgrimes, Oct 10, 2021 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2022 Lexus NX Official Thread

    That would be grossly inaccurate information. True the HiHy was the first example of AWDi systems, but that was 2 generations ago and before it...
    Post by: rdgrimes, Oct 8, 2021 in forum: Lexus Hybrids and EVs
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    2018 PP+ dome light switch

    I'd start by replacing the bulb.
    Post by: rdgrimes, Sep 12, 2021 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Length of included service on new Prius Prime?

    Toyota pays for the 2 oil change services regardless of when they happen. A dealer may balk at doing it because they are lazy, but Toyota does pay...
    Post by: rdgrimes, Sep 3, 2021 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)