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    WTB 2010-2012 Prius Gen 3 Wheel Covers

    I'm looking for a set of 4 OEM/stock wheel covers from the 2010-2012 Prius (Gen 3) model years. If you have a set, please PM me with price and...
    Thread by: scoobydrew, Sep 7, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: Private Sales
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    I have roughly 2,500 miles on the Michelin Defenders on my 2013 Gen 3 with about 110k miles (original owner). For reference, the car came stock...
    Post by: scoobydrew, Dec 6, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    35% Tint All Around

    Thanks for posting these pics. I've been waffling between 35% all around vs. 35% fronts and 20% rears and will likely go with the latter.
    Post by: scoobydrew, May 30, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Doesn't Switch Back to EV Mode

    Thanks for the input. A few weeks after my original post, I cleaned the EGR pipe and the ports in the intake manifold. There was definitely...
    Post by: scoobydrew, Nov 21, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Rattle after Cat protector installation

    I installed the CCM "Cat Security" shield on my Gen 3 and have had a rattle ever since. Like others, the rattle occurs during acceleration, but...
    Post by: scoobydrew, Sep 17, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Doesn't Switch Back to EV Mode

    Hi All, I'm the original owner of a 2013 Prius Two with 104k miles on the clock. The car has been trouble free for all these years. However,...
    Thread by: scoobydrew, Aug 9, 2021, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Catalytic converter protection: Auto Defender vs. Cat Shield?

    To those who have installed one of the available shields on your Gen 3, have any of you noticed rattling under acceleration? I bought the...
    Post by: scoobydrew, Nov 2, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    High Pitched Noise When Decelerating or Coasting?

    I've had my 2013 Prius (base) for almost a year now with ~18,000 miles on it. Today when leaving work to go home, I noticed that whenever I let...
    Thread by: scoobydrew, Sep 10, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Vent Blowing Cool Air at Higher Temps or Just Me?

    Thanks for the replies everyone. Just to confirm what you guys are saying -- if I switch the vent direction setting to WINDSHIELD & FOOTWELL, it...
    Post by: scoobydrew, Feb 23, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Vent Blowing Cool Air at Higher Temps or Just Me?

    Thanks for the quick reply. A/C was definitely not engaged.
    Post by: scoobydrew, Feb 16, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Vent Blowing Cool Air at Higher Temps or Just Me?

    Hi all, I purchased a brand new 2013 Prius 2 last October and I'm loving it so far. However, I notice that even if it's slightly warm outside,...
    Thread by: scoobydrew, Feb 16, 2014, 20 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting