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    Noise under engine after power down

    Well that's good to hear, hopefully it is just normal AC operation. Seems odd that I never noticed it before, having bought the car new 8 years...
    Post by: solrunner, Jul 8, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Noise under engine after power down

    Yes, only after hot and having been run. How did you discover that on your car? The noise you just recognized from previous experience on other...
    Post by: solrunner, Jul 8, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Noise under engine after power down

    Thanks for all the replies. I will review carefully later and try some more things this weekend. Not sure if this is a coincidence, but I first...
    Post by: solrunner, Jul 8, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Noise under engine after power down

    Anyone want to guess what this sound could be? It occurs after driving, parking, and turning off the car. It sounds like it's coming from under...
    Thread by: solrunner, Jul 7, 2022, 15 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Michelin Tires?

    The Michelin defenders are noticeably quieter and more comfortable than Bridgestone ecopia. Noticeable 1-3 drop in mpg and subjectively feels...
    Post by: solrunner, Dec 18, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What problem is the Prius killer? What is the most common thing to take a Prius off the road?

    This is just an anecdote, but when I was in an NYC Prius taxi, the driver said every single Friday he took his Prius to a mechanic for checkup /...
    Post by: solrunner, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Extremely low mileage

    435 is similar to what I see. I live in Virginia. iPad ?
    Post by: solrunner, Jan 22, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Wipers need fixing. Where should I start?

    I've heard that if you buy silicon wipers, they need replacing far less often than rubber wipers.
    Post by: solrunner, Aug 15, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Just purchased Bridgestone EP422 tires

    I have had the EP 422 Plus for a couple years. Might be a suspension issue but one of the tires was noisy and vibrating right after they...
    Post by: solrunner, Aug 14, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Continental Pure Contact tires unacceptably noisy!

    When you say noisy do you mean a constant smooth loud roar, or a repetitive womp womp womp type sound?
    Post by: solrunner, Aug 1, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Help Fuel Economy <45MPG w/o AC or high speeds

    Are you mostly just commuting to work? If you are taking short trips like 10 minutes / 3 miles, that will lower MPG. The ICE has to warm up...
    Post by: solrunner, Jul 16, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Kyb Suspension backorder

    I think shocks (dampers) take about 1000 miles to wear in. That or you could lower the tire pressure.
    Post by: solrunner, Jun 22, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Virginia residents: Do you need the emissions inspection for your Prius?

    I live in NoVA. It does need the emissions inspection but not as frequently as regular gas cars. I think gas cars need it every year and Prius...
    Post by: solrunner, Jun 21, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What's causing this noise/vibration?

    I've dealt with vibration on my 2013 II. Have you done basics already like wheel balance or Hunter road force balance?
    Post by: solrunner, Jun 11, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting