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    engine noise in park while running

    Yes, noise is immediately present at push of start button in an unheated, closed garage attached to home. Garage temp likely 10-15 degrees higher...
    Post by: steve duncan, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    engine noise in park while running

    Is fuel efficiency dropoff unique to a hybrid? I have a 2000 Saturn that gets basically the same MPG regardless of the season or temperature....
    Post by: steve duncan, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    engine noise in park while running

    The cold issue occurred to me as an explanation for the MPG drop. I note other owners mentioning fuel efficiency dropoffs in extreme cold. We...
    Post by: steve duncan, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    engine noise in park while running

    I've read multiple references here to engine noises paired with some degree of shaking or vibration. She observes no motion beyond the normal...
    Post by: steve duncan, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    engine noise in park while running

    My wife bought a new 2010 Prius Hybrid. It has consistently achieved 51+ miles per gallon. She bought it in June-2010 and at the 7000 mile mark...
    Thread by: steve duncan, Jan 21, 2011, 19 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum