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    Engine Block Heater = Quicker Cabin Heat?

    Our 2008 Prius has become the teenagers' vehicle. Since it's parked outside in a cold climate (typically 15°F to 35°F), I'm wondering...
    Thread by: Tim in Hollywood, Feb 21, 2025, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Alignment - Within Specs, but barely?

    My car is a 2008 Pruis (Base). Accordingly, Costco will only inflate to 35 psi (35/33 on the door jamb sticker). Oh well. I have an air...
    Post by: Tim in Hollywood, Jul 24, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Alignment - Within Specs, but barely?

    Hi all, Thank you for all of the feedback. I wasn't sure whether any replies would be forthcoming, since this isn't the most popular area...
    Post by: Tim in Hollywood, Jul 20, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Alignment - Within Specs, but barely?

    I had an earlier set of EP422s. Ran them at 42/40psi. Ran the recent set at 35psi each. Neither set seemed to last anywhere near as long as...
    Post by: Tim in Hollywood, Jul 19, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Alignment - Within Specs, but barely?

    Hi all, 2008 Prius Base. Around 130,000 miles. 40,000 miles ago, I got the Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 at Costco and alignment at a...
    Thread by: Tim in Hollywood, Jul 17, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Heavy Wear on Inside Rear Tires

    What would cause a bent axle? That seems like it would be a very noticeable occurrence to have happened. It's never been any any collision or...
    Post by: Tim in Hollywood, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Heavy Wear on Inside Rear Tires

    Thanks for the quick responses! A couple follow-up questions: 1. Is it correct that a Toyota dealership will not add shims to correct for this?...
    Post by: Tim in Hollywood, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Heavy Wear on Inside Rear Tires

    Hi all, Wondering if any of you have any suggestions about the heavy wear on the inside of both rear tires on my 2008 Prius (Base, Package...
    Thread by: Tim in Hollywood, Jan 8, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Heavy Duty Cargo Net for Prius?

    We're looking for something more secure, not make-shift.
    Post by: Tim in Hollywood, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Heavy Duty Cargo Net for Prius?

    Hi all, I'm looking for a very heavy duty cargo net for the rear cargo area. Since I'm planning to haul firewood, I need something quite...
    Thread by: Tim in Hollywood, Jun 10, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Michelin HydroEdge with Green X or Michelin Energy Saver A/S?

    Hi all, Having spent several hours reading through a mountain of replacement tire posts, I have a few questions... We are making...
    Post by: Tim in Hollywood, May 24, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum