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    Timing Cover Gasket Warranty?

    Thanks all for the suggestions. I took the car back to the dealer. They said there is no leak and showed me pictures of my car without a...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, May 16, 2017 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Timing Cover Gasket Warranty?

    I went to a second dealer this morning who told me that seeping is when no oil falls to the ground. Leaking is when oil falls to the ground....
    Post by: VCsPriusC, May 9, 2017 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Timing Cover Gasket Warranty?

    Yes, a leak is covered. But, they said it's not leaking--it's seeping, and they said seepage is not covered but leaking is...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, May 9, 2017 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Timing Cover Gasket Warranty?

    The Customer Svc person told me Toyota reimburses dealerships for repairs like this, so why would the dealership be so stingy? To save the...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, May 9, 2017 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Timing Cover Gasket Warranty?

    Thank you. I'm going to take the car to another dealer. I have the documentation from the first dealer, including their saying I have to drive 100...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, May 9, 2017 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Timing Cover Gasket Warranty?

    I have 44,789 miles on the car, actually 44,893. I feel like an idiot, but I just finished driving 100 miles...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, May 9, 2017 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Timing Cover Gasket Warranty?

    My trusty mechanic discovered a slow leak with my timing cover gasket. I have 5 days left on my warranty, so mechanice told me to get to Toyota...
    Thread by: VCsPriusC, May 8, 2017, 19 replies, in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    37 MPG?? 2012 Prius C--Three

    Happy Holidays, Habnar! Your tips will certainly be used...I've been doing better with my Prius since watching YouTube and paying attention to my...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    37 MPG?? 2012 Prius C--Three

    Hey, davidc83! Congrats on your purchase...hope it's going really well for you! When I buy Shell gasoline, my car seems to get better mileage, so...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    37 MPG?? 2012 Prius C--Three

    Sean! Yeah, I hear you on this fact when it comes to optimizing MPG. There have been days when I've been on the road and thinking about work...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    37 MPG?? 2012 Prius C--Three

    Haven't logged in for quite a while! Thanks for the tips, Munpot 42. I find that following people's suggestions helped me increase the MPG but...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    37 MPG?? 2012 Prius C--Three

    Thanks, DKTVAV! 40 MPG with a full load going to Big Bear?? I'm so jealous! I'm going to look at the battery vent under the rear seat. Based on...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, Sep 24, 2015 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    37 MPG?? 2012 Prius C--Three

    Hey, skayaks!! Thanks for the suggestions. I'm almost always in ECO mode. My AC is set to Auto, but I like it cool...70 most of the time. I'm...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, Sep 24, 2015 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    37 MPG?? 2012 Prius C--Three

    vskid3! Thanks for the help! I do get better mileage while driving in regular/off-peak hours around the city, but the best I've ever noticed...
    Post by: VCsPriusC, Sep 23, 2015 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy