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    Prius C No More?

    People are so quick to forget. When gas in the US returns to over $5 per gallon, even my Gen 2 will see a sudden surge in appeal. Electric is...
    Post by: wanderso, Mar 6, 2019 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Rav4 -- Highlander or Outback

    We own a Gen 2 Prius an a 2011 Outback. We bought the Outback new. My in-laws own a 2016 highlander. Specific to the Outback, I have been quite...
    Post by: wanderso, Feb 3, 2019 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Oh No our Prius Broke!

    Great story. If you buy new, take care of it, and keep a vehicle for over 10 years, experiences can certainly be good. Even our ‘97 Ford Escort...
    Post by: wanderso, Dec 31, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    NEED HYBRID MECHANIC TO SWAP MY ENGINE

    Good for you in looking to repurpose your existing Prius if possible. You might call this shop below to see if they have recommendations....
    Post by: wanderso, Dec 31, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Can Toyota Save the Prius

    Quite true, although it could be discontinued in the North American market while still sold elsewhere. 2006 Prius Base
    Post by: wanderso, Dec 28, 2018 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Head gasket question

    You bring up a good point. I’m wondering if I should install a ScanGauge II that reads off of the OBD port. I used this own a Motorhome and...
    Post by: wanderso, Dec 26, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Will Toyota Discontinue the Prius?

    Thank you for the details of this thread. Much appreciated. 2006 Prius Base
    Post by: wanderso, Dec 26, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Will Toyota Discontinue the Prius?

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/12/14/toyota-struggles-to-save-breakthrough-prius-hybrid.html Sales are in decline, at least...
    Thread by: wanderso, Dec 17, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Well, my 2010 just lost it's hybrid battery at 105K mileage

    It’s understandable to be frustrated on this story. A different dealer might be able to negotiate something out of Toyota. The catch is that they...
    Post by: wanderso, Dec 9, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Mechanical noise under dash when warmed up

    Thank you for the note suggesting that it might be the HVAC coolant control valve and for posting the youtube video. I'll take a listen up front...
    Post by: wanderso, Nov 20, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Mechanical noise under dash when warmed up

    Does anyone else hear a noise like this from their dash? I’ve been in it before; not excited about another escapade into it as I cracked a vent...
    Post by: wanderso, Nov 14, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Mechanical noise under dash when warmed up

    I should clarify that the sound isn't always there, but it is pretty common.
    Post by: wanderso, Nov 13, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Mechanical noise under dash when warmed up

    After our '06 Prius has been running for several minutes, we hear a sound under the dash. This sound exists even while parked in "ready" mode and...
    Thread by: wanderso, Nov 13, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion