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    Prius Is Gone

    I traded my Prius in on a Hyundai Azera Limited. Nothing wrong with the Prius except not enough room for my 6'6" frame. It has been a pleasure...
    Thread by: westex39, Feb 13, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Charging battery

    1. Can to use a battery maintainer such as "Battery Tender" to keep the 12v battery completely charged 2. If so where do you connect it? 3....
    Thread by: westex39, Feb 6, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Wheel sizes

    I have a 2007 Touring. Wheel size is 16 X 6". Original tire size was 195/55-16. I installed michelin destiny 205/55-16. The replacement tire...
    Post by: westex39, Feb 6, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Best tires for the Prius?

    I bought Michelin Destiny in a 205/55-16. Much quiter and better ride than the Bridgestone OEM. No noticeable difference in gas mileage....
    Post by: westex39, Feb 6, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Seat Height -- Obvious flaw in otherwise great car

    NYPrius, Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. My plan differs somewhat from theirs. Should achieve the same result. I am worried...
    Post by: westex39, Jan 31, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Seat Height -- Obvious flaw in otherwise great car

    I had the seats moved back three inches so I have lots of leg room up front. How did you move the seats back three inches? I have an...
    Post by: westex39, Jan 31, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Seat Height -- Obvious flaw in otherwise great car

    What would be even better would be a 8 way power seat for both driver and passenger. I am seriously considering trading my Prius in on a Camry,...
    Post by: westex39, Jan 29, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    I think the decision's been made...

    I change my own oil. I put 3quarts & 20 ozs with a filter change. The level on the dip stick is dead on full. I check the oil level after 30...
    Post by: westex39, Jan 25, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Seat Height -- Obvious flaw in otherwise great car

    I tried to do that too. Once I raised the seat up to install the washers the bolt hole was so misaligned I couldn't get it started. Can you...
    Post by: westex39, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    smart key - unlock TWO doors?

    Grab the passenger side door handle. It will open all the doors.
    Post by: westex39, Jan 14, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Oil type recommendation.

    Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30.
    Post by: westex39, Jan 12, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    vote on your favorite prius color

    1 - Barsalona Red 2 - Seaside Pearl 3 - Silver
    Post by: westex39, Jan 12, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Buying New Tires

    Final update: I had the Michelin Destiny tires installed this morning. What a difference. Noise and ride comfort are improved. Cornering is...
    Post by: westex39, Jan 10, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum