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Is this right? In my experience when batteries reach full SOC the engine never switches to B-mode and the effect of regen braking is still felt. I...
That's a lot of miles! o_O Grapevine is a car killer, it's certainly the toughest stretch of freeway I've ever encountered and the shoulders are...
re: slimfrancis Thanks for your offer. Unfortunately we're on opposite coasts, plus I prefer california cars when buying used.
Driving the C-Max was for a different person/reason than what started this thread. Sorry, I should have made that more clear. Fords aren't really...
re: 2k1Toaster ... Are you collecting Toyota Hybrids? :D But seriously, it's awesome that you can own and compare the various hybrid models....
Great reply! got me laughing. wrt highway travel, she's a 75 mph california girl, does the MPG gas receipt thing at my behest, and enjoys...
My local dealer is offering a 2002 MY with 73,000 miles for ~$8,000. Looking for any insight from folks more knowledgable about 1st gens. I own a...
"Tune up" can mean a lot of different things. What's to tune up on these cars anyway? ... spark plugs, PCV valve, intake filter, throttle...
What are your driving habits? City vs. Freeway?
I would be ecstatic if I got >300K miles out of my Prius. I also monitor RPMs using scangauge and tend to ease back if above 4,000 rpm. I go one...
re: uart Thanks for your data points! Naturally, oil consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. I, too, notice that oil consumption...
I never said that I was surprised by the oil consumption. I asked if others found it surprising. I knew about the oil consumption because I...
woah. off topic, but your info on the rail line thru Tejon caused me to stumble across the Tehachapi Loop. Pretty awesome stuff. Anyways, it's...
ok cool. Guess I'm ready for the next Cannonball Run...
i'm asking if it's any surprise that any oil was consumed at all. could it be an indication of engine wear? (shocking!):eek:
Here's the story: '07 with 72K. This past oil change interval I drove way more miles than typical. I made 3 round trips between LA and Bay Area,...
Same here. The plastic under the fabric on the elbow rest part cracked one day while I was adjusting my seat position. Only my armrest is still...
FWIW, my '07 model does this too. I forget to complain every time I take it to the dealer (which is less and less often these days). Hoping maybe...
I installed goldplug oil plug on two cars about two years ago. Here are my results, your mileage may vary: - '07 Prius w/ 65K mi: magnetic plug...
Took my 2007 (manuf. 11/06) into a dealer yesterday. Only got a new bolt.
