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2004 Prius a collector's car? If Toyota only made about 24,000 model 2004 cars then this is destined to become a collector's car (unless...
I used 3 large washers under the front seat bolts for a while. The bolts are metric, go to the hardware store and get some that are about a half...
Most aluminum with color is from anodizing (from a plating shop). You can anodize aluminum in almost any color including a very dark grey-black....
My handheld GPS shows my speedo is reading 1 mph fast at 70mph (cruise control on) and the radar gun speed signs show the same error at 50mph.
Do NOT trust the flashing light to show 2 gallons in the tank. I have gone 50 miles and run out of gas after the yellow light came on and I've...
I drive in the Stockton - Livermore area the most and it's been in the 90 degree+ range for the last 6 weeks. I drive almost 1,000 miles/week so...
I chose the stock tire size for a direct size comparison (sale price $70 each w/mounting,balancing,etc.). Plus I was guessing the lower 60...
Wimpy Tire Test. Park your Prius on a flat surface. 1-Go to the back bumper, on one side or the other. Push horizontally on the side of the...
I only "semi-pulse" drive on 2 lane country roads with stop signs. Never in traffic. I say semi-pulse because because while coasting gives the...
For acceleration I use the MFD screen that shows if the battery is charging. Try NOT to charge the battery during acceleration. Charging the...
IT's THE TIRES !!!! I now have 4,500 miles on my Bridgestone RE950 185-65/15 tires and my Prius now handles like a go kart. However, above...
Brian, Do you have access to a wheel scale? I suspect some of the quirky handling could be related to "wedge" or weight distribution but I don't...
Simple, It is a HUGE topic of debate and the main thread has lead to three different forums with over 6,000 views of just one of the forum...
[b][size=18]Bridgestone 950 TIRES installed I tried to post this a few days ago, but I think I messed up: I just had Bridgestone 950 tires...
[size=18]Bridgestone 950 TIRES installed I tried to post this a few days ago, but I think I messed up: I just had Bridgestone 950 tires...
I made up a new accronym: M.E.S. or Maximum Efficiency Speed I calculate this as the speed where MPH=MPG. For the Prius this is about 54. I...
Tideland, You can pull the small grills out around the fog lights to look for damage. Pull down and to the front GENTLY from the bottom. They...
DaveinOlyWA, note how Honda says is "available" for conversion. Since most genrators-motors run at about 25-35% efficiency you are only going to...
This also helps to illustrate why "impulse" driving is most efficient for the Prius (i.e. quick accleration to speed and then cruise at constant...
