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The simplest answer is driving the posted speed limit on the highway, not above it. However in rush hour traffic, I prefer to drive 5 mph over...
The dividing bar isn't a big factor in rear visibility, although headlights can be covered by the bar at night. Some people find the bar very...
The Yokohama Avid S33D were the OEM tires on my 2012 Prius, which I replaced with the Bridgestone Ecopia EP20. The noise and ride were clearly...
Troy, I've struggled with the same question, and I'm also a BITOG member. No PureOne cartridge is offered for the Gen III Prius, the Purolator...
Yes, I suspect Toyota marketing and sales push aside the engineering department for profit. This isn't exclusive to Toyota, it's an industry-wide...
I would take Mendel's advice if you want to inspect the brake pads yourself. If they truly measure 4mm, you don't have much pad left. The brake...
There are some good reasons behind the instructions in your Owner's Manual: 1. Avoid constant rpm for long periods, so you will properly seat...
These studies reflects the prejudices of the researchers more than the behavior of the drivers. Perhaps it reflects my own biases, but my worst...
Thanks, that's pretty cool. It's the functional equivalent of having a pre-oiler.
When MG1 spins up the engine, does that mean oil pressure is also established before startup? Otherwise, it increases wear.
I've owned a 2009 Civic Hybrid and 2012 Prius. Both cars had oversized radiators for such small engines. Neither burned any oil. I wouldn't say...
Not everyone grasps reality. Toyota sells cars for profit. They didn't go into business to provide you with a "lifetime vehicle," nor to fill your...
As far as I know, a coolant flush is allowed on the Prius, but not a transmission flush.
Great observations. You offer some compelling reasons for changing it sooner rather than later.
No, you're not missing anything. They're probably thinking of the engine air filter, which can affect how the car runs. The cabin filter helps...
No, I wasn't discussing 0-60 mph acceleration, only overall efficiency. The 74% figure was from Indy John, but it's nothing I've verified. The 64%...
Most people are shocked the first time they see the real-world energy losses of vehicles. Conventional vehicles are lucky to reach 35% energy...
I agree with Mendel. The centrally-located instrument panel is bad ergonomics. The majority of the time, I drive straight ahead and don't turn...
Yes, another tax-crazy legislator who can't stand it when somebody finds an honest way out. Never mind that most legislators themselves are using...
Yes, the oil flow direction is from the outside to the inside of the filter media (it exits from the center hole). During manufacturing, it...
