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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    John, I used 0W20 synthetic before, gone very quickly. :)
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Need rear bumper 2010+ !

    Talk to a paint shop guy, let him paint your own bumper at his garage. A month ago in a parking lot, a guy drive a van followed me, and did a good...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 19, 2013 in forum: Private Sales
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    For Sale 2011 Prius2

    I am a $8000 car guy. Loop Start: Drive 5 years and take a moderate $5000 depreciation hit in 5 years, and get another $8000 car. Back To Loop
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 19, 2013 in forum: Private Sales
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    Leather vs. Softex

    The best leather I touched is in my Lexus LS400 1998. It's amazing that after 15 years, it is still soft, especially on back seat. It's a little...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 19, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius ranks at top of Consumer Reports survey

    Well, I only have my 2004 Prius for less than 3 years, and my cost is 10 cents/mile, including maintenance, gas, insurance, depreciation, and even...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 19, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    Not a big deal in my view. I got a quote from AutoBeYours, a Prius specialized shop in Indiana. Out of door price for replacing a 50-80K mile...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 18, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    John, when you say "drain holes in the piston skirts", do you mean this?......
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 18, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    Actually the oil burning started 50K miles ago. I was adding 5W30 at the rate of 1qt/2K miles for a long time. Things getting worse recently,...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 18, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    Between Jun and Sep, 5qt of 10W40 lasted 6700 miles on my Prius; Between Sep and Oct, 5qt of 20W50 lasted 5050 miles on same Prius. Between Oct...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 18, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2008 Prius, Package 6, with installed Hymotion A123 L5 pack

    If I have a house to charge, I would bought it above this price.
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 18, 2013 in forum: Private Sales
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    For Sale 2011 Prius2

    I can't find such a deal in Chicago...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 18, 2013 in forum: Private Sales
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    Sounds like something worth video documentation. I will talk to my mechanics, since I don't have the tool/skill/garage to get this done. Give me a...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    Ha, I was just wondering how to start the engine without spark plug. :) What's the procedure/setting to force the engine to run when power turned...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    That sounds like a great project for me. I will do some research and let you know the result. Thanks a lot!
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    If it does not break now, it may last more than one year I believe. Let's see. I've saved about $8000 on gas just by switch to this car 100K miles...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    Just passed emission test.
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 16, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    I assume regular mechanics can do the Prius engine swap without much knowledge on hybrid system, correct? Thanks!
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 16, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    I am about to do the emission test very soon. That will tell us something I guess.
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 16, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    Thanks for all the input! I will keep driving it while adding oil weekly at 1qt/600mi. If one day the oil consumption suddenly gets worse, say...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Burning oil at same rate regardless of oil thickness --- What does it tell us?

    There is no smoke out of pipe. If there is, I am sure I will smell it. Last time some said if PCV valve bad, it could causing oil burning. So I...
    Post by: AllenZ, Dec 14, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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