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The Prius 12 volt battery is charged by a dc-dc converter that takes the traction battery voltage of approximately 200 volts dc and converts it...
A battery tender is a good way to go. Just install it and forget about the 12 volt battery going dead. I have one of these: Harbor Freight Tools...
This is a previously discussed issue, and one with conflicting opinions. These guys seem to have no problems using a vacuum tool: Art's...
2008 Package #2, 5000 miles @ 50MPG. Mixed short, long, city and highway. Tires @ 42/40PSI.
The main 200+ volt traction battery is a Nickel metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. The 12 volt starting battery is a lead acid battery. There are no...
Haven't had the same problem, but I have observed that the brake discs will form a thin layer of rust in the time it takes to wash the car. Next...
Just a quick math check: According to Treasury Stats for 2007 there were approximately 139 millon individual tax returns filed and $1.37...
Some additional information on how a commercial garage says they do this change/bleed process can be found at: Art's Automotive - 30K Service, 2nd...
So did you calculate the overall mileage by total miles driven divided by the gas you put in? Remember the first tank may not have been...
A quick comment on MFD mileage vs hand calculated mileage. Because of the bladder tank, you never know from tank to tank how full the tank really...
I intended to not reset mine, but when I cleaned the fingerprints off the screen with the microfiber cloth there it went! Bye-bye overall MPG....
There's one sure fire cure for computer "breakers" and that's a good imaging program and copying the images to an external drive. That way when...
To minimize battery drain while your car is not driven, turn off the Smart Key system with the button under the steering wheel when you leave your...
No fob or key needs to leave your pocket, the door unlocks when it senses your hand in the handle, and you pull to open it! Its the coolest...
RON2008: "Just wait. Pretty soon, We will have to register non electric bikes or even our feet." That reminded me of this: If you drive a car,...
Just curious, did you jump at the battery or at the jump start terminal under the hood? And thanks for posting your diagnosis. Too many threads...
MSRP sticker on my 2008 Package 2 including $199 floor mats was $24309 pretax, so looks like you got yours under sticker? If so that's a good...
If the dome lights don't work, you should check the voltage up front at the jump start terminal in the fusebox and open a door to activate the...
I've had the 3M Paint Protection Film installed on my Silver 2002 Solara since it was new, and have no paint discoloration or fading at all and no...
Because of the bladder fuel tank, the Prius does not reliably fill to the same level each time, making it impossible to calculate an accurate mpg...
