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    Unusual window tint question

    Both moonroof and side windows are UV -protecting from factory. The side windows are tinted ( not with the film, but glass has a slight color in...
    Post by: alekska, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    Does heat do more damage to a fully charged HV battery or depleted battery

    Fully charged battery is more damaged by high heat than empty one. This was discussed many times here. - Alex
    Post by: alekska, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How to properly mod front HID headllight?

    35 W is just fine. As for the color temperature: 4300 K - OEM on most cars, highest output, just white 5000 K - lower output but more bluer...
    Post by: alekska, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Need MPG Help

    Air conditioning use combined with short trips really kills the mpg Alex
    Post by: alekska, Jun 13, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2008 prius won't stay in gear, goes to neutral when hot

    It sounds like a defective gear switch. Alex
    Post by: alekska, Jun 13, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Blacklion Cilerro tires

    I have never heard of this brand. I only can assume they are low quality Chinese tires. At $70 a piece you could have bought very nice...
    Post by: alekska, Jun 8, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    POLL: Which of these fuel-efficiency improvements do you expect to see in the Gen IV?

    What I was saying is you dont have to limit your vehicle choice to ones with spare only...if you can purchase and carry around your own spare....
    Post by: alekska, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    POLL: Which of these fuel-efficiency improvements do you expect to see in the Gen IV?

    Narrow and large diameter tires as in BMW i3 ??? Would improve highway mileage IMHO. Would look better, too at least from the side :-) - Alex
    Post by: alekska, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    POLL: Which of these fuel-efficiency improvements do you expect to see in the Gen IV?

    Those who feel they need a spare can purchase one an take on a trip with them when needed. On the Leaf owner site (Leaf comes without spare) there...
    Post by: alekska, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Check Hybrid System after installing seat covers

    The car checks resistance of the insulation for high- voltage wires that connect battery to the engine...maybe you damaged the insulation on one...
    Post by: alekska, Jun 3, 2015 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Name that Odometer!

    30k miles
    Post by: alekska, May 30, 2015 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    interesting oil study by Infineum

    To me your statement is not obvious. I have read multiple studies that show increased sludge and deposits forming in "hot" engines. Thickening...
    Post by: alekska, May 27, 2015 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    interesting oil study by Infineum

    Not a very scientific study. A single-car sample. All kind of outliers possible - what if something was wrong with 400-K miles Prius PCV or...
    Post by: alekska, May 22, 2015 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Just Bought a 2005 Prius!

    Original fog lights in Gen 2 are not very useful...not much light and burn out too fast. In mine I have replaced them with LED which I wired to...
    Post by: alekska, May 19, 2015 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Wheel Bearing Failure?

    Slight impact with the curb ( at angle) is another possible reason. Alex
    Post by: alekska, Apr 30, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prius Oil Type

    I guess he is "feeling it" :-) Alex
    Post by: alekska, Apr 30, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    PCV Valve: supposedly new but looks used?

    Mine looked very similar. And I got it from an official Toyota dealer. As long as you dont see any oil inside and it rattles freely when you shake...
    Post by: alekska, Apr 30, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Nitrogen and Air tires on same car.

    Yes. All this thread is like a joke. Alex
    Post by: alekska, Apr 27, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Nitrogen and Air tires on same car.

    CO2 will make tire to overheat....it's a known greenhouse gas ! :) On the other side, CO2 will freeze and tire will collapse at about -70 C I...
    Post by: alekska, Apr 27, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Nitrogen and Air tires on same car.

    So imagine, you filled the tire with air (78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen). You claim nitrogen does not leak. So oxygen leaks out and leaves tire filled...
    Post by: alekska, Apr 25, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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