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OP said, "Do any PIP (or other) owners do routine oil analysis when doing an oil filter and oil change?" Routine maintenance? Just the engine?...
But Gen3 Transaxles don't have magnetic drain plugs. That metallic brew of wear particles is always in suspension. What is best for the car? Is...
Under using an engine? What about that Boston guy with 90% EV usage on his PiP. He changes the oil at 10k miles and throws away 1000 mile old oil....
drash, $1725 difference is decent if a PiP suits your driving bisco, are you saying you can get a PiP for the same as a liftback? Wouldn't...
Is it $5000 more for the PiP, over the Prius hatchback? Is that before the $2500 tax break? $2500 for a bigger battery and some new SW might...
John, As a consumer I have no idea what a business model is, nor do I care about it. I pay Cost-per-Mile. So does everyone else. The PiP gets...
John, I keep asking: Undermining WHAT? Your love of the PiP? OK, your Li-ion pack stays at a comfy 100° F, not that bad, not great. Now what is...
Jeff N, You are probably correct about this: most PHEVs and BEVs are being sold and driven in areas of the country that have cleaner electricity...
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So, you can't trust EPA testing because it is self-reported by the manufacturer? And performed on a dyno so no outside variables can affect the...
Keep in mind when comparing FE from official sources and incredibly high owner reported FE that there are ideal conditions required for these...
karmamule, Congrats on your purchase! It will be an incredible ride! Wish I had the dough... Is there a Supercharger in your area? I can see a...
Lead acids self discharge. Li-ions don't, but they do age quicker if left with a full charge, supposedly. Thus the manual recommendation. A...
I swear I'm not a hypermiling A/H. This was on back roads with 30, 35, 45 mph speed limits. I did the speed limit, for a change. Below is my total...
edit: Greg, MG2 is directly connected to the axles. It's MG1 that creates the ratio between the engine and the wheels. It always requires power to...
When at steady state speeds MG2 is producing power that is consumed by MG1 for it to maintain the RPM the engine is at to produce the power...
NOTE: Adult pros and cons discussion to follow. Disregard if it is not your cup O'tea. IF the gen3 was intended to also be the PiP from the start...
John, I'm not "attempting" anything. There are no concerted efforts afoot. I'm just stating the obvious to help the OP consider all his options in...
