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Nearly every cheap, high mileage Gen2 Prius will need another $$$$ HV (high voltage) battery within the next 5 years. TIP: some sellers might...
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Even w/o a picture, I'm very confident your 7 year old car is totaled. Sad to say but glad you're OK. (y)
As an owner of an 06 with 54k miles, I can say it will need a NEW battery if it hasn't already been replaced. If so, you MUST verify that's it is...
Except for needing a long piece of tubing and a funnel to pour the new fluid from above, it's even easier than an oil change. It's a good idea...
Replying to my own post. I now see you're in Chi-town. Batteries last longer up north in cooler climates so I think you should be good for it...
This should be a sticky.
You keep mentioning heat and..... you're in AZ....... and it's July. :confused: :D Sounds like there could also be an inverter or inverter...
That's EXACTLY what I did 2.5 years ago: found an 06 with only 42k miles and needing a new battery. All in with NEW Toyota battery: $8500.
If you're unaware of this issue, google "Camry headbolt problems". This is not Toyota's first rodeo with early and expensive engine failures....
You are a prime candidate for implementing a grid charging regiment. Not sure how much you drive but another 100k of driving is typically 4-8 yrs.
How is this any different from HV battery life issues? Clarification: that's the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Powertrain is 5yr/60k miles.
Another vote for a/c condensate (water). BTDT Same scenario can occur after an oil change when ultra-light 0w-20 synthetic is still very...
No, don't buy a used prius. Just get a regular car.
I highly suggest you email (or call) Jeff at his business site. He only periodically visits PC. He or someone there will be more than happy to...
Ahh, yes. For some reason, I was thinking the OP had purchased a 2010.
When I had a 2012 Volt, my FOB sat approx. 10-12 ft from the car and the replacement Energi FOB is the same. Zero FOB battery issues with either....
I installed battery powered (last a very long time and give plenty of warning when getting weak) deadbolt touchpad locks on the house f&b doors...
I would second getting the EGR circuit cleaned and replace the PCV valve. I would suggest looking into a battery conditioning program and/or...
That is the worst case scenario for an air-cooled battery: heating up a battery through use (morning commute), then charging L2 in the heat and...
