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Just as a minor correction, ECO mode does not make the accelerator stiffer or harder to push. The Prius accelerator pushes against a spring, and...
The rate of leakage *is* a function of the pressure difference across whatever membrane or void is in question. That part you have right. What is...
To be pedantic, air does leak into tires, but it leaks out at a faster rate. Tom
Anecdotal stories should not be confused with science. People find all sorts of weird correlations; our brains are wired for it. A correlation...
The battery will drain in those situations, which is exactly what it should do. The alternative is to run the engine, which is what a conventional...
Good comment about student loans. She is in pretty good shape. She made it through undergrad without any loans. She does have loans now, but she...
On Friday our daughter became Doctor Tegan Wetherbee Roobol, with a doctorate in physical therapy. Seven and a half years of college finally...
Speedometers are designed to be a bit optimistic. By international law, speedometers cannot display a speed that is lower than the actual speed,...
Certainly the mechanics of holding and operating a phone is a distraction, so hands free makes sense in that respect, but the conversation itself...
I have lots of use with lead-acid batteries. The house bank on our boat has been in use for over a decade, and it's still going strong. Other...
The Gen II manual refers to a "hill holder", but it's really just augmented automatic creep. Tom
I think Richard misread your post. Tom
Exactly. The whole bird killer issue dates to earlier designs that used guy wires and were very poorly sited. The concern expressed about turbine...
If anyone wants to upgrade their car, come and drive my Jeep TJ for a day. Every car feels like a luxury car after driving the Jeep. :D Tom
Normal - nothing to worry about. Tom
Re: Why do people say the felling between regen braking and regular braking is so different? This isn't because of regenerative braking, but...
B mode is *not* a down-shift, and certainly doesn't produce more power. When not braking (both explicit and simulated engine drag), B mode feels...
It could be as simple as a bad connection or blown fuse. It doesn't have to be expensive. Tom
Remove the battery and you've got it. Tom
The arguments being put fort against phone regulation could just as well be made against drunk driving. For a long time we treated drinking and...
