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It is freewheeling the electric motor since it cannot use regenerative braking with a full battery. For some reason, it also likes to turn on the...
Michelin OEM tires also claim excellent fuel efficiency (aka very low rolling resistance). Given that Michelin is a better brand than Toyo in...
It looks like Toyota has two OEM 19” tires—Toyo Extensa A/S II and Michelin Primacy A/S—as well as a winter tire (Michelin X-Ice Snow). I would...
It happens in Gen 4, too. I think they are isolated cases arising from the particular owners, such as using hand lotions or sanitizers with...
Snow in LA? I’ll take my chances. ;)
Correct, my Dunlop Enasave tires were made in Japan by Sumitomo. Now, that is a sleek-looking aero wheel cover, too. ;) [IMG]
My true lifetime HEV mileage for my Gen 4 Prius Prime PHEV, verified by fill-up receipts, is 67 mpg. (It shows about 72 mpg on the dash display,...
The conservative estimate is six years; so, I will multiply it by two. ;) You will start seeing cracks when the rubber gets old anyway.
Well, low rolling resistance or the lack of it is the first thing you should check when you buy a Prius tire. Reviews/ratings don’t mean a thing....
Why would you install a tire that does not have low rolling resistance on a Prius? Isn’t the whole idea of getting a Prius to get the best fuel...
It looks like they are only on the lower grille. You should be able to pass the cord through the upper grille. I don’t see the need for a...
No, not really. These days most lead–acid batteries are center-vented. Here is an AGM battery I installed on my Gen 4 Prius Prime. It works both...
I know that sucks. That is the only safety feature the LE/SE are missing. Never use the DRL-off position in case you forget to turn on the headlights.
The same thing with the Gen 4 Prius Prime. It was a good-looking car and the exterior looks didn’t change a bit throughout its 2017–2022...
Regarding the price tag, a Gen 2 Prius cost about $26,000 when I was shopping for a Toyota in 2008. Adjusted for inflation, that is $40,000 today....
Why is so hard to get that Gen 4 and Gen 5 have active grill shutters?
Adjusted for the inflation, Prius is a lot cheaper now than when you bought yours, and it is a far better and more advanced car. Those add-ons...
September/Q3 US sales were reported today. The average gain for the HEV/PHEV models from the previous year is currently at 63%. It looks like the...
Except, the 2025 sales will hit about 300,000 again, similar to the golden years. So, a new Prius era seems to have started.
The article already acknowledges the Camry Hybrid. You also need to exclude SUVs and trucks, which sell many times more than cars in the US. If...
