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You kind of missed my point (my apologies for not making it explicitly obvious). People who meticulously care for their Priuses don’t seem to be...
My experience matches yours, and I agree that it seems pretty strange. But then again, I apparently don’t live in the “Prius Chat Universe”!...
Many folks around here drive less than 5k a year. Again, I don’t know how to explain the apparent contradiction except to, once again, point to...
Of course I haven’t asked everyone one of them :rolleyes: . However, I have talked to many of them and, NONE have mentioned any problems....
The area I live in there are quite a few Gen 2s and 3s running around (especially considering the population of the area) and to the best of my...
If you are unable to do the oil change yourself, and don’t have a reliable local mechanic, then yes, go to the dealership. DON’T use a fast lube...
Guess you just keep missing the “INSPECT fluids” part? Toyota doesn’t say “nothing” it is just the owners who misread it.
One of the problems with hybrids, either type, is people not realizing a simple fact about gasoline engines: the engine starting and stopping (for...
So once a year, correct? Again, if I read the maintenance schedule correctly (which I admit, may not be true (my reading it correctly)), but...
Am I wrong (which is entirely possible) but aren’t you one of the advocates of 10,000 miles/12 month oil changes for the Prius??? o_O
However, the REAL question is “what is the likelihood of either of those being a problem in the real world?” Answer: NOT LIKELY (unless you just...
HELLO????? Earthlings we have a problem? WOEAYTA?????? :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
To answer the posted question “the number of miles you are uncomfortable with”. Personally, with used car prices being what they are, for me it...
I began to be concerned about this when I first joined PC, so after buying my ‘22 in February of that year I began monitoring the 12 volt battery...
Now you might want to add into Mendel Leisk equation the tendency to leave the rear hatch open for extended periods of time due to forgetfulness. :p
It was probably initially installed to help people by letting them know which post was positive and which was negative so they wouldn’t hook up...
And even that was redesigned in 2019, but still preventable in earlier years with more frequent coolant changes to mitigate any corrosion damage....
Yet, each one of these causes could easily be traced back to lack of sufficient preventative maintenance. I have had many vehicles over the years...
What ever you choose to believe, as the recent history of the United States goes to prove. “Facts”? I found myself wondering today Bisco, you...
I don’t know enough about the Gen 2 to make an informed opinion. Off the top of my head I would first look at “did it have the heat exchanger?”,...
