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  1. pasadena_commut replied to the thread NOT Normal P Lock Malfunction - ONLY Happens Over 80 Degrees. Never When Cooler.

    My guess is that the foam back there is to protect the hard orange plastic from either vibrating against the metal or getting hit by...

    Jun 13, 2024 at 2:23 PM

  2. bisco liked anothergirl's post in the thread Red Triangle/Oil Plug.

    I'm so glad I called my other mechanic and didn't listen to the first one.

    Jun 13, 2024 at 2:23 PM

  3. Kris_Parker replied to the thread Build Hybrid Battery Maintenance Gear For Under $100.

    If you're going to do the reconditioning, you may need to build a light bulb discharger. I suppose you can also use the power supply...

    Jun 13, 2024 at 2:21 PM

  4. Zeromus replied to the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    I think more PHEVs are probably going to be coming as a response to tooling of factories, costs and limitations with Battery production,...

    Jun 13, 2024 at 2:16 PM

  5. bisco replied to the thread Brainstorming Session.

    is there a better way to make a living available to you?

    Jun 13, 2024 at 2:13 PM

  6. bisco liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread Brainstorming Session.

    Keep in mind “Prius” is an evolving mechanical entity. With each generation there are modifications, additions, deletions. Toyota touts...

    Jun 13, 2024 at 2:12 PM

  7. sylvaing replied to the thread Tesla stock.

    Well, both resolutions passed (by a wide margin) according to Musk. I guess this isn't like an election where the result are known only...

    Jun 13, 2024 at 2:10 PM

  8. hill liked Trollbait's post in the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    Wouldn't work. Hydrogen is one of the odd gases that heats things up when decompressing. It's why chilling down to -40 degrees is needed...

    Jun 13, 2024 at 1:59 PM

  9. Trollbait replied to the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    Sure it's possible. Some did so with the gen1 Aqua. Getting the gen5 Prius over 90mpg is also possible. Even for a cross country trip....

    Jun 13, 2024 at 1:56 PM

  10. hill replied to the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    If you like high efficiency little cars - consider what the head of GM said at the recent shareholders meeting; It may not be a Chevy...

    Jun 13, 2024 at 1:52 PM

  11. bisco liked dreamer333's post in the thread Parasitic battery drain?.

    Back in March when we first got the car, we left it plugged in and used the scheduling to charge it every night, but after reading on...

    Jun 13, 2024 at 1:28 PM

  12. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Anyone else HATE the touch light switches?.

    When auto makers change a tried-and-true design, that’s ergonomic and intuitive, to one that’s cost-cutting, easier to manufacture and...

    Jun 13, 2024 at 1:25 PM

  13. Pri3C replied to the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    Yes, I remember being told that here when the numbers were released, but I’m pretty sure I also remember seeing test drives on YT where...

    Jun 13, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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