Inspect very carfully before purchasing!

[KK6PD]

Originally Posted by penbed

Come on now,I notice most of these "left leaning" post are from California.
Of course they lean left!
Seriously,when I go out to measure mine where exactly do I measure?
Seems we need a standard spot to get a true read.
Oh,at this point this has my vote for post of the month .

Yes this should be post of the month!!

When I measured mine yesterday I used the rear bumper, measuring from the ridge that runs the width of the bumper and slid a tape measure along that point to the ground. I then measured each wheel well from the highest point on each wheelwell to ground. Same for the front bumper.

1/2 inch off!!! I was really surprised and what I found!!!

You need to make sure the area the car sits on is fairly flat and true!!

Now how to correct it!! or is it really a problem??

73 de Pat KK6PD

[hobbit]

I think this was noticed a few years back, and everyone just
took it in stride. The transaxle motors are fairly heavy, which
may contribute to it, but you've also got the steering mechanism and
various other stuff on the left side of the car. Lose weight,
drop some cinderblocks in the RHS rear footwell, ignore it, or
whatever, and move on...
.
_H*

[sorka]

If the left side really had more weight, you'd expect to see faster tire wear on the left.

Anyone have access to a wheel scale?

[Doc Willie]

Originally Posted by hobbit

I think this was noticed a few years back, and everyone just
took it in stride. The transaxle motors are fairly heavy, which
may contribute to it, but you've also got the steering mechanism and
various other stuff on the left side of the car. Lose weight,
drop some cinderblocks in the RHS rear footwell, ignore it, or
whatever, and move on...
.
_H*

Would the aerodynamic benefit of the extra weight increase fuel efficiency more the the decrease caused by hauling around the extra weight?

And would not the weight have to be substantial to offset the weight of the driver in addition to the weight already there?

Solution: carpool with a person of size.

[redrockprius]

Originally Posted by Toy08

My 2008 Prius leans to the left (car empty).

Danged liberal cars

[Ichiro]

OP: how heavy are you??

More serious question... have you noticed anything negative in terms of handling? How is your fuel efficiency?

[Toy08]

Originally Posted by Ichiro

OP: how heavy are you??

More serious question... have you noticed anything negative in terms of handling? How is your fuel efficiency?

180 lbs, and the lean is with the car empty. I noticed the lean 30 days after new purchase. Fuel eff at 50.4 avr after 5700 miles. The car looks stupid leaning to the left, everyone I now makes fun of the car, and Toyota refuses to do anything about it. We should all get together and complain. I have already filed a complaint with Toyota via their website.

[Toy08]

Originally Posted by hobbit

I think this was noticed a few years back, and everyone just
took it in stride. The transaxle motors are fairly heavy, which
may contribute to it, but you've also got the steering mechanism and
various other stuff on the left side of the car. Lose weight,
drop some cinderblocks in the RHS rear footwell, ignore it, or
whatever, and move on...
.
_H*

I don’t know about everyone else, but learning to live with this obvious defect in the suspension, is unacceptable. The car is new and looks like a whale has been sitting in the drives seat for 100,000 miles.

Carrying extra weight on the right side is ridicules, we all bought a Prius to conserve gas.

[PoulStaugaard]

Originally Posted by Doc Willie

Solution: carpool with a person of size.

Or better: Marry a big girl.

[Toy08]

Originally Posted by PoulStaugaard

Or better: Marry a big girl.

My Wife wouldn’t like that.