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Bill Norton liked jerrymildred's post in the thread Noise when force charging, also Overcharging battery? GEN 4.
No, nothing for the Lithium packs. Sorry. I wasn't paying attention to which model you had. So far, Prolong has no way to grid charge...
Dec 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM -
Bill Norton liked 2010-Prius's post in the thread Has anyone tried replacing the 12 volt battery with a LiFePO4 12.8 V battery?.
The voltage is important. LiFePo4 battries won't hit 100% charge and will begin to suffer sulfation unless they hit something like 14.8v...
Dec 6, 2025 at 6:45 AM -
Bill Norton liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread Prius Differential vs Transmission?.
There’s just one “transaxle”, here’s some info on fluid change (attached). You basically raise AND level the car, drain, then fill till...
Dec 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM -
Bill Norton liked Priipriii's post in the thread Any downsides to using AGM 12V battery?.
I have been running a AGM in mine. Specifically the harbor freight thunderbolt magnum 12v 160cca one that i got for $40ish dollars when...
Dec 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM -
Bill Norton liked Doug McC's post in the thread Any downsides to using AGM 12V battery?.
Other than the charging algorithms are slightly different for the two types (and thus the AGM wouldn’t be receiving the correct charge)...
Dec 6, 2025 at 6:29 AM -
Bill Norton replied to the thread Pedal comander vs Pedal monster.
You realize that 'curve' is something your right foot does all the time? 0 - 100%. It's a position sensor. Your right foot has...
Dec 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM -
Bill Norton replied to the thread Pedal comander vs Pedal monster.
Kiddos, buy all that extra chrome for your model car. "Make it your own !!" But "Chrome don't get ya Home." ( Biker talk !) But...
Dec 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM -
Bill Norton liked Trollbait's post in the thread "New Car Features" and technical papers.
There is also no spare and Li-ion battery for weight savings. Then it has a tire with even lower rolling resistance than the rest of the...
Dec 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM -
Bill Norton replied to the thread Pedal comander vs Pedal monster.
Yes, and.... YOU can "do everything faster'. YOU can make "the ramp shorter". It's your right foot. Work it.(y) I've worked a long...
Dec 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM -
Bill Norton liked Hayslayer's post in the thread Airsoft BBs in tires for balance.
Crack open the welded wallet and have them professionally balanced. Stepping over a dollar to save a dime..........
Dec 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM -
Bill Norton replied to the thread Pedal comander vs Pedal monster.
It can't do anything your right foot can't do. Get some control of it and with the money you saved on a silly idea,,, go out to eat...
Dec 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM -
Bill Norton liked madmax21's post in the thread Gen IV Block Heater installation guide?.
Alright update on this! And hopefully I can help anyone stumbling across this in the future - SO, looking in the engine bay from the...
Dec 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
