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    Excessive oil consumption. Issue resolved by Toyota.

    One qt every 3333 miles while higher than normal wouldn't be considered excessive. I'm sure your 2010 is worth more than $5K so yeah, change the...
    Post by: CreigMac, Mar 20, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Another Battery Degradation Thread

    Stay tuned for updates and eventually some cold-weather videos with temperature data. You'll be happy to know in a week or so the cold temps you...
    Post by: CreigMac, Nov 7, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    another victim of the "too tight oil filter cap"

    Something to remember, the oil bi pass system requires some pressure on the filter against the inner spring. If the filter housing isn't seated...
    Post by: CreigMac, Nov 6, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Paper on WS development.

    I use Super Tech and/or Max Life in my Tundra and the Prius. Both have performed well.
    Post by: CreigMac, Nov 4, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Paper on WS development.

    Every ATF that I have seen that is WS rated was labeled synthetic. Never seen a Toyota bottle though it's likely synthetic also.
    Post by: CreigMac, Nov 4, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Paper on WS development.

    It's possible the T-IV was synthetic as well. BITOG would have some good comparisons to other fluids on the market. 381.2 F for a flash point...
    Post by: CreigMac, Nov 3, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Why mileage gets worse in winter

    Wouldn't it make the radiator transfer heat faster? All metal surfaces in contact with coolant would, can't see it helping heater efficiency....
    Post by: CreigMac, Oct 31, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Is Prius really this uncool?

    Grumpy Cat makes everything[ATTACH] cool...
    Post by: CreigMac, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    No Ethanol Gas

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    Post by: CreigMac, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    No Ethanol Gas

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    Post by: CreigMac, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    No Ethanol Gas

    If ethanol in fuel made good sense the government wouldn't have to subsidize it, enforce high tariffs on foreign ethanol, and force the consumer...
    Post by: CreigMac, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    No Ethanol Gas

    For those who are interested in a great additive for ethanol consider Star-Tron. Its especially effective if you live in a high humidity area and...
    Post by: CreigMac, Oct 6, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Replacing 3rd Gen Spark Plugs

    I pulled my Tundra plugs at 120K miles and they looked 90% as good as the new ones I put them back and used them till 140K. When I changed them...
    Post by: CreigMac, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    You guys are great! I have 24 hours to decide if I buy the Extended Warranty with has been reduced!

    I'd cancel that policy ASAP. Or sooner.
    Post by: CreigMac, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    ATF fluid changes ARE Required.

    I've been using Maxlife and Supertech, WS oils in my 2008 Tundra 150K miles, for the past 50K miles. I routinely tow 8000 lbs over the Rockies...
    Post by: CreigMac, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting