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  1. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Rotating tires without long reach jack.

    Yep. "walking on cans" is a thing for a few weeks after a 120-day loadout. A good Chief "Culinary Specialist" will arrange things so you...

    Jun 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM
  2. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Rotating tires without long reach jack.

    Probably a bit of overkill - but I've seen similar ideas. Always use jack stands ;) [MEDIA] I have the otha problem. By jack really...

    Jun 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM
  3. ETC(SS) liked Blackat's post in the thread How to make The Prius Plug-in (Prime) actually worth it.

    TL;DR

    Jun 9, 2026 at 12:42 PM
  4. ETC(SS) replied to the thread How to make The Prius Plug-in (Prime) actually worth it.

    +1

    Jun 9, 2026 at 12:42 PM
  5. ETC(SS) replied to the thread How To Preheat The Engine in Cold Weather.

    I see. The extra capacity also gives you the option of knocking the chill off of the block if you have to grab boots and scoot in the...

    Jun 9, 2026 at 11:34 AM
  6. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Catastrophic failure of some kind.

    I'm digging the good outcome..... Best of luck!!

    Jun 9, 2026 at 9:46 AM
  7. ETC(SS) replied to the thread How To Preheat The Engine in Cold Weather.

    Hmmmm.... I used 1200Wh for my energy budget above based on what the Googles said was usually installed for a compact car. For ops in...

    Jun 9, 2026 at 9:43 AM
  8. ETC(SS) replied to the thread My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?.

    Tina, You need to start seeing other mechanics. Immediately. Like......before you drive it again. As stated before, 99.44% of the time...

    Jun 9, 2026 at 9:14 AM
  9. ETC(SS) replied to the thread How To Preheat The Engine in Cold Weather.

    Wow.... Interesting thread. SO......the initial actual question was: How To Preheat The Engine in Cold Weather This led to some...

    Jun 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM
  10. ETC(SS) replied to the thread Catastrophic failure of some kind.

    First step: Depending on how 'just' you bought it - you need to bring this to the attention of the seller. That's the best 'first step.'...

    Jun 9, 2026 at 6:15 AM
  11. ETC(SS) liked bisco's post in the thread Looking to Buy a 2002, good idea?.

    there's no inspection checklist, and most dealers will fabricate money making repairs. I'd invest in getting dr. prius working, tech...

    Jun 9, 2026 at 5:52 AM
  12. ETC(SS) attached a file to the thread What are you reading?.

    [ATTACH] First read. Set in 1930's Oxford MS, I should not have loved this book as much as I did - but it was highly engaging and...

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  13. ETC(SS) liked fuzzy1's post in the thread search engine alternative?.

    I'm trying to avoid Edge too, don't believe it gives me as much control as FireFox.

    Jun 7, 2026 at 9:41 AM
  14. ETC(SS) liked bwilson4web's post in the thread Curious bean spike.

    Just another ‘secret sugar spike.’ Diabetic lectures without continuous glucose monitoring system lets these sneak through. Bob Wilson

    Jun 7, 2026 at 9:37 AM
  15. ETC(SS) liked futurist's post in the thread Curious bean spike.

    Also recommended fresh baked bread be refrigerated, which also significantly decreases its glycemic index. But tbh, who's going to do...

    Jun 7, 2026 at 9:37 AM