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    My first time using Toyota Roadside Assistance really sucks

    Just a warning about the donut spare. We were travening through New Jersey and I hit a curb that destryed a tire. No problem as I had a donut...
    Post by: jdenenberg, Jun 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Toyota Goodwill Claim

    Years ago my 2004 Prius had a problem with the steering shaft and I had it repaired. Then Toyota issued a recall on the steering shaft, but for a...
    Post by: jdenenberg, Jun 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    My first time using Toyota Roadside Assistance really sucks

    I have a small 2.5 ton jack that just barely can lift one Prius wheel. I can lift that jack, but for now I travel with the scissor jack. I use my...
    Post by: jdenenberg, Jun 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    My first time using Toyota Roadside Assistance really sucks

    I keep a donut spare behind the driver seat in my Prius. If it came without a scissor jack, I would also find a spot for my hydraulic jack. I will...
    Post by: jdenenberg, Jun 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    I need a new hybrid battery

    Has, Just be careful as the 200v battery can kill so wear electrical insulated gloves. Once you have disconnected the bus bars (for cleaning)...
    Post by: jdenenberg, May 30, 2025 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 Prius A/C blowing warm air

    The AC coil in front of the Prius radiator is vulnerable to damage from stones. I had a slow leak there in my 2004 Prius that was not covered by...
    Post by: jdenenberg, May 29, 2025 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    4th gen questions

    I can send you a link to the 2016 Prius owner's manual. Just sent me a PM and I'll reply with the link. JeffD
    Post by: jdenenberg, May 12, 2025 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Will the hybrid battery charge the 12V battery when car is turned off?

    Paul, I have owned Prii for 21 years and have never had an issue with the 12v battery. I keep track of battery health and only replaced one when...
    Post by: jdenenberg, May 10, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Just need to vent...

    Mendel, A little closer to our topics. Several years ago I had a rebuilt HV battery installed in my 2004 Prius by my Toyota dealer. I drove it...
    Post by: jdenenberg, May 7, 2025 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Confused: what could cause new front lower shield to pull off?

    The culprit is probably air pressure. I had a similar problem with my 2016 Prius. There was an issue in the front grille that allowed air to flow...
    Post by: jdenenberg, Apr 26, 2025 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Over 400 for transaxle.fluid exchange???

    That is due to your dealer not worrying about problems after the warranty is up. If you want your Prius to last a long time, maintain it. Don't...
    Post by: jdenenberg, Apr 22, 2025 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    ... our democrat friends, eating their own ~

    Your words in the parenthesis are your interpretation, not necessarily the idea of the song writers. "Guys like us" are the family (as in "All in...
    Post by: jdenenberg, Apr 21, 2025 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Expected battery life - 2019 Model 3

    Tesla tires tend to be a higher cost/mile, perhaps due to the driver having a heavy right foot. JeffD
    Post by: jdenenberg, Apr 21, 2025 in forum: Tesla
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    Expected battery life - 2019 Model 3

    Just using Supercharging will increase battery thermal stress. It would be interesting to find a Tesla owner that avoided Supercharging and see...
    Post by: jdenenberg, Apr 19, 2025 in forum: Tesla
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    Expected battery life - 2019 Model 3

    How much of that aging was due to using "fast charging"? JeffD
    Post by: jdenenberg, Apr 19, 2025 in forum: Tesla