jerrymildred
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jerrymildred

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I wonder ... Jul 29, 2019

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    1. jerrymildred
      jerrymildred
      I wonder ...
      Jul 29, 2019
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      2. Raytheeagle
        Raytheeagle
        Still got Senior Member listed.
        Jul 30, 2019
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    2. backbob
      backbob
      I am considering buying a Prolong charger for my 2003 Prius, which is in excellent condition, but is 16 years old and we got 290k miles on the original battery. It only now gave a P3006 code after we left it sitting for 2 months while on vacation in our Tacoma. Do you think it could work on a battery that has already worked so well? Do you know of anyone using Prolong to get more than 300k miles?
      May 15, 2019
      2. jerrymildred
        jerrymildred
        I think there have been several with those kinds of miles. I'd suggest you get in touch with Jeff at Hybrid Automotive for answers to whether the device would help with your code.

        Here's an article that might be helpful from one of the really good Prius shops. https://lusciousgarage.com/blog/gen_1_prius_battery_failure/
        May 15, 2019
    3. Safiya Barrington
      Safiya Barrington
      Hey Jerry, I have a toyota prius 2013 that I got roll on roll off from Japan. Everytime, I start up for the first time in the morning, however, it makes this loud knocking sound from under the hood and something under the passenger side spins loudly. Any idea what it could be?
      Oct 15, 2018
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      2. jerrymildred
        jerrymildred
        Look for threads in the Gen 3 forums about knocking. Probably a clogged egr circuit. If so, you need to clean that before you blow the head gasket. You'll also get more information by posting questions on the forum so hundreds of brains can provide their experience.
        Oct 18, 2018
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    4. Eve Barbanell
      Eve Barbanell
      Hi Jerry! Nice meeting you the other day at Tampa Hybrids. Guess what! My Mom got a Leaf. She's super happy! Perfect for her to putz around town. I still love my Prius though!!!
      Mar 3, 2018
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      2. jerrymildred
        jerrymildred
        I saw your Facebook pictures. She really looked happy. I still love my Prius, too. Amazing cars.
        Mar 4, 2018
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    5. KevinPluggedIn
      KevinPluggedIn
      Hi Jerry - Glad to hear that Sun got your recall taken care of. Did you need to schedule in advance? I am nearing my first oil change on the '14 PIP I bought back in November, and hope to have the recall work done at the same time. Also, what do you typically pay for an oil change from the dealer?

      Thanks for your time and insightful posts...Kevin
      Jan 17, 2018
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      3. KevinPluggedIn
        KevinPluggedIn
        Good to know. Thank you. I will call them a week or two out. I wish I could do my own oil changes, but I don't own any of the ramps/jacks, pans, etc that I would need, and I'm afraid that there is a "learning curve" that I should have completed on a '96 Chevy or the likes many years ago, but never did.
        Jan 19, 2018
      4. jerrymildred
        jerrymildred
        No worries. It's pretty easy. If you're close to New Port Richey, maybe you could bring yours over for the next oil change and I'll show you how or else talk you through it. Can't do that now because I'm getting ready for a three week trip to Africa and leave next Friday.
        Jan 19, 2018
      5. KevinPluggedIn
        KevinPluggedIn
        Thanks. I may take you up on that offer one of these days. I am in the Trinity area a few times per week, so it may just work out. Have a good trip, and be safe over there.
        Jan 19, 2018
    6. KJ Fitz
      KJ Fitz
      Jerry,

      I see you have the Prolong system AND are an electrical engineer and/or lineman. I have three Prii and am thinking about it. What do you think, Good Stuff, or Snake Oil?
      Apr 21, 2017
      2. jerrymildred
        jerrymildred
        Good stuff, assuming you have Prii with NiMh batteries. When we came back from Honduras, we bought two Gen 2's from Todd at Tampa Hybrids. He actually recommended I get one since we had two batteries to maintain. It impressed me that he would suggest that since it would potentially cost him repair income down the road.
        I'll send more by message.
        Apr 21, 2017
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