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    Why does the engine wind out when in B mode?

    An ancient yet perfect Prius simulator: Prius driving simulator (It doesn’t like Chrome, so use Explorer.)
    Post by: M. Oiseau, May 15, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Which model you wish Toyota make a hybrid version?

    Will take delivery 1st week of June our 2019 RAV4h XLE. That took awhile.
    Post by: M. Oiseau, May 15, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Just Installed a new 12v Aux Battery in my 2006

    Where did you find it for $155, please?
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Dec 10, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    What have you named your new Prius C's?

    My daughter calls it Dory. :rolleyes:
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Apr 2, 2012 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Want to learn more about my C

    This site has always been a good resource. Environmental Technology | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Mar 19, 2012 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Any reason to NOT own 2 Prius's

    We are a two Prius, two adult, two kid family, We have an '07 w/ 82k miles and an '09 w/ 40k miles and have never regretted it. Good luck!
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Regenerative Brakes question... (silly?)

    Way back, someone (probably EFusco) found out from Toyota that the wheel to battery to wheel efficiency is 30% for the Gen II. Don't know about...
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Unusual Prius-motorcycle, fatal accident

    That must be a test unit. I really don't like the positive and negative leads exposed like that.
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Honda Jazz Hybrid (thumbs up) / American Honda (thumbs down)

    Awesome story, Bob! You should submit it to Car Talk!
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Tinfoil hat time

    Try the simpler solution, [IMG]
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Mar 12, 2010 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    The Movie Game

    Same source as, "I'm a sailor, I sail." Some movies are nothing but quotables, so I hate to see them eliminated with just one reference....
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Worst Idea Ever: Toyota To Produce Prius For GM?

    If this comes to pass, and it presents greater competition to the local dealers, forcing them to treat me more like a customer, then this is the...
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Michelin X-Radial Tires - $275 for 4

    Mileage with my X radials dropped a few mpg, but they came back to me after several thousand miles. I'm actually getting better mileage now than...
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Jun 11, 2009 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Anybody else catch "Star Trek" yet???

    Whole family loves the movie. Saw it Saturday, and then again Sunday. Haven't gone to a movie twice like that in a very long time. Once...
    Post by: M. Oiseau, May 11, 2009 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Buying tires in the morning - suggestions

    I'm happy with the Michelin X Radial, available from Costco or Sam's Club.
    Post by: M. Oiseau, Mar 28, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting