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    2013 Prius scary noise at Cold start.

    Msuddin, wow hope you solved this issue. I found the problem that was causing mine and was an easy fix. I first heard this scary issue, causing...
    Post by: opticell, Nov 10, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    PCS Warning light on!

    Thank you guys for having this here. Pushed the PCS button under the steering column to right of OBD II port made my PCS light go out (PCS System...
    Post by: opticell, Feb 23, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    07 Prius really bad mpg

    If I had to drive 5 minutes twice daily, which I've done when I live couple miles from work, MPG will suffer, but you should be able to boost to...
    Post by: opticell, Dec 19, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Rear wheel bearings

    After being thoroughly fed up with the howling at various highway speeds, I ordered two rear "Quality Built" brand hubs from partsgeek. I was a...
    Post by: opticell, Oct 5, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Weak FM radio reception in 2010 Prius?

    Still no answer (solution for this issue, sad:( ), and assume the 2mm antenna connector was not a fix, too easy to be true, suspect with being his...
    Post by: opticell, Jul 6, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    T-SB-0172-09 Combination Meter - Intermittent Display

    Thanks Patrick, I totally missed pEEf's post about the extended warranty, guess I never imagined a warranty could apply to an aged Prius. Has...
    Post by: opticell, Sep 14, 2013 in forum: Toyota Prius Service Bulletins - TSBs
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    T-SB-0172-09 Combination Meter - Intermittent Display

    Sure hope pEEf is around, sure he is. Just bought a 2005 Prius cheap at auction because the CM display was out. Found this thread and, 3 hours...
    Post by: opticell, Sep 14, 2013 in forum: Toyota Prius Service Bulletins - TSBs
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    2004 Prius, why was I stuck at 41mpg, but can get 55+mpg with the same car just because I believe I

    Ha, exactly. Fastest off the green light, unless I happened onto a Shelby or other fast car, they always showed me true acceleration.
    Post by: opticell, Jun 20, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2004 Prius, why was I stuck at 41mpg, but can get 55+mpg with the same car just because I believe I

    I must have a heavy foot. When I drive like there is no tomorrow for 210,000 miles it was slowly diminishing mpg started with about 43 mpg and...
    Post by: opticell, Jun 20, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2004 Prius, why was I stuck at 41mpg, but can get 55+mpg with the same car just because I believe I

    I've been there too. Fastest off the stop light, works most of the time, but occasionally fate pairs you with a Shelby, and a few others that are...
    Post by: opticell, May 17, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2004 Prius, why was I stuck at 41mpg, but can get 55+mpg with the same car just because I believe I

    My normal lead foot driving required Cruise Control, otherwise my inattentiveness would usually drive up the speed, then have to back off. Cruise...
    Post by: opticell, May 17, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2004 Prius, why was I stuck at 41mpg, but can get 55+mpg with the same car just because I believe I

    Started on the wrong foot with this new tank, somehow managed to average 34.8mpg for the 6 miles driven during my days off. Gave it my best shot...
    Post by: opticell, May 17, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2004 Prius, why was I stuck at 41mpg, but can get 55+mpg with the same car just because I believe I

    55.8 mpg averaged 265 miles with last night's fillup. Couldn't pass up a local gas station that hadn't jacked their price up by 12 cents like all...
    Post by: opticell, May 14, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2004 Prius, why was I stuck at 41mpg, but can get 55+mpg with the same car just because I believe I

    Thank you for that, have read through about half last night and will continue today. Very interesting perspective on the testing.
    Post by: opticell, May 13, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2004 Prius, why was I stuck at 41mpg, but can get 55+mpg with the same car just because I believe I

    I am guilty of overuse by a long shot. My commute alone quadruples that, I will comply where I can. The short trips to get a few groceries near...
    Post by: opticell, May 13, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy