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PHEVisthefuture replied to the thread 2018 Prius Prime - Losing Power on Freeway after EV Range is Depleted.

That makes sense, and most of the cars I was comparing to are manual transmissions with direct drive gears. The 4cyl CVT cars (Mazda3,...

PHEVisthefuture replied to the thread Replace only the speakers?.

I'm thinking of doing something like this as the factory door speaker on my Prius Prime (bought used) has water damage/corrosion and...

PHEVisthefuture replied to the thread Does the GEN4 Prius use KYB struts/shocks? Are there any aftermarket Struts?.

Interested in the same info. My 2017 Prime at 106k+ miles is starting to show signs of strut wear, and I'd (hopefully) want to change...

PHEVisthefuture replied to the thread HV battery failure - how likely?.

I’ve seen a few on the Volt forum do the same, but most bought their cars used (like mine) so we don’t know the previous owners’...

PHEVisthefuture replied to the thread 2018 Prius Prime - Losing Power on Freeway after EV Range is Depleted.

The throttle sensitivity on my 2017 Prime seems to "dull" when switching from EV to HV mode, kind of like the opposite of a "Sport" mode...

PHEVisthefuture replied to the thread HV battery failure - how likely?.

Thanks everyone for the great replies. That is certainly reassuring, and I'll hold on to my factory pack as long as possible (charging...

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HV battery failure - how likely?

Here is my story from my 2012 Volt, bought used in 2020 at the 8 year/100k mile mark: Being in this exact situation with a previous...

Forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)

PHEVisthefuture replied to the thread Losing Coolant.

Congrats, glad to hear that it was covered by warranty and you were able to get the issue resolved!

PHEVisthefuture liked Saledet's post in the thread Losing Coolant.

Hello everyone, I took it back to the dealership. Was running late and forgot to take over the documents that you all provided. Got a...

PHEVisthefuture replied to the thread Which oil filter should I use? 2017 Prius Prime 1.8L.

Guess I'm getting under my Prius to see which filter I have. Unfortunately, I have an entire shelf full of "wrong" oil filters that...

PHEVisthefuture posted a new thread.

Which oil filter should I use? 2017 Prius Prime 1.8L

I've always changed my own oil, it's easy & takes me less time than waiting in a dealership "lounge" for an hour. But the Prius Prime...

Forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

PHEVisthefuture replied to the thread Do I have the wrong dipstick?.

I have a little bit of grease in the exhaust, but nothing like my oil burners that had a coat of slime inside the tailpipe. So I think...