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  1. Pinback replied to the thread Junk in the trunk; excess wight impacts on fuel economy.

    G'day Leadfoot, I think you are right, it will impact much more around town and most of my driving is on "freeways" which can feel a...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 1:32 PM
  2. Pinback replied to the thread Michelin Defender vs ?.

    I checked, and for the record my old tires were Hankook Optimo H724 with a size of P185/65 R15. The car came to me with non stock rims....

    Apr 19, 2024 at 4:53 AM
  3. Pinback replied to the thread Michelin Defender vs ?.

    I can almost exactly echo the OP. I had Hankook tires (I'll have to check the model) and switched to Michelin Defenders and my mileage...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 4:48 AM
  4. Pinback replied to the thread Junk in the trunk; excess wight impacts on fuel economy.

    I was thinking of trying something like that, loading a bunch of old equipment or lead shielding components into the cargo area and...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 4:35 AM
  5. Pinback posted a new thread.

    Junk in the trunk; excess wight impacts on fuel economy

    G'day All, Has anyone studied the impact of excess weight in the car vs fuel economy? I am thinking about the tools and stuff riding...

    Forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy

    Apr 18, 2024 at 10:52 PM
  6. Pinback replied to the thread Weird noise when brake pedal is pressed at stop.

    G'day ChapmanF, Thanks for the corrections. I thought the release of pressure and pumping after power down was just pressure release...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 12:58 PM
  7. Pinback replied to the thread Intermittent shaking on start..

    BTW Bob, love the stretch 6 door look you have. ;) Pinback

    Apr 18, 2024 at 4:35 AM
  8. Pinback replied to the thread Intermittent shaking on start..

    That's a very good point Prius Camper. I used to have an "Ever Nimble Echo" which was a great little tin can of a car, but it would...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 4:31 AM
  9. Pinback replied to the thread Intermittent shaking on start..

    I had a very similar experience. I also replaced my PCV valve too. I used a different vendor for the injectors that I had used for...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 12:46 AM
  10. Pinback replied to the thread Sputter / rattling noise when engine on.

    My 2009 (The Darkstar) was running rough at start up and clearly missing on #3 when cold. (according to the error logs I saw in tech...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 12:30 AM
  11. Pinback replied to the thread Weird noise when brake pedal is pressed at stop.

    Oh yeah, I know that one. It's a barking spider* usually located on or underneath the driver seat. Put the driver side window down, air...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:36 PM
  12. Pinback replied to the thread WTB Gen 2 trailer hitch for moving.

    I saw a picture and brief discussion of your installation on Reddit. How many Blue Gen 2 Prius cars are out there with a Reese 37042 to...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 9:05 PM