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  1. PrimeDan liked Rmay635703's post in the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    Nothing like particulate filters

    Jul 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
  2. PrimeDan liked Trollbait's post in the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    The real question is what are the emissions? Will it require the exhaust controls of a diesel in order to pass EPA? That will increase...

    Jul 30, 2025 at 3:43 AM
  3. PrimeDan liked mikefocke's post in the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    Every time I see a post citing per mile costs, I look at mine and ask why would I consider buying a car like that when I have averaged 7...

    Jul 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM
  4. PrimeDan liked Leadfoot J. McCoalroller's post in the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    Don't forget cargo space, if you're in the business of moving goalposts :whistle:

    Jul 30, 2025 at 3:36 AM
  5. PrimeDan liked BiomedO1's post in the thread Must I use the gas??.

    Have you ever heard of the phrase "Use it or lose it"? That's what will happen to the gas engine side if you let it sit unused. Try to...

    Jul 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
  6. PrimeDan liked FuelMiser's post in the thread Must I use the gas??.

    You should have bought a EV instead of a PHEV. Since you have a gas engine, you still need to run it periodically and do all the...

    Jul 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
  7. PrimeDan liked bisco's post in the thread Is there an option for Door Weatherstrip?.

    door edge guard?

    Jul 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
  8. PrimeDan liked bwilson4web's post in the thread Man made global warming vacation.

    The Michigan Tesla Owners Club did a “Batteries over the Mackinaw Bridge’ event. I wanted to thank them for their excellent 2025 Meetup...

    Jul 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
  9. PrimeDan liked vvillovv's post in the thread Tracking fuel efficiency in the Prime.

    I've got my own ideas about the app that don't necessarily mesh with the popular dis-satisfaction. Besides if the vendor couldn't access...

    Jul 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
  10. PrimeDan liked BiomedO1's post in the thread Tracking fuel efficiency in the Prime.

    I get $0.015 discount per KwH burned between 0000 to 0600. The assumption is all that power is going into the traction battery. I'm sure...

    Jul 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
  11. PrimeDan liked Paul Gregory's post in the thread Tracking fuel efficiency in the Prime.

    I have been logging fuel quantities and mileage at every fill-up since new. I plan to turn it into a spreadsheet some day.

    Jul 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
  12. PrimeDan liked bob12345's post in the thread Tracking fuel efficiency in the Prime.

    Toyota finally updated the app last month to show the actual usable battery percentage to match the battery percentage on the vehicles...

    Jul 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
  13. PrimeDan liked PriusCamper's post in the thread Why do hybrid battery control module connectors get corroded?.

    It wouldn't take much effort to turn your Java script functions back on for a second rather than make me work for you to answer your...

    Jul 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
  14. PrimeDan liked spdracrm3's post in the thread Why do hybrid battery control module connectors get corroded?.

    VW had an issue with coolant getting to instrument clusters found out the coolant sensors leaked inside sealed connector and coolant was...

    Jul 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
  15. PrimeDan liked Doug McC's post in the thread Chosen Oil Viscosity...?.

    This whole discussion has ignored one important issue that goes beyond just engine lubrication: the oil plays an essential and important...

    Jul 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM