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    Ecopia 422 plus vs Michelin

    I have to say that I really liked the Ecopia’s that came standard on my Prius Prime. They were quiet and gave good traction in rain and snow. I...
    Post by: priusman09, Feb 2, 2023 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Mpg

    Yes, more info such as miles and if any work has been done to the car. First is to make sure the tire pressure is at the door specs or higher....
    Post by: priusman09, Jan 13, 2023 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Battery Fan (Traction Battery Fan) Filter Sound

    Here is how to check yours. It has a filter to clean- [MEDIA]
    Post by: priusman09, Oct 7, 2022 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Operation questions concerning a 2022 Prius LE

    B mode does not offer the same benefits as it would in a full electric car in charging up the battery more. With hybrids the B mode is mostly for...
    Post by: priusman09, Sep 5, 2022 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Gen4 Li vs. NiMH cost question

    I would expect $0 replacement for both. My 2009 is still running around close to 300,000 miles. Just keep your back seat filters clean and free of...
    Post by: priusman09, Aug 29, 2022 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Confusion at its finest

    I’d trust the Toyota folks. And I’d have them replace it as there are special brake bleeding procedures the Firestone grease monkeys have no clue...
    Post by: priusman09, Feb 1, 2022 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Strong Acetone smell in my Car

    So have you pulled out the cabin air filter? Maybe a rodent has set up housekeeping on top of the filter? I had this happen on my 09. I saw...
    Post by: priusman09, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Get warranty?

    I’ve never had an extended warranty on my Toyota’s. A couple questions are: 1) who is the warranty company? 2) what is the total warranty cost?...
    Post by: priusman09, Mar 24, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Ioniq or Prius?

    I think it’s hard to deny Toyota’s 24 years of hybrid experience. Prius’s stellar reliability record and excellent value retention. I’m sure the...
    Post by: priusman09, Mar 13, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Jerking when the fuel engine turns on

    This was normal in my 2009 over the 225,000 miles I had it. On my 2017 Prime it is less noticeable. It usually happened when I was sitting for...
    Post by: priusman09, Mar 11, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Which Ecopias are you running?

    So I have the Ecopias on my Prime as standard equipment. If you toggle the selections on tire rack it shows this one as the standard Ecopia that...
    Post by: priusman09, Mar 8, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Seat swap 2017 prius

    Not sure if you have your years correct. The Prius Prime came out in 2017. Prime seats are Softex (faux leather). The seats are also heated. All...
    Post by: priusman09, Jan 6, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Did I buy the right tires?

    If getting the best fuel economy is key (and that’s why I bought the car) it is not the right tire. The defender is a good tire but it is not a...
    Post by: priusman09, Dec 22, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Why is the Corolla hybrid's hwy mpg so high?

    The statement about hybrids that “a hybrid is not as efficient on the highway” has been made as a blanket comment over all hybrids. The Toyota...
    Post by: priusman09, Aug 15, 2020 in forum: Toyota Hybrids and EVs
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    Ready to upgrade - need advice

    Not to throw a wrench into your plans but I had a 09 that I drove 225k+ and upgraded to a Prius Prime. Not sure where you’re located, but the...
    Post by: priusman09, Jun 9, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum