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    Newbie looking at 2013 Prius C 2

    IDK if this is a recommended service but many of us have changed the transaxle fluid as a be-nice-to-your-hybrid gesture. I changed mine at 30k...
    Post by: skayaks, Apr 30, 2023 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Looking at picking up another Prius C. A few questions.

    Seems we also agree on the C in Snow. I have a set of Michelin X-Ice Xi3 on the original steelies. While not a deep-tread snow tire they are...
    Post by: skayaks, Mar 27, 2023 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Looking at picking up another Prius C. A few questions.

    I made it to 93k on my 2013 C (Two) before I also needed a wheel bearing (Left, front) as the first repair. But the front brakes were worn enough...
    Post by: skayaks, Mar 26, 2023 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    New to the Prius family

    Welcome aboard! Sounds like you have done your homework so you are no doubt aware that you should keep the HV battery fan filter clean. (Under...
    Post by: skayaks, May 29, 2021 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Can anyone recommend a roof rack for my 15 C?

    This is beyond your price point, but I'm happy with the Rhino rack I installed on my '13 C and use for kayaks. Roof rack | PriusChat The...
    Post by: skayaks, Dec 23, 2020 in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
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    2012 prius c no heat

    Without knowing what symptoms there are besides no fan/no heat, some people with early model C's had a problem with the HVAC "off" button getting...
    Post by: skayaks, Jan 16, 2020 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    New 12 volt battery

    That's a good price for a Toyota battery, and fair installation charge, too. I paid $205 for the Toyota battery (00544-21181-320), and installed...
    Post by: skayaks, Jan 6, 2020 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Roof rack

    I installed a Rhino rack on my 2013 C this past summer: Vortex 2500 towers (used) + (used-like-new) fit kit DK351 + new 41" Vortex 2500 bars...
    Post by: skayaks, Dec 26, 2019 in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
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    Best snow tires

    +1 for the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 on the C. I've been happy with mine for 6 winters and trying to squeeze out a 7th. If you care about mpg, I've...
    Post by: skayaks, Dec 17, 2019 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Total Accumulated MPG?

    It hasn't been updated in a long while, but Mark Abele's "Top 20 MPG" thread includes several C drivers: Top 20 MPG | PriusChat
    Post by: skayaks, Oct 18, 2019 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    Fitting a bike in a 2018 Prius C

    And now to address the C rather than the bike. I hope you have had a prior opportunity to test drive the C. I love my C, as do most of the C...
    Post by: skayaks, Sep 18, 2019 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Fitting a bike in a 2018 Prius C

    Success. Both front seats are all the way back. (It would be easier if they don't need to be.) I don't know the frame size of this bike, so here...
    Post by: skayaks, Sep 18, 2019 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Fitting a bike in a 2018 Prius C

    This thread (with a few pictures): fred's c and the bicycle test | PriusChat has differing opinions. Some say the front wheel must come off...
    Post by: skayaks, Sep 17, 2019 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Pictures of various items in a Prius C

    [ATTACH] That's better - room for people and gear now. Rhino Rack roof kit for a C seems like a solid solution.
    Post by: skayaks, Aug 26, 2019 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    kayak tie down

    Getting back to the original post... Rather than install tow hooks, I purchased a set of these from that big river place: "Shoreline Marine Propel...
    Post by: skayaks, Aug 15, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)