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    Tire Repair Kit ... Dealer admonishment?

    If I'd have known that our Prius did not have a spare tire, I really wouldn't have bought it. We have bought three of them over the years. All...
    Post by: sparky12, Dec 31, 2022 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    The 11-inch screen is awful

    I had a chance to use a Prius Prime as a loaner vehicle. It had the 11.6 screen. The glare from it was horrible and actually gave me a headache....
    Post by: sparky12, Apr 9, 2022 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Prius Offroad 1.5" Lift Spacer Review

    I know that I am extremely interested in this just for raising it off the ground so we don't have to roll out of the car. 15 inch tires are going...
    Post by: sparky12, Mar 17, 2022 in forum: Prime Accessories and Modifications
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    Gen 4 Prius Mud Flaps

    These will fit a 2021 AWD? I got one of those as well.
    Post by: sparky12, Mar 17, 2022 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Any issues with the AWD models?

    I got the AWD because it was basically the only one available at the time. My wife drives that vehicle and I figured that if she gets caught in...
    Post by: sparky12, Sep 23, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Lack of spare tire: total cost to me $250 instead of $25

    We didn't know about the lack of a spare tire in our 21 Prius. I found out about that here. I don't think we would have bought a car without...
    Post by: sparky12, Sep 22, 2021 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Differences between years

    One thing we've noticed is that with out '21 Prius AWD is that there is no spare tire. Didn't realize that until a few months after we...
    Post by: sparky12, Sep 22, 2021 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    On models with no spare tire, what are folks doing?

    I'm assuming that my 2021 Prius does not have a spare as it's not listed on the sticker. It does list the flat fix kit, though. It's raining...
    Post by: sparky12, May 29, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2020 oil changes: every 10,000 miles?

    Just got a 2021 XLE AWD-e, planning on doing the first oil change at 2500m. I have lifetime oil changes through the dealer but I doubt they'll do...
    Post by: sparky12, May 29, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Seeking Prius DTC Code Wisdom

    Do you know what fuse they replaced? I have exactly the same issue but I think the short was in the mass airflow sensor wiring rubbing on the...
    Post by: sparky12, Mar 5, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prius Won't Recognize Smart Key After Filling Gas Tank

    We've seen that issue occur with the Concours 1400 MC at certain gas pumps due to rf interference. Some pumps use rf for swiping fobs/cards as...
    Post by: sparky12, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    My 2012 Prius v suspension / engine mount issues.

    My 13 Prius v has a vibration in the driver's side floorboard area when I get on the gas in pwr mode. I've only got about 6500 miles on the...
    Post by: sparky12, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2012 Prius v Groaning Noise

    Just got a call from my dealer that they have parts in for the vehicle. I'm pleasantly surprised that they cared enough to keep up with the...
    Post by: sparky12, Oct 29, 2013 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2012 Prius v Groaning Noise

    Well, my story still doesn't have a happy ending. No parts for me! According to the service manager they contacted mother Toyota about my...
    Post by: sparky12, Oct 18, 2013 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Common high-mileage issues?

    Mine was also using about a quart between changes (5k) and was averaging about 50mpg as well. Hated the gas bladder as I would have issues at gas...
    Post by: sparky12, Oct 2, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum