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    uneven throttle response in cold weather

    Had a similar experience this morning in Minnesota. Air temp was -22 to -25F (-22 on prius display, -25F on outdoor thermo). With a cold engine...
    Post by: Zendriver, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Pump Noise Has Changed

    I have a 2007 purchased in March...at about 7,000 miles it sounded alot like the .wav file. At 9,000 mi it sounds worse and occasionally after...
    Post by: Zendriver, Nov 29, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How is Prius working as a family car?

    I've gone on weekend camping trips with a wife and a kid in a booster seat + a weekend worth of (winter) camping gear. Seems to fit pretty well!...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 18, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    How to drive in the hills

    Good point...back on topic :blink: : I've tried to compare various techniques but haven't driven the same hills enough to telling the difference...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 17, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    How to drive in the hills

    People spend too much time in this world concerning themselves with OTHER people's behavior. I'm no less guilty of it than others...but here's my...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 17, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Data with & without Block Heater anyone?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FireEngineer @ Apr 9 2007, 09:59 AM) 420244</div> Again, thanks for the help and encouragement...Prius driving...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 10, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Temps, grill blocking and when and which to remove

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Frank Hudon @ Apr 9 2007, 11:19 PM) 420623</div> Turns out there are two thicknesses...and Home Depot only had one...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 10, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Temps, grill blocking and when and which to remove

    So what thickness of pipe insulation are people using? I plan to head to Home Depot soon if this cold snap continues. B)
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 9, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    It's a Prius Thing

    Actually, I think it's a "rare car" thing. I remember as a kid people in VW's (bugs, busses and campers in those days) would wave. So it's not...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 9, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Data with & without Block Heater anyone?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimboK @ Apr 6 2007, 08:36 AM) 418734</div> I'm impressed! A (nearly) 50mpg bar for the 1st 5 minutes in 30F...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 6, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Next stop: $3.35 per gallon, according to fuel experts

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Apr 5 2007, 09:57 PM) 418583</div> I didn't know they still had "Full Service". That takes me back...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Data with & without Block Heater anyone?

    Thanks for all the helpful comments Jim, Ranger & Dr. MD! This board has been a fantastic resource during the steep part of the learning curve...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Should I do the EV mod?

    I did my own EV mod based on instructions linked to on this and other boards. It cost me $2.29+ tax for a momentary switch from Radio Shack. I...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 4, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Data with & without Block Heater anyone?

    I knew I could count on this board for a quick reply...thanks! I think my answer is take another route with fewer lights even if a bit...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 4, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Data with & without Block Heater anyone?

    I'm having trouble finding posts (I know I've seen them!) with data before and after block heater installs. I'm trying to figure out what the...
    Post by: Zendriver, Apr 4, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications