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Front Wheel Drive ??

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by gaw, Nov 11, 2007.

  1. gaw

    gaw New Member

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    We just picked up our gently used 2007 Prius (6000 miles - immaculate). My husband is too embarrassed to ask this question, but I'm not.....are these front wheel drive vehicles or not ? We can't seem to find any definitive info on the Toyota site.

    So far, after driving it for 2 days, we love it....and you'll get a giggle out of this : we traded a Ford F450
    diesel dual rear wheel truck for it :)
     
    #1 gaw, Nov 11, 2007
  2. jdenenberg

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(gaw @ Nov 11 2007, 07:07 PM) [snapback]538103[/snapback]</div>
    Yep, your Prius is a front wheel drive vehicle. The gasoline engine (called ICE here) and the two motor-generators work in concert to drive the front wheels.

    JeffD
     
    #2 jdenenberg, Nov 11, 2007
  3. richard schumacher

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    Yes, front wheel drive.

    New owner boilerplate advice follows.

    When you pick up the car [it might still be worth a look at this stuff anyway] take a copy of the pick up checklist:
    http://www.vfaq.net/docs/pickup_checklist.html
    It was written for the 2004 but most (all?) of the differences between an '04 and later years are invisible with respect to the checklist.

    Remember that when the last pip on the gas gauge starts to flash, buy gas immediately. Because of the fuel tank's flexible internal bladder you cannot accurately estimate how much gas remains based on how much you put in at the last fill and how far you've driven since then.

    Note that no more than 3.5 US quarts of oil are required at an oil change. 3 quarts is plenty and is very convenient if you provide your own oil. 3.9 quarts is too much; the owner's manual and the shop manual are both misleading on this point.

    Read the Owner's Manual. Follow the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. More service is not required and will cost you money. Less can damage the car.

    And you really do need both of those documents. If necessary buy them from Toyota or online. The Manual is a little funky but it collects everything in one place, except for the recommended maintenance items which are in the Guide. The Guide can easily pay for the cost of buying both documents aftermarket the first time you get the car serviced.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Nov 11, 2007
  4. gaw

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(richard schumacher @ Nov 11 2007, 07:40 PM) [snapback]538113[/snapback]</div>

    THANKS, all !! This is great info - we'll be regulars on this forum, as we find it best to learn from those with experience who have gone before us !
     
    #4 gaw, Nov 11, 2007
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Remember to check the Knowledge Base (KB) forum for tips and tricks! Also, each forum has some stickies as well pertaining to their respective forums for additional tidbits.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Nov 11, 2007
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    Just out of curiosity, what kind of mileage does a F450 dualie get?
     
    #6 CEguru, Nov 12, 2007
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