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    Engine Knocking (twice) at Startup - Anyone Else Experience?

    I had an oil analysis done and everything was good even after 15,000 miles with Mobil 1 extended drain. Copper, Iron, and Zinc was a little higher...
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    1.8L starting rattle, knock, events

    Got the oil analysis done. Below is the comments from Blackstone Labs. Nothing alarming but copper and iron counts were a little high. They didn't...
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    1.8L starting rattle, knock, events

    Below are two best theories I have found. 1) MG1 is not allowing the gasoline engine to idle, which would imply a hybrid vehicle ECU firmware...
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, May 31, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
  4. LoveMyPriusIII
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    For 2012, Leaf gets heated steering wheel, heated seats, and increased range in cold weather

    Makes sense.
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Apr 25, 2011 in forum: Nissan/Infiniti Hybrids and EVs
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    near complete brake failure on my way home from Coachella

    Me too. The biggest thing to me is a part failed that had no business failing at anything less than 150,000 miles, especially with a 3k...
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Apr 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
  6. LoveMyPriusIII
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    1.8L starting rattle, knock, events

    Tell me about it. I went to the dealership and showed the video I took of this problem to their "Prius expert" mechanic and his jaw just dropped....
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Apr 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    K & N air filter

    When I had a Ford Ranger the K & N filter definitely gave me more power and acceleration. At the same time it reduced my fuel economy by 2-3mpg...
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Mar 24, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    1.8L starting rattle, knock, events

    I'm going to call the dealer tomorrow but I doubt they will know anything. Who else can I call? I can't wait until I can get oil analysis results.
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Mar 18, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
  9. LoveMyPriusIII
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    Engine Knocking (twice) at Startup - Anyone Else Experience?

    So nobody knows what kind of damage this is causing?
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Mar 18, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Engine Knocking (twice) at Startup - Anyone Else Experience?

    Re: work around Thanks. If this happens again I will certainly try this immediately.
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  11. LoveMyPriusIII
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    Engine Knocking (twice) at Startup - Anyone Else Experience?

    From what you can tell, what kind of damage is that causing? I am going to do an oil analysis to see if it shows any unusual wear. I will post...
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Engine Knocking (twice) at Startup - Anyone Else Experience?

    I'm with you. Two days ago this happened for the first time. Within a second of the terrible noise I turned it off. I popped the hood and video...
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    1.8L starting rattle, knock, events

    Did you see the video of this occurrence? If this is really what you experienced it has nothing to do with a loose heat shield. It seems to be a...
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    1.8L starting rattle, knock, events

    Wrong. This is definitely something to worry about. This just happened to my Prius yesterday for the first time in 26,000 miles. Oil is full...
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    How close are we getting to be able to charge more than high book for our used Prius?

    Congrats!
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Feb 26, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    $ 156 low beam headlight bulb

    Please tell me this isn't true. That would be absolutely ridiculous.
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Feb 14, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Rough loud start (what the dealer said)

    Do I see another recall coming?
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Feb 14, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Gen 3 Dashboard rattles & creaks

    25,000 miles on my Prius and luckily no rattles yet at least. My 2007 Honda Fit however drives me crazy with dashboard rattles.
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Feb 11, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Consumers Guide Auto Report Reliability

    In 21,000 miles I have been averaging much better than CR got as well. I'm at 56mpg average. It has been a great car with no problems. Never had...
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Dec 27, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    1.8L starting rattle, knock, events

    I bought mine in June 2009 so it certainly falls in that category. Never had the problem yet and certainly don't want it to EVER happen.
    Post by: LoveMyPriusIII, Dec 14, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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