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Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by priusgto, Jan 25, 2016.

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  1. priusgto

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    I'm sold on the new Prius after test driving one today but have a few questions that weren't answered by the dealership. Seems I knew more about it than they did just from reading these forums.

    Is it safe to assume that the 16s have the same PSD transmission that they used in the first gens.

    Also, is the trans still able to be serviced, i.e. drained and refilled. I know how some manufacturers are going to a sealed trans and hoping Toyota didn't do anything stupid.

    Thanks.
     
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    They made the PSD more compact, by reorganizing the planetary gearset. If there is any possible maintenance you can do by yourself, it will be described in the user's manual. It has been posted here somewhere, I cannot find the post to it.
     
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    That was my main concern, that Toyota still uses the same technology in their new Prius. I was looking at new Hondas and was immediately turned off by the fact that they now use the CVT with the metal belt in all their 4 cylinder Accords. Didn't believe the sales BS that they did that to improve fuel efficiency but more likely to keep the price lower and go with a cheaper to manufacture transmission.

    I haven't found the answer to the drain and fill capability question yet but I will tomorrow when we pick up our new Prius.
     
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    all the best!(y) which one are you getting?
     
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    We went with the Two.
     
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    All hybrid vehicles manufactured by Toyota use the idea of two electric motors and the engine powering a planetary gearset. Minor enhancements seem to be by Generation, but fundamentally, they all use the same principle. Ford and Nissan use the same idea in their hybrids, and the Volt vaguely resembles it as well.
     
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    Priusgto, I like your side moldings. Was it installed at the ports? I notice it doesn't look like the ones featured on Toyota website under accessories.
     
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    Which Nissan systems use it? The Pathfinder hybrid had a one motor system. The old Altima hybrid was just Toyota's system under license.
     
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    Is it just me or does anyone else feel dumber after watching that video?
     
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    I don't think it would qualify as their idea then.;)
     
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