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DR. Prius App Question-New Hybrid Owner!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Salty Hybrid, Feb 20, 2020.

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Download Dr Prius App?

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  1. Salty Hybrid

    Salty Hybrid New Member

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    Hello everyone! I am new to the Prius Hybrid family and have a few questions in regards to the Dr. Prius App. I have done my share of research and homework on this App. I find the App appears to be helpful in so many ways. I do not want to take my Hybrid to the mechanic each time I get an error reading! Can't find any real honest mechanics in the Southern California area and seems its $150.00 just to see what an error code is! I'd much rather buy the DR. Prius App and an OBDII Reader the App states. I can then access the protocol at any time to check on my battery condition to error codes. Just posting the first of my ton of questions for Dr. Prius/Dr.Hybrid App and this cool Prius Chat group of people! Definitely find myself loving this Hybrid experience and the fuel economy!

    -Any information for this Dr Prius App would be appreciated! How many of you use it? Heard of it and considering using it?
    -Benefits>?
    -Concerns>?
    -Too good to be true>?

    Anytime monitoring and system analysis sounds amazing for the amount the App and reader costs!

    Thanks for your time everyone!

    -Salty Hybrid
     
    #1 Salty Hybrid, Feb 20, 2020
  2. burebista

    burebista Active Member

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    I'd suggest to take a look at Hybrid Assistant too. It's free and it's an amazing monitoring tool for hybrids. And Hybrid Reporter for endless info and graphs about your trip.

    I bought Dr. Prius only for battery tests and it's also a nice app.

    Last but not least Torque Pro. An immortal "classic" app for monitoring your car.

    PS. Don't go cheap on OBD reader. Buy an OBDLink genuine one and you'll won't regret it.
     
    #2 burebista, Feb 21, 2020
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  3. dig4dirt

    dig4dirt MoonGlow

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    I ordered the Panlong reader on amazon for $11 It is roughly $10-15

    Dr Prius recommends it too.

    I have the app, you have to pay maybe $8-10? for the battery tests, but well worth it.
    It may be a few more bucks for apple phones.

    Yes, combo of the other hybrid app's are nice too!
     
    #3 dig4dirt, Feb 21, 2020
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  4. Salty Hybrid

    Salty Hybrid New Member

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    Thank you for your reply! I have been taking a look at the various apps and the Dr. Prius App looks to be the most 'User' friendly. I will be checking into the reader and will check the Panlong reader you have suggested and Dr. Prius as well! Thank you!
     
    #4 Salty Hybrid, Feb 22, 2020
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  5. Salty Hybrid

    Salty Hybrid New Member

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    Thank you for taking time to reply! I appreciate your suggestions and will check into the options! I do like the Battery Tests options!
     
    #5 Salty Hybrid, Feb 22, 2020
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    BLNT Junior Member

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    Anyone looking to get the quality Carista OBD2 Bluetooth adapter, use coupon code BALINT30 to get 30% off from the adapter until March 27th.

    Coupon is valid through the https://caristaapp.com website and on all Amazon stores. Just search for Carista OBD2 adapter.

    If you are interested in learning more on the company, tune in to today's prius podcast episode where I have a chat with the head of sales at Carista:
    https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/13521578/tdest_id/1776686?fbclid=IwAR30_NzuslrYJpG8RqYx76glmx5DnIAi2XWPVSmZSGoz4e-EXFK7m2uPmyI
     
    #6 BLNT, Mar 13, 2020
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