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Just got my Gen 1 Prius

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Toymota, Jun 19, 2021.

  1. Toymota

    Toymota New Member

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    Long story short, I just got my 2002 Toyota Prius.


    What are all of the cool modifications I can do to enhance the gas mileage and user experience?
     
  2. dabard051

    dabard051 Tinkerer-in-Charge

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    (0) read the sticky in this thread "Who should and should NOT buy a Gen I Prius"
    (0.1) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BACKUP CHIP KEY!!! (see the next sticky)
    (1) get a good quality code reader
    (2) get a mini-VCI OBDII adapter and Techstream software on a Windows laptop for in-the-weeds problem diagnosis
    and general battery health information
    (3) Give it a good tune-up - plugs, filters, oil change. Keep a maintenance/repair log.
    (4) Peruse this Generation I Prius set of conversations for all the fun stuff to tinker with.
    (5) Don't be afraid to ask questions in this forum...
    (6) You may find the 175-65R14 tyres are becoming tough to find...
    Welcome to the club!
     
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  3. Josey

    Josey Active Member

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    The biggest factor in gas mileage in any vehicle is obviously #1 the thing's design and all of that. But #2 is just the nut behind the wheel. Don't become a hyper-miler (it's obnoxious), but learn to drive "inspired by" hyper-milers. It's literally the biggest thing after vehicle design that will matter.

    I don't have any idea what enhance "user experience" means.

    Sounds to me like you just want to do a lot of reading in this Gen1 subforum. No one is going to write you a book.
     
  4. Rmay635703

    Rmay635703 Senior Member

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    It’s well worth noting you can easily order a set of 165/65r14’s that Fit a Honda Insight or Mitsubishi Mirage, adds an easy 10-20% if you keep them aired up
     
  5. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome!

    i have never owned gen 1, but i see some pretty tricked out models from time to time. check jdm in japan
     
  6. nimblemotors

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    Turn off the display
    Clean the throttle body
    Air up the tires