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Stuck on hwy. battery low what to do?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Jeffster, Sep 7, 2014.

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  1. Jeffster

    Jeffster Junior Member

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    Thanks. It's been a tough summer. She was 48 and I'm 53. I drive a gas pig Lexus GX. Finally came to the conclusion that most of the gas savings was offset by insuring 2 vehicles. I need the GX(or something similar) for towing a boat.
     
    #21 Jeffster, Sep 7, 2014
  2. ftl

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    Yeah, looks like you're stuck with the Lexus, although some here have used the Prius for towing large objects:
    Towing? | PriusChat
     
    #22 ftl, Sep 7, 2014
  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Patron saint of newly poured sidewalks

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    Very sorry to hear this, hope it all works out.
     
    #23 Mendel Leisk, Sep 8, 2014
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    Weather permitting, a/c and heater off and windows down. You can sit there for hours without using a drop of fuel!
     
    #24 Emcguy, Sep 8, 2014
  5. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Patron saint of newly poured sidewalks

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    Or if you're completely at a standstill, just shut it off. The only issue tho: OP say's it's raining bad, would get all fogged up.
     
    #25 Mendel Leisk, Sep 8, 2014
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    Sell the car. I was in a similar situation and having her car around all the time was a constant reminder.
     
    #26 haole man, Sep 8, 2014
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    Sorry about your wife.

    Re the Prius. If you or a future owner need/want to stay in the car, it makes sense to should leave it on to provide heating or cooling as needed but leaving enough gas to get to a gas station. It won't use much gas just sitting there. From what I recall, it may be able to run for days depending on how much gas you have and how much cooling or heating is needed.
     
    #27 energyandair, Sep 8, 2014
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