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Things that will likely break my car that I do on a daily basis anyway

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Ueki, Aug 18, 2021.

  1. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Yeah.
    We have our moments....

    Just don't look in the basement. :unsure:
     
  2. Colorado Boo

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    Congrats on your first car and your parents are AMAZING to have spent all that money to get the car maintenance up for you....sounds like they spent about $1,000 or more.
    So keep that in mind when you want to race with it...it's NOT a race car. If you abuse your car, you'll end up walking and if I were your parent and heard how you are driving it I would not be happy and would let you walk if you did break the car.
    Lots of unusual noises from hybrids....you'll get used to what's normal.
    Watch Toyota videos from AMD...he's a master Toyota technician and a great teacher...watch this and all 5 videos on how hybrids work.

     
  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    ^ This.

    Your parents have given you a BIG gift; don't trash it. I do like what you said about not exceeding the speed limit, that shows promise. But all the devil-may-care stuff, it's tough on the car, and worst case, may get someone hurt (or worse), or in Dutch with the constabulary.

    Regarding the videos in first post:

    Engine sounds fine, and engine bay looks very clean.

    Engine coolant reservoir maybe needs a top up?
     
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