Toyota Prius

Prius (wagon)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:53:26 -0400

I now own a Prius (wagon, 7 seat). Any suggestions? ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Old Gas

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:26:07 -0500

My 2001 get's very low use. A single fill-up of regular goes for a number of months. Does this pose a problem with respect to using the gas that's been stored in the tamk for this extende time?... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

E-15 gasoline controversy

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:09:01 -0500

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Car thieves avoiding Toyota Prius

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:46:33 -0500

From AB NICB: Car Thieves Get No Charge from Toyota Prius Hybrid Popular With Consumers; Not With Thieves DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bure...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

What do you think of the new 2013 Prius Persona?

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:26:32 -0500

What do you folks think about the just introduced Prius Persona? Looks very nice - a three with upgrades. Might be a nice replacement for my '05 with 114K miles on it. --LG... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Knocking noise from a front wheel - second gen Prius

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:45:16 -0500

Hi all, The Prius is 2nd gen (2009) with 67K on it now. I have this noise I'm having a hard time explaining to the mechanics at the dealership, perhaps because it has started right after the latest s...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Toyota recalling 670k Prius models in US, 2.77 million vehicles worldwide

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:17:21 -0500

From AB Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recalls of Certain 2004 to 2009 Model Year Prius Vehicles TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2012 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), will conduct two safety r...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Calibration of MPG shown on 2010 Prius

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:57:59 -0400

Can the MPG amount shown be calibrated on a 2010 Prius?... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

loose shift knob

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:30:20 -0400

About a month ago my Prius' shift knob loosened. It is free to spin around. I cannot find a set screw or any other locking devise. I contacted two local Toyota service departments. One didn't know...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

11 Years & Still Going Strong !

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:25:16 -0400

2001 model year. Only problem was corroded wheel rims. Other high timer's experiences ? ....... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Battery Wear Out

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:04:46 -0400

Anyone know the symptons of a high time HV battery nearing end of life?... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ethanol is for Drinking !

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:58:52 -0400

AKA ethyl alcahol is the key ingredient that gives booze the kick etc. Why waste it blending it into gasoline?! Am I missing something here? ( CH3CH2OH )The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

White paper on ethanol blended gqsolines

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:48:51 -0400

http://www.goldeagle.com/UserFiles/file/STA-BIL%20files/White_Paper_Ethan ol_%20Blended_Gasline.pdf... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2007 Air Filter

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:49:45 -0400

This turns out to be a CA car and may not be normal. When I checked the air filter there is a second filter in the top housing. First, is this because it is a CA car and not a normal car? Second, do ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Charge Issue

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:45:55 -0400

2007 Prius: While checking the error code I noticed that the engine was charging the drive battery in park, per the info screen, but the charge went from 4 bars down to 3. I also noticed that many ti...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

P0455 Error

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:41:30 -0400

I am getting a P0455 Emissions Canister error. Any ideas on what to look for on this? Mike D.The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Why does my alarm go off when I'm right next to my car?

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:44:47 -0400

My '05 Prius has a tendency to start blaring the alarm, even when I'm in it or standing nearby. I walk away and off it goes. I have the key in my pocket (SE/SS system) and the last time it did it, ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Weird dashboard display and can't drive for 3 minutes while AC fans blows FULL

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:03:45 -0400

Hi, to anyone still here. Anyone else have weird times starting their Prius? Every 3-4 months, I start my 2007 Prius by pushing the button and holding my foot on the brake as normal. Normal start p...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

PriusChat has new forum software

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:28:29 -0400

Hi, Last weekend, Danny changed services and the new PriusChat has a different look-and-feel from the old vBulletin software. There are some areas he still is working on but it looks OK. Bob WilsonThe post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Gas Tank

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:34:28 -0400

On a trip last week my gas gage started flashing. I confidently drove it about 10 miles to the next gas exit. Within sight of the ramp a huge apostrophe (!) flashed on the screen and I was runnin...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Worx PaceSetter Electric Mower

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:08:28 -0400

Essentially unused, was found to be too small for my substantial lawn. Will sell for a very reasonable price etc. Packing may be a problem. Make an offer then LD. casagiannoni@optonline.net... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

How Long do the 12V Batteries Last ?

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:08:19 -0400

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Intermittent Problem 12 Volt Battery

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:54:26 -0400

I have a 2001 Toyota Prius with an intermittent problem with the 12 volt battery. When not used for one day I find the 12 volt battery depleted and requiring a jump to start the car. The car then per...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Toyota Prius plug-in sells 1,654 copies in April, beating Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:12:41 -0400

From AB Toyota Sales Increase 11.6 Percent in April 2012 Camry Up 20.9 Percent; Prius Records Best Ever April TORRANCE, Calif. (May 1, 2012) Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported s...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

[OT} url123.info virus

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:51:10 -0400

Hi, Trying to find MyHybridCar.com via Google, I found there is a virus that infects vBullitin board sites that causes Google searches to redirect the user to: http://url123.info/ -- a SPAM site What...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Trunk Battery

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:20:17 -0400

What are the life expectancies of the battery in the trunk? Everything is fine but my previous experience with normal car batteries is you're lucky to get a 6th winter out of one. I have a April...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Thinking of new Prius, which model?

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:32:05 -0400

My venerable 2005 model year Prius, in service since December 2004, is now at about 105K miles. Been thinking about getting a new one. However, with the new models now out there (Prius c, Prius V)...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Energy Monitor - Prius C 2012

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:06:26 -0400

I picked up my new Prius C three last Wednesday. I noticed the energy monitor display current indication to and from the battery changes color from green to blue? Anyone know what the difference ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Vehicle Gas Consumption - Accurate?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:13:23 -0400

I was wondering if anyone has verified that the gas consumption information provided by the Prius displays are valid. Have no reason to doubt they are, however I find I do have to ask. Thanks Dani...... The post has 71 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Toyota announces service campaign to fix exhaust on 28,000 Prius V hybrids

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:41:27 -0400

From AB Toyota engineers have worked hard to get the emissions that come out of the tailpipe of the Prius V down to a low level, but that doesn't mean everything is copacetic with the car's exhaust s...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Prius C - Test Drive thoughts

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:08:58 -0400

After driving my 1999 Nissan Sentra SE (140HP) for 230K miles I am thinking about a new car. Prior to that I owned a Mazda 323, both with manual transmissions. From all of the cost to own data I ...... The post has 33 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

ABS, etc., lights

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:53:48 -0400

I had a bit of a rough idle on a 2007 Prius and put my Innova 3130 on it to check it out. Suddenly I had a bunch of error lights on, ((!)), ABS, VSC, and red Brake lights, along with the ! in a red t...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Miami Toyota dealer tacks $7,000 onto price of Prius C

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:13:29 -0400

From AB A Twitter user with the handle miami4me2c discovered something interesting at a Toyota dealer in Miami and shared pictures. A unusual two window sticker. The base Prius C starts at just $1...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Toyota increasing Prius C production to meet high demand at home and abroad

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:09:39 -0400

From AB KANEGASAKI, Japan -- Toyota Motor Corp. is churning out a meager 6,000 units a month of its Prius C small hybrid for North America because of supply constraints and soaring demand in Japan. B...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Low Resistant Tires

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:25:57 -0500

Several years ago there were 4 low resistant tires listed here. Does anyone still have that list? My Toyota dealer has no idea what a low resistant tire is. I gave the list to them back then. T...... The post has 20 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

11 Years & Going Strong !

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:44:45 -0500

My 2001 runs like new ! The only problem in all that time, was corroded wheel rims, which I had to replace ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Prius wagon

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:24:51 -0500

Anybody with practical experience with the Prius wagon (2012)? I am considering one this summer. Thibaud... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Is this newsgroup dead?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:43:19 -0500

What happened since Nov 30... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Prius towing

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:43:55 -0500

Hi, I needed to two a trailer with a two-seater, airplane from Canton IL to Huntsville AL, %600 miles. But first I needed a trailer so I ordered a 24 ft. pontoon trailer and added deck boards between...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Will the Nav DVD 2011 v. 11.1 work in 2007 & 2010 Prius?

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:11:47 -0500

Anyone know if for a 2007, this Navigation DVD gets rid of having to manually hit that silly I Agree button to acknowledge you read the verbiage on screen every time you boot your car and drive? I ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

The Death of a Thousand Paper Cuts

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:33:55 -0500

Nasty, cheap, out-gassing plastics, a rainwater leak that ruined the carpet, design flaws from excessive engine cooling in cold weather to controls too small to operate with gloved hands and a ...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Mazda 3 vs Prius

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:22:35 -0500

So I was in Las Vegas this past week with a Mazda 3 . . . The problem was the twitchie accelerator and gearing. There were at least three distinct shift points below 30 mph and it was almost impossib...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Rattling Passenger Side Air Vent

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:03:00 -0500

In yet another manifestation of the appalling lack of quality of the interior of our 2010 Prius II, the mid-level passenger side vent is rattling like the proverbial snake while I drive. Adjust...... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

What's the deal with Toyota's door hinges that won't keep the door open?

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:57:37 -0500

I swear I love Toyota but their door hinges absolutely suck. The doors just won't stay open. I can park facing down hill and the door will still creep back and hit the leg of anyone entering or exit...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

12V Battery - Terminal Cover

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:48:40 -0500

I lifted out the box in the trunk over the spare tire and removed the corner piece over the 12V battery. There is a black and red plastic cover over the terminal. After working for a few minutes w...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2007 Prius, Fuse 12, 25A

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:18:52 -0500

I plan to purchase a Viair 85B portable air compressor, which is designed to get power from a cigarette lighter port. However, over a dozen customer reviews warn that this pump will blow the power o...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Where's the trashcan in a Prius?

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:09:05 -0400

Where's the ashtray/trashcan in a Prius? I know that Toyota took out the cigarette lighters and put phony ashtrays in just for trash a while back like most manufacturers. I can't even find that in ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

"motor assist" obscure warm-up EV mode

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:32:54 -0400

This past spring, I was testing a ScanGauge when I noticed our 2003 Prius would hold the fuel consumption to 0.60 gal/hr regardless of the accelerator and speed. I already knew the minimum, idle fuel...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

WTF? A Prototype and Concept Car In A Prius Commercial?

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:59:39 -0400

What kind of nonsense vaporware is this? This is as ridiculous as listening to a another LYING Republican claiming what they are going to do and then getting into office and messing everything up. S...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Sonata hybrid - not a Prius

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:39:44 -0400

Until now, there have only been two hybrid architectures: Toyota/Ford CVT, and Honda IMA. The Sonata provides a third option, fixed gear ratio, single motor transmission. In three months, the Sonata ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here