In Europe, the oil change interval is 10k for our cars - Europeans have enough documented experience so they won't tolerate a shorter interval (i.e. won't buy ...
... easier. ... that ... great ... a ... spec ... Thanks for the endorsement. You could probably make a good living repairing todays cars. They started using...
Happy New Year, I recently had a bigger 12V battery put in my 2003, and the car, at least to my untrained ear, seems to be running better than ever. In...
In a message dated 1/1/2005 10:38:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, mulcahy222@... writes: I recently had a bigger 12V battery put in my 2003, and the car,...
I just replaced the original 12V battery in my 2001 Prius with 95,000 miles (purchased new Sept. 2000). I bought it from my local Toyota dealer and paid $179...
With the recent heavy rain in the LA area I had the opportunity to ford a good 6-8 inches of water on one of the freeways. The water was of course higher as...
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/01/opinion/01sat2.html?th The Saudi Syndrome Published: January 1, 2005 The next time you consider the purchase of a family car...
I recently took a trip with temperatures at and below zero degrees Fahrenheit. The lower the temperature the more difficulty I had filling the gas tank....
Both versions of Prius have a resin bladder holding the gas, to reduce evaporation of fumes into the environment. If your tank actually had 2 gallons of gas...
... There is a relatively new Yahoo group, hybrid politics (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hybrid_politics) that is a good place to discuss the political...
The new battery can not logically have any effect on how the car runs/feels, but the tire pressures can. Be brave - go 'all the way' to 42/40, and mpg will be...
Actually, it is in part the fault of the pumps. All pumps here in Minnesota are affected by the cold. So even with a traditional vehicle, you have to...
My one way work commute is 7 miles. That last mile between 6 and 7 is very productive to my maintaining relatively higher mpg. IE, if I had to stop at or...
... Yep, wife got the same thing. Since it is due to be at Toyota soon anyway, will make sure it gets replaced then. BTW, when I posted this short notice early...
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I had 19,693 miles on my 2001 Prius when I took it to the dealer for an oil change and checkup. My dealer told me that my frount tires had to be replaced...
In a message dated 1/2/2005 12:24:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, Rosiewoof@... writes: I had 19,693 miles on my 2001 Prius when I took it to the dealer for ...
Hi All...Just to let anyone interested know....I have a 2005 Toyota Prius in Salsa Red available for immediate delivery. Has package am and floormats. I do not...
I bought my Prius about 1 month ago and I live near Worcester MA, also fairly cold. Mileage has been great so far (~45 MPG) with some decline this last tank...
Either my 17 year old son or I left the car door open in the garage and the car hasn't been driven for three or four days. Yesterday I went into the garage to...
Sam's did well by you in all regards except advice! If you check the sidewalls, you'll probably find 44 psi max rating (perhaps a lower number is printed 'for...
Larry's info is correct, however the XL tires are fitted ONLY in the USA so it is widely thought that it was a CYA move by Toyota to do so. As long as you ...
You have used the emergency key to get into the car, of course. The battery can be charged from under the hood - the terminals are clearly labeled (also refer...
... The car door open would probably have left an overhead light on, which is what drained your 12v accessory battery. I take it that you need to get to the...
George, The same thing happened to my 04 last week (I left the overhead light on while searching for a gift I had hidden under the seat). It sat for 3-4 days...
For those who might be interested, here are my summary statistics for 2004: Miles 7171 Gallons 157.616 MPG 45.5 Cost $268.32 Avg Px $1.70 Cost/Mile $.04 My...
... Searching samsclub.com online, the full name of the tire (I think) is: P175/65R14 81T RRBL BFGoodrich Tour T/A Pro Series All-season tire. these tires are...
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