I believe this was already stated some other time, but I notice it was not here, so here goes: Mine dropped from 47 to 42, both in local travel with a new 2004...
so we get winter fuel here in Florida? I have heard this before also but I thought being in a warm climate that we would not get the winter fuel here. If we...
My dealer tried to convince me to buy the extended warranty pachage by telling me that the coverage which it provides, EVEN during the first three years is...
Hello, I have a 2004 Prius, and plan to drive it about 7000 - 10,000 miles per year, and primarily in local travel in a moderate climate (MD). I hope someone...
... As I understand it (and I could be wrong), even Florida gets cold enough for thermal inversions. These can be dangerous when there's tons of CO - carbon...
Troy Heagy
electrictroy@...
Dec 2, 2004 12:34 pm
10883
... No. ... no. The oil already has additives, and in proper balance. Adding something else can upset that balance and make the oil fail to perform. ... ...
Troy Heagy
electrictroy@...
Dec 2, 2004 12:43 pm
10884
Troy...what you say makes sense to me and I will see what happens when the summer rolls around. I now have it up to 41mpg in city driving. i only drive 20...
... Yeah. I think the car companies "cheat" when they take the city test. They fully charge the battery to 100%, and slowly drain it to empty during the...
Troy Heagy
electrictroy@...
Dec 2, 2004 1:09 pm
10886
Troy.....are you using synthetic oil in the 04 Prius? We have only 2K so have not changed it yet and should I put it in at 3K or stay with the regulare...
... Actually I have an Insight. I just "hang out" here to see how the other hybrids compares. Anyway, I would call "breaking-in" as severe service and change...
Troy Heagy
electrictroy@...
Dec 2, 2004 2:13 pm
10888
... More information (including prices, where to buy, and a copy of the policy) is here: http://www.vfaq.net/docs/ExtendedWarranty.html To quote myself: ...
... as I've been told, over time oil will break down on its own, so the scheduled maintenance is every 6 months OR 5000 miles, whichever comes first. To quote...
Bob in Silver Spring wrote: I hope someone can answer the following oil-related questions: o how important is it for the oil and filter to be changed every...
I went to the EPA website, and posted a question there to get the correct skinny on this. When I receive the info, or links to info, I will pass it along. Bob...
On both my new '04 and on an earlier '04 Prius rental, occasionally when I go to turn the volume up on a playing station, both AM and FM, the radio changes...
Here it is getting very cold, but already I am thinking about the hot, sunny summer days. I was wondering if anyone has had their side windows, and the top 6 ...
I've done that a couple of times, only because I accidently hit the search button next to the knob. Any chance you're doing that, too? ... From: lrrp114 To:...
Troy and Andrew, For what it is worth, my dealer (DARCARS in Silver Spring, MD) gives each new Prius owner a coupon for a FREE oil change (not including a...
Subject: TheTruthAboutCars.com web form request ... ===== http://www.thelibertycommittee.org U.S. House of Representatives - The Liberty Caucus "to restore...
Troy Heagy
electrictroy@...
Dec 3, 2004 2:07 pm
10897
In regards to tinting the windows, we had our windows tinted also the windshield and only have used the defroster as it is always been warm here, but never had...
Actually today's engines are all broken in at the factory. That's one reason why they last longer than older engines. It never hurts to change oil more often...
Actually oil does not "break down" unless it is run too hot and carbonizes (rare). It picks up acids from the gasoline combustion. Once its additives are...
Lot of things can apply though. I try to change mine at 3000 cause I work in a big construction zone at 9000 to 10,000 feet. Not paved for a lot of it and...
I HAVE BIG PROBLEM. PRIUS 04 IN GARAGE FACING INWARD. CAR WON'T START, NOTHING LIGHTS UP. BESIDES CALLING TOWING, ANY IDEAS? Maryellen ... From:...
Maryellen B. Smith
MSmith5921@...
Dec 5, 2004 4:07 pm
10902
The battery is flat. Light left on or door ajar. Options: 1. recharge battery or use jump charger. It is in the boot, on the RHS. It won't need a lot of...
... I just created the "hybrid-politics" mailing list here at yahoo groups. It is open to all, but new members are moderated to weed out spammers. Once a...
... Yes, like when it passes through the 500 degree piston area. Synthetic can withstand these temperatures, but conventional oil can not. Troy ===== ...
Troy Heagy
electrictroy@...
Dec 6, 2004 6:23 pm
10905
Hi, Do you know that you get get paid to give your opinion and more. See the url http://www.surveys--paidcom.com to see how to earn money now. Here a piece of...
My prius t4 jan 04 17000 miles. most of my driving is on motaways about 85%of the time I fill my tank at start of run. over three days aprox 600 miles av speed...
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