Best Rated threads in Toyota Priusshow all threads
| Subject | Author | Posted | Replies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Knocking noise from a front wheel - second gen Prius
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...
17
|
11 years ago
|
17 | |
|
|
Prius driving tips for a new user?
I just got a 2008 Prius. Are there websites with information on how to drive Prius to be efficient on MPG? I found I accelerate way slower than I used to be. I keep looking at the energy chart to make...
10
|
12 years ago
|
10 | |
|
|
Intro to Otto vs Prius Atkinson Thermodynamics
Someone asked about compression ratios and engine efficiency. At the time, I reccommended Wiki and Mr. Google not realizing they needed to understand what to ask for . . . thee basics. So I replied:...
2
|
12 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
Prius Tire Tuning
One of the interesting aspects of a Prius is the effect of different tire sizes for performance tuning. Recently someone asked 'what is the largest tire' and 'what are the effects on mileage' so this...
78
|
12 years ago
|
78 | |
|
|
should keylless Prius switch itself off?
I have a 2007 Prius with keyless entry and start. I had it parked in P and the parking brake set. I came out some hours later and found the engine still running even though the key was out of range. I...
10
|
14 years ago
|
10 | |
|
|
Until you're involved with a FATAL accident first, you'll learn Hybrid Isn't worth.
Michelle claims her 1-ton hybrid is strong than my 2-ton car. Now we know who tells the truth. Until you're involved with a FATAL accident first, you'll learn Hybrid Isn't worth....
55
|
15 years ago
|
55 | |
|
|
Prius Chat
:-)
—
|
15 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
Is there already a Dallas Texas Prius Club?
If not then why don't we start one? Steve
3
|
15 years ago
|
3 | |
|
|
Headlights go on, dash lights dim?
Recently I have noticed that then I turn on my headlights, the dash lights and display dim very noticably. I have an '04 Prius with about 73,000 miles on it and haven't noticed such a difference in...
5
|
16 years ago
|
5 | |
|
|
Prius Gas Gauge
Bought a 2007 about a month ago and was wondering about the gas gauge. I have gone 400 miles on this tank of gas and the gauge only has one block lit. I know I am getting 50MPG highway, so I have only...
29
|
16 years ago
|
29 | |
|
|
warning message
Has anyone gotten a warning message before? Four days ago I got a message that said something like "Warning. Battery will not charge unless placed in neutral". When placed in neutral the screen showed...
5
|
17 years ago
|
5 | |
|
|
Toyota announces new recall for NHW20 Prius model for steering defect
/30/0008Toyota is recalling almost one million Prius cars amid safety concerns with the model's steering. Toyota Prius NHW20 model vehicles produced in Japan from July 2003 to November 2005 are...
2
|
17 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
Guess how much to rekey/reprogram alarm? Go ahead...guess
Had my backpack stolen with my license and carkeys. Since the thief knows where I live, I am considering to rekey my vehicle and reprogram my remote/alarm. Dealer estimate? Only $1600. Ouch. Now, I'm...
7
|
18 years ago
|
7 | |
|
|
resetting gas gauge
Hmmm. I got gas last night (just after my third bar disappeared) and hit reset per usual, and the gas gauge never registered that I had added any gas. How can that be? So what can I expect--that it's...
4
|
18 years ago
|
4 | |
|
|
Defrosting Serious Ice?
My poor Prius has no shelter and got very iced up last night. I scraped off what I could, which was not nearly enough to drive, and went and turned on the defrosters. But when you just sit there...
30
|
18 years ago
|
30 | |
|
|
Error Codes
After learning how to read the error codes from a link found here, I tried it on my 2005 and came up with these: System Check Mode: Audio H/U reads CHK; mode memory: 63-46, occurred 05/03/07 time...
—
|
19 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
2014 Toyota Prius crash test rating drops to four stars
> From AB > > > Ok, if the 2013 and 2014's are identical , why are there changes? What gives? > > > > > > > > There have been no changes in the test standards and no changes in the car, other than...
—
|
10 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
Rainwater leaks in 2010 Prius???
We've had some pretty intense rain these last couple of weeks, as have a lot of other people. No flooding but lots of water on the roads just from the intensity of the rainfall. We never thought to...
26
|
12 years ago
|
26 | |
|
|
BATTERY COLD LIGHT
Greetings all. I have an '05 Prius and absolutely love it! Great mileage and it offers a very smooth ride. Now that it's starting to get really cold here in Virginia, I notice whenever the temperature...
13
|
17 years ago
|
13 | |
|
|
durability of Prius
If I bought a Camry, maintained it well, drove it defensively I could expect at lest 200k miles or more. (maybe less). But how many miles can I expect with a Prius? When will the batteries need to be...
8
|
18 years ago
|
8 |