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Help! I am not sure if there is something wrong with my engine

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by GasSaver1, Jul 12, 2009.

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  1. GasSaver1

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    By the way, while I am posting here is a picture of the family back when I was in New York for the 4th!

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    From left to right, my Dad's 04 (first on Long Island), My sable which I sold, My dad's 07 with the Extra battery setup, My 08, My Mom's 08 hybrid camry, My Dad's 2010 all electric mini. Not shown- my Sisters 02 (First on Long Island) and (sold): My Dad's 01 which was also a first release. All Toyotas came from the Hempstead Dealership for those local to LI.
     
    #21 GasSaver1, Jul 22, 2009
  2. snead_c

    snead_c Jam Ma's Car

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    Like I said ..
    Way to go Bear68 :) :rockon: :)
    A good place to start on air pressure is F 42 and R 40.:rolleyes:
     
    #22 snead_c, Jul 22, 2009
  3. GasSaver1

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    So as an update I finally brought the fronts up to 42 and the rears to 40. I went for a long easy drive not going over 50. The sound is still there as clear as it was but I the car seems to be working otherwise so I am willing to say it really is just the tires and try to ignore it from now on....

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    #23 GasSaver1, Jul 26, 2009
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    Good to hear it's all resolved. If you got the crappy goodyear integrity's as your stockers ... switch to Michelins once they quickly wear out. I can't believe how short the integrities lasted.
    ps, how does your dad like paying that whopping $800/month for the mini lease ... kinda steep for such a tiny car maybe? Still ... I wish I had the scratch to have gotten on the short list. I'm wondering if they'll all be crushed at the end of the lease, like the EV1's were.
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    #24 hill, Jul 28, 2009
  5. GasSaver1

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    I dont really think the price is an issue for him..........
    He also tested the Think! for a few years when that pilot program was going on. The power company was teamed up with the long island rail road to give price breaks for energy. They were able to convert that power source for the mini.

    I have to admit though, that car is fast! but it is rough over bumps.

    As far as when the lease is up, I dont think it will matter much. Some people just like trying the latest. Some people like the idea of doing something that does not destroy the enviorment, though, I never really understood that thinking with electric cars because they are still burning (rather dirty) coal to make that energy. Eh
     
    #25 GasSaver1, Jul 28, 2009
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