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Forgetting to shift out of B-mode

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by nemrut, Aug 25, 2009.

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  1. nemrut

    nemrut New Member

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    ..will this cause irreparable damage to the engine, especially if driven on the freeway?

    I forgot to shift back into 'D' and drove several miles on the freeway in B-mode going as fast as 65mph.
     
    #1 nemrut, Aug 25, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    No damage done.
     
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    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    Just curious, Nemrut: Why post again after you got your answer?
     
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    Once again, no.

    There is already a thread about this.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Sorry, thought i posted in the wrong place as i only received 1-2 email updates. Apparently many more people replied than i was aware of..
     
    #6 nemrut, Aug 26, 2009
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