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    '01 prius for sale... unless we can fix it

    A few months back, I posted a problem with my '01 prius: engine knocking for @30 sec when first starting up. Does NOT happen on first start of...
    Thread by: bennie49, Jun 16, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Start-up engine knock; disappears after 30 sec

    I have an '01 Prius, 185,000 miles. A few years ago, it developed an engine (?) knock immediately after starting; disappears after 30 sec. It...
    Thread by: bennie49, Mar 22, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Why the drop in fuel efficiency?

    Bridgestone Potenza RE92; also, just started letting the car warm up a week ago, thinking that might help. It didn't. Prior to this, just...
    Post by: bennie49, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Why the drop in fuel efficiency?

    Not sure if this is the way to do this, but read the suggestion to answer these questions. I have an '01 Prius with 158,000. Last summer/fall,...
    Post by: bennie49, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    another hybrid battery problem

    I've chatted with TedB. Do you have any opinion/experience with his batteries vs the re-manufactured ReInvolt-type? Would love some feedback on...
    Post by: bennie49, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    another hybrid battery problem

    Does anyone have any experience wih a refurbished/re-engineered hybrid battery. A mechanic in Sonoma County will put one in for $1900. Said they...
    Post by: bennie49, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    another hybrid battery problem

    The 2nd dealership diagnosed hybrid battery cells #5 & #11 well below others and recommended replacement for $3000. The codes are P3006 and...
    Post by: bennie49, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    another hybrid battery problem

    I am getting another opinion tomorrw at the other local dealership. I called the original service rep this morning and asked for the codes; his...
    Post by: bennie49, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    another hybrid battery problem

    I will get the codes on the next business day; thanks
    Post by: bennie49, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    another hybrid battery problem

    I have a 2001 Prius w/158,000 miles. Had some bad news about my hybrid battery the other day. The codes from the computer indicated a temp problem...
    Thread by: bennie49, Jul 19, 2011, 20 replies, in forum: Newbie Forum