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    New 2015 Prius v Two Owner with questions

    Enjoy your ride. I bought a Prius C 4 months ago, with more than twice the miles on yours and have had no problems with it since that time. Some...
    Post by: old mechanic, Apr 17, 2023 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Prius C 2015 Major Repair and Cost

    I would advise everyone who owns any car with a hydroboost or an ABS module to have the brake fluid flushed frequently. Probably every 3 to 5...
    Post by: old mechanic, Apr 8, 2023 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Misfire continues after I change the ignition coils and spark plugs

    I understand the cooled EGR and delaying the closing of the exhaust valve to allow higher compression with more open throttle positions to reduce...
    Post by: old mechanic, Apr 8, 2023 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion
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    When you fill up gas tank...

    I get gas at Costco. Always try to get to the front pump since there is a drainage depression which my front tires drop into which helps to get...
    Post by: old mechanic, Jan 31, 2023 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    Brake and Gas Charging

    I have very little experience with the C but a heck of a lot of experience hypermiling. Driving with a foot on the gas and breaks has only one...
    Post by: old mechanic, Jan 31, 2023 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    abs actuator going out?

    New to this forum, also on Toyota Nation as same handle. I currently own two almost bulletproof Echos both 2K models, a manual with 200 k miles,...
    Post by: old mechanic, Jan 7, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion