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  1. OptimalPrime replied to the thread Prius Prime Smart key fob replacement.

    I've replaced 3 lost Prius Prime fobs myself. 1 for myself, 2 for a friend. Step 1. Buy a brand new fob from a real Toyota dealer,...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 2:07 AM

  2. OptimalPrime replied to the thread Parking lot with A/C, 94% SOC, ICE turns on.

    Little did I know that I'd have my 17 Prime for over twice as long and twice as many miles as john1701a, and be aspiring to make it to...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 1:15 AM

  3. OptimalPrime replied to the thread Parking lot with A/C, 94% SOC, ICE turns on.

    As every customer service rep says, "Did you try turning it off and turning it on?". It sounds like you were locked into a loop where...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 1:09 AM

  4. OptimalPrime liked PiPLosAngeles's post in the thread Who wants A/C while charging?.

    I'm surprised you don't enjoy sitting in a metal box in direct sunshine on a balmy 108°F day while you're charging they way I do. It's...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 12:57 AM

  5. OptimalPrime liked PiPLosAngeles's post in the thread Battery fully charged for 1st time...only showing 19.4 miles of range?.

    I'm wondering if there's a voltage issue at work, or old wiring/outlet with higher than normal resistance.

    Dec 25, 2024 at 12:33 AM

  6. OptimalPrime replied to the thread Hybrid cruising speed.

    By the way, I don't recall having read many posts by PiPLosAngeles until now, but I've not seen him say anything about driving...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 12:27 AM

  7. OptimalPrime replied to the thread Hybrid cruising speed.

    Miles per kWh or miles of EV range are not good goals to have in mind, because they are such strong functions of speed,...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 12:12 AM

  8. OptimalPrime replied to the thread Wiper blade sizes.

    Amazingly, after 7 years 3 months in New England, I'm still rocking my original wipers. It's about time to replace them, I think,...

    Dec 24, 2024 at 11:45 PM

  9. OptimalPrime replied to the thread IC engine starts on a descent with battery fully charged.

    If the ICE is cold and then only comes on for 30 seconds during the descent, then turns off and goes back to EV mode, clearly the engine...

    Dec 24, 2024 at 11:36 PM

  10. OptimalPrime liked JimLudden's post in the thread Prius Prime Privacy.

    It is obvious that Toyota knows when and where we have travelled. I can see the map on my Toyota app. I'm not worried about abortion...

    Dec 24, 2024 at 9:22 PM

  11. OptimalPrime replied to the thread Musk a man of his word.

    4 years is a long time to not have an adult in the room, but I question whether Musk would have counted as an adult. Your question...

    Dec 24, 2024 at 9:18 PM

  12. OptimalPrime replied to the thread Do you need brake-fluid replacement?.

    The fewer times a stealership touches your car, the better, is my attitude. I'd prefer to only have the car touched by my favorite tire...

    Dec 24, 2024 at 9:05 PM

  13. OptimalPrime replied to the thread 121R oversized battery replacement for Prius Prime 140R battery.

    I replaced mine with an AC Delco AGM Group 47. Group 47 is longer than stock: 246mm vs 207mm but is identical to stock in the other...

    Dec 24, 2024 at 8:57 PM

  14. OptimalPrime replied to the thread Do you need brake-fluid replacement?.

    I'd personally not even consider touching it, until seeing evidence it is needed. I've not ever seen such evidence in any car I've...

    Dec 24, 2024 at 7:54 PM
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