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    N. California (PG&E) - Cheaper to drive on Fuel than to Charge

    We have looked into Solar, but we do not have clear southern facing sun in our area. And it requires installation on the 2nd story of a sloping...
    Post by: PianoBench, Jan 2, 2025 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    N. California (PG&E) - Cheaper to drive on Fuel than to Charge

    How did you get out of PGE territory? Our PGE rate is high straight for the transmission*** alone. Our municipal electric generation*** rate is...
    Post by: PianoBench, Dec 4, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    N. California (PG&E) - Cheaper to drive on Fuel than to Charge

    Everything is off the charts.... I don't even know how the Tesla bros can justify a $0.43 cents per kwh at 12 am to 4am time.... that is their...
    Post by: PianoBench, Dec 4, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Do you need brake-fluid replacement?

    You can tell when it need a fluid change. I used to stick to 2 years. But now I will just go by feeling. I barely touch the pad as is. I think 60...
    Post by: PianoBench, Dec 3, 2024 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    N. California (PG&E) - Cheaper to drive on Fuel than to Charge

    How are you guys doing your calculations? On the fueleconomy.gov website, if I set 100% city driving and 100% vehicle B driving on electricity...
    Post by: PianoBench, Dec 3, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    N. California (PG&E) - Cheaper to drive on Fuel than to Charge

    As of today with current PG&E electricity charge rates, it makes no sense to drive on all electric range. With fuel ranging from $4.15 to all the...
    Thread by: PianoBench, Dec 3, 2024, 29 replies, in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Do you need brake-fluid replacement?

    I stopped getting hustled and swindled by the dealer. I just perform the brake fluid flush myself with an inexpensive bleeder bought online and...
    Post by: PianoBench, Dec 3, 2024 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    how to disable the DCM/Telematics unit in the car

    Thanks soft_r I will try to look and see if I can explore more of this system. You got me interested. I think we should start with listening in on...
    Post by: PianoBench, Sep 4, 2024 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Hwy vs City Miles on PHEV Longevity

    I have a 2017 Prime. Purchased in 2018. It is 2024 now. The range on my dash I get in Spring Time show 23 or so miles. During the colder months it...
    Post by: PianoBench, Mar 13, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    shark fin antenna cover swap

    Toyota diagrams often show the older model if not much has changed. I believe the shark fin is a reused design. And KISS is being used even in the...
    Post by: PianoBench, Feb 7, 2024 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Does leaving the fob in car do anything.

    I would get a second OBD II scanner and try again. It sounds as if the car drives just fine after a jump start.
    Post by: PianoBench, Feb 6, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    640 miles range

    I used to get 70 to 74 mpg from just the good old 2016 Prius with inline-4. But that was when I was driving stuck in local traffic. 15 to 30 mph...
    Post by: PianoBench, Feb 6, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    shark fin antenna cover swap

    You can cut a hole in the headliner right by where the shark fin antenna cover is. After you cut a hole in the headliner, you can now remove the...
    Post by: PianoBench, Feb 6, 2024 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Dealer Sales Tactics - Hit'em in the Balls Ed.

    I am much happier driving a low maintenance car and spending that 75,000 that you pay over 5 years or all at once investing into stocks to build...
    Post by: PianoBench, Feb 3, 2024 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum