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    Is michelin defender the way to go?

    I've had very good results with the Defenders. My 2011 was bought new and at 306,000 miles I've gone through a couple of sets. The last set gave...
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Aug 20, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Engine removal diy advice is it possible?

    A word of caution. I recently had the engine on my 2011 (302,000 miles) replaced due to head gasket issues and the high mileage. Had a 2014...
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Nail. Tire not repairable. Choices?

    My last set of Defenders gave me about 98,000 miles. No complaints. Certainly you're not going to get the mileage of LRR's but I feel the...
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Jun 1, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Best replacement tires

    Have to admit those Defenders held up well for me. Got 99,000 miles out of the set I replaced today. Mileage will drop but what a difference in...
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Mar 22, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Something you wish your Prius had

    Some decent lighting for the cargo area.
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Oct 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    XM Amplifier antenna assembly - needs to be replaced

    I'd suggest checking with the stereo shop folks as mentioned previously. I remained a Sirius subscriber after acquiring the Prius, requiring me...
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Sep 29, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Spark Plugs

    Post by: Rivetjoint, Jul 27, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Tardis theory

    Cruising along with River Song has improved my Prius driving experience.
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What to do about transmission fluid

    My local dealer here in NJ didn't give me any problems when I requested they change my ATF at 73,000 miles. I was ready for a battle but they...
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Speedometer just disappeared .....

    I regularly bump my big fat knee against that dimmer dial. First time it happened had me stumped for a bit trying to figure out what happened....
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Oct 25, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    OOooooh...these car salesmen BOIL MY BLOOD!

    Have to admit that I found using TruCar quite useful in the purchase process. In 2011 I bought a Camry SE and a Prius2 and had a haggle free...
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    XM Radio Kit for 2012 Prius

    I went through this with my purchase of a II back in December. I've had Sirius in two previous vehicles and after reading many of the problems...
    Post by: Rivetjoint, Mar 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics