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Newbies - Use "Search" - Oldies, Thank You!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by GuamKelly, Aug 2, 2011.

  1. GuamKelly

    GuamKelly Member

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    Was reminded again recently of the value of this Forum, and how many questions can be quickly and easily resolved by using the "Search" function.

    My 2008, "Hal", suddenly did not want to accept gas, twice in a row. Fearing an expensive repair, I searched "slow to fuel" and found several threads directly on point.

    Now I just pull up to the pump, remove the gas cap, go inside to get a cup of coffee or something, and after venting for a minute he fills right up. Many thanks to all our friends here who know the answer to a question before I even know that I have a question!
     
    #1 GuamKelly, Aug 2, 2011
  2. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Why not vent it before pulling up to the pump so that you don't block the pump while getting your coffee?
     
    #2 firepa63, Aug 2, 2011
  3. GuamKelly

    GuamKelly Member

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    If there's a line I will -- hasn't been an issue since I usually fill up before dawn (8-P)
     
    #3 GuamKelly, Aug 3, 2011
  4. LIPriusFreak

    LIPriusFreak Can I haz JDM?

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    your car needs that long to vent? what are the weather conditions in Guam these days?
     
    #4 LIPriusFreak, Aug 3, 2011
  5. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    Guys, you're getting off-topic. If you want to question the venting process, go to one of those threads. The point of this thread is that the search engine is useful.
     
    #5 nerfer, Aug 3, 2011
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    This is exactly why even a good Search engine can be of questionable value on a board that is as large and busy as PriusChat. Going off topic is extremely common - and sometimes there is valuable information in the off-topic posts. But I can understand why some people just post the question instead -- it might be a lot faster than wading through all the off-topic stuff to get to something useful.

    It might even be worth letting the 'Oldies' whine incessantly about posting a question without using the search function. :rolleyes:
     
    #6 acs326, Aug 3, 2011
  7. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    Oh, you're just venting. :rolleyes:
     
    #7 hyo silver, Aug 3, 2011
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