Jerry's Evolving Thoughts on "new-to-me" Prime Premium

That topic has been covered here. Trap-Vasectomy-Hysterectomy-Return (TVHR) Is No Substitute for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) | Alley Cat Allies
I am sure she has considered various ways to control feral cat population and concluded TNR to be the most humane and the most effective. Though it is not without debate. TNR seems to be working around our house. We have not seen newborn kittens this year yet!

 

We have become a feral cat magnet house, somehow. Pretty sure it isn't the fully enclosed winter warming shelter with comfy blankets on our front porch. Also pretty sure that it isn't that this setup also contains twice daily changed fresh water and high quality grain-free food that attracts them. Our two inside cats are not amused with the situation. We have only been able to successfully trap one feral kitten which led to adoption.

Just to bring this thread back on topic, I will add that one can transfer trapped feral cats that are subject to their neutering or spay appointments in a Prius Prime.

 

Tsk tsk tsk...

 

Yeah, like where the 12V battery is! Hint, it isn't behind the right rear wheel anymore
Plus you'll want to at least find out where the washer fluid goes. Can't say I'm enamored with the plastic dipstick to check level. It was really easy in the Gen II since the tank was high and translucent.

 

Then don't put your finger on the battery + terminal and tongue on a piece of bare metal in the engine compartment!!!

 

The reservoir is huge!

 

That is nice. How huge? My Gen IIs will hold a gallon. I think my 1986 Mazda 626 GT held 2 gallons but it had headlamp washers (useful feature when you live with salted roads). And how do you know it is almost empty without messing with the plastic dipstick? RIGHT, you don't. Not a deal breaker, just saying it is nice to see levels visually. Like you can with brake fluid and antifreeze. That reminds me, I have to put windshield washer fluid on the shopping list for tomorrow.

Update: I didn't see Tideland's post that there is a washer level light (that is probably in the manual, right?) So at least there is a warning, guess I have to see how many squirts you can go when the light comes on. Like if all the cars in front are spewing salty junk on the window, do you need to get more fluid ASAP or are you good for a couple of days.

 

I think the PRIME's reservoir is about a gallon. It took most of a gallon jag when it was not completely empty yet. We have information that for Canadian models of PRIME, the washer empty alert does show on MID. I have not seen it on mine yet. No documentation in the manual for this feature.

 

I don't know how huge. Just know that it took most of a gallon jug and I would have put more in had I had any. That being said, I agree it would be nice if it were visible - I really don't like the stick. Also, I don't remember a light coming on to warn me, but it wasn't squirting as high on the windshield, so I thought it might need fluid. Glad I added it that morning - wound up being a very messy drive.

 

Mines going up on a lift soon.

No better way to know what’s going on than to look underneath.

 

Gads! Oh, for heaven's sakes, people, why are you even looking inside there? That is the dealer's job. Only professionals should do this!

 

And make sure you have the proper containers to catch any of that imported magic smoke or pixie dust that may escape. That stuff is expensive to import!!