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Mainly just needed the extra 50% room. The oil consumption and catalytic converter plugging where motivating issues as well. Plus I got a v...
Just bought a used v Five. I put 90k on my '04 and 399k on my '06. Likes - handling (the 17" rims/tires handle 10x better than my '06)...
All cars with over 399,000+ miles, show us what you have. Add any repairs, replacements, photos, tips, tricks, lifetime mileage, or total cost...
399,000 on my 2006 with option #6. In service in July, 06. I'm amazed, and so are people that ride in it and see it. Oil, filters, 3 trans fluid...
Yes, in CA it is illegal to sell cats. That's why you search, and buy an exhaust pipe (that just happens to have 2 cats in the middle). And if...
Longbow, Search for salvage yards. Use Craigslist (Prius parting), or the internet (Toyota salvage). Then search for Prius exhaust, if you have...
If you didn't have a new 12V battery, I would say to disconnect the front panel harness on the 12V for 1 minute, plug back in, and try it again.
It is your catalytic converter. The farting sound, or puff/pop sound is the dead give away. I've gone through this twice on my 06. You'll notice...
06 now has 398k miles. Still at 50mpg average (city/2 lane/freeway 33% each). Mobil 1 oil changed every 5k for first 100k, then 10k up to 300k,...
I've gone through 3 sets of HID bulbs. Buy ONLY Philips factory bulbs, as they last ~120k miles. The other brands go weak after 40k miles or...
I would ignore the Carfax, as it only tells you, maybe if dealer serviced, if something broke - not if it's worn. I would by a a ODB++ scanner...
We exhibit at trade shows, and we fit our entire 10' x 10' booth inside our 06 Prius. Outside tent (10'x10' w/sides) in its 6' x 1' x 1' case...
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I found a salvaged cat/pipe, 53k miles, for $600. Had a local shop install for $80. Old cat was about 50% plugged with tiny black spots covering...
The dealer says : Clogged Catalytic Converter, please pay $2,200 parts and labor. I'm exploring other options.
So on a whim, I tried PREMIUM gas last night. This helped reduce the fluttering for about 50 miles, and then it came back. Since I'm all over the...
Yes, intake system is open and cleaned MAF. Torque shows 120cfm airflow intake at cruize, then about 290cfm at 3/4 throttle. So I think air is...
Spark plugs were replaced at 358,400 miles. They were dry, mostly there, with a thick, light-brown/white crust all over - except the anode tip. PC...
If you have over 100k miles, I would buy a water pump belt and store it with the spare tire. This way if it every breaks, at least you have the...
Looking at Torque: 70mph cruise is pulling 120 cfm air intake. Pushing throttle down 90% at loss of power then shows about 290 cfm air intake -...
