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Just wanted to update this again and say I'm 100% positive my oil consumption is cured but with a hiccup. Right after the last post I topped off...
Chapman I think you're onto something. Looking into how confirmation driving patterns and clearing permanent DTC's work (mostly thanks to your...
Try using cruise control and see if you notice a difference in HV Battery behavior. .
You're right actually. Very rarely do I have steep descents long enough to even fully charge the HV Battery and it's been a few years since I've...
Cruise control uphill for sure as I stated before it has better HV Battery management. Didnt mention B Mode at all but I wouldn't bother with it...
Any updates? .
When going up mountain passes, you should try using cruise control if you haven't. Cruise control has much better HV Battery management compared...
You're welcome! I'm also highly active on the Prius Subreddit. Much more active there then here. Already linked my comment here I made for you...
Here is the cause of your discolored spark plugs. .
Also notice how there's nothing on the nut part of the spark plug? Only the inside white part? And how the color/consistency matches where the...
Does your Prius consume oil? And how much? I believe it's possible for some carbon/oil to seep through the spark plug from underneath during...
By parking/emergency brake light you mean the red "BRAKE" light correct? The red Brake light will come on if the brake fluid is low. This will...
Alright, your Prius still may be a salvageable commuter vehicle for your mountainous commutes. Your problem isn't related to the Hybrid Battery,...
You could do a Berryman B-12 Piston Soak to cure your oil burning potentially. See the Piston Soak Procedure here Posted via the PriusChat...
Did anything happen preceding this like a dead 12v or maintenance of some sort? .
See my low mpg mechanism comment I made on Reddit describing low mpg resulting from a 12v disconnect. You can also view a similar comment on...
Wanted to update this and say I believe the Berryman B-12 Piston Soak did actually cure my oil burning. My oil level has settled at just above...
Did it flash quickly then dissappear? Could be anything from low oil to intermitten inverter pump failure to an overheating engine... Start with...
If he did not disconnect the battery, then this low mpg mechanism will likely not apply, and is likely not the cause of your low mpg. But when...
If your Prius continues to get low mpg despite being satisfied that your Prius is otherwise functioning normally, I have discovered a low mpg...
