What every newb should know

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  1. amylase

    amylase New Member

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    Excellent advices. Thanks very much. Will use them on my newly acquired Prius.
     
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    add my thanks, too
     
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    where can i get that portable jumper ???

     
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    snead_c Jam Ma's Car

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    Portable battery jumpers can be found at WalMart, Auto Zone, Advance Auto, and even Amazon.com...you only need a light duty one since you're only jumping for a very light weight battery. If you have a portable air compressor that usually operates from the car charger point you may find jumpers with a built in 12v power plug easier to use when checking and adding air to your tires. You don't have to drag a long wire or listen to constant door chiming when its plugged in to the dash. A light weight one is also less of a drag on fuel efficiency if you carry it in your car.:rolleyes:
    PS keep it charged up according to manufacturer's instructions...the charger that is !
     
    #485 snead_c, Aug 27, 2011
  6. amm0bob

    amm0bob Permanently Junior...

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    Thanks for this valuable info! I am a fairly new used Prius owner (1 1/2 yrs). I bought a used 2001 Prius from a very reliable private party & I LOVE it! I could not afford a new Prius, but I am happy with this one. I was looking for info on things (poss. repairs) I may expect in the future and got some real good preventative ideas here. I live in a small rural community with the nearest Toyota dealership 2 hours away, but found it well worth the drive to have someone that knows my car doing the repair & maintenance.
    Out of curiosity, anyone had problems with the catalyctic converter weld from the pipe coming undone? Any surprises around the corner for me on say the battery(s) needing replacement?
     
    #487 DJFugere, Oct 10, 2011
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    First post. Looking forward to checking out the forum! Purchased a new 2011 Black Prius about a month ago and have been loving it. You can not imagine how much I'm saving on gas. Last vehicle was a 2002 Chevy Suburban. Went from $360 monthly gas bill down to $60. CRAZY!!! I'm sure there are hundreds of stories like this and I can't help but tell everyone I know.

    ONCE I WAS LOST AND NOW I'VE BEEN FOUND!!!
     
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    Holly hell, what a keeper! I think I'll print this one out and hang on my garage's wall :) Thanks so much
     
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    thanks for the info.
     
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    Dealer Maintenance Service, should I use the dealer for my services, 2011 prius III, 5,500 miles and running. Is it a ripoff or worth it??!?!?!
     
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    I lease my Prius and from a dealer too far away to use. So I paid for a local dealer maintenance contract and it's been a great experience. Together with my auto insurance. Towing is very important. Their knowledge via email has been great too.
     
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    Required service is important to perform but a quick look through the owners manual will show very few. Suggested services can be expensive and should be evaluated in terms of how long you. Plan to keep the car. Who does the fluid changes etc is less important than how well they are done and documented.
    A DIY owner can change most fluids and filters, just keep receipts and document. If you are not a DIY person you would do well to have the dealer do the"required services" since they are the ones you'd take the car to for repairs and establishing a working relationship can be helpful.
    Fortunately our Prii are very low maintenance and highly reliable so ownership costs should be reasonable.
     
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    Fantastic list. I wish every car had this type of helpful guide! Very helpful to a newbie such as myself. Thank you to the members who contributed.
     
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    ok, how do you post on this site or ask questions? is there any forum for us gen 1 owners?
     
    #495 jtuchol, Dec 27, 2011
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  17. HyperFX

    HyperFX NIMFY (not in my front yard)

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    Thanks for the guide. This is a very helpful thread for new people, like myself.
     
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    Good information.
     
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    great!!!
    a wake up call!!!!!!!!!!
     
    #499 borjbor, Jan 6, 2012
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    i definitely agree with you!!!!
     
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