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#219 of 262 Re: To Drive in Snow or Not to Drive in snow. That is the ? [toyotaken] by laughen59 Jan 15, 2009 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: toyotaken (Jul 11, 2008 6:13 am) Hi Ken,   I live in Northern Illinois and once again we've had a ton of snow and the Prius sucks in snow and ice. The wheels spin all the time. I'm reluctant to spend the money on new tires as I just bought this car in June and can't really afford to. So then I would have to pay for a shop to switch the tires over every season at more cost. I might have to though because I drive 33 miles to work one way on an open interstate that is bad with snow and ice. Maybe you can help me with another question, plus I'll start a new thread I think. On my way home tonight, wind chill 30-40 below, it suddenly lost some power then kicked in again and a light on the dash came on that looks like half a circle with an exclamation point in the middle. What does that mean? I haven't looked in my manual yet and hoped I could get a quick answer. Thanks! Laughen59
#220 of 262 Light on panel means what? by laughen59 Jan 15, 2009 (4:32 pm)
While driving home tonight in 30-40 below windchill my Prius suddenly lost some power then kicked in again. The light on the panel looks like half of a circle where the top is open and an exclamation point in the middle. What does that mean? I haven't looked at my manuel yet and was hoping for a quick answer. Thank you. Laughen59 Replies to this message: downinbh (Jan 17, 2009 5:15 am) laughen59 (Jan 17, 2009 7:53 am) cheeper (Jan 17, 2009 11:30 am)
#221 of 262 Re: Light on panel means what? [laughen59] by downinbh Jan 17, 2009 (5:15 am)
Replying to: laughen59 (Jan 15, 2009 4:32 pm) Did you ever figure out what was going on? I just went out to start my 2003 prius and it's dead. I'm in SW Michigan and it has been recorde cold. It started yesterday. All the service people are closed. What did you end up finding out about your prius and the cold? Anyone else know anything? Replies to this message: laughen59 (Jan 17, 2009 7:53 am) cheeper (Jan 17, 2009 11:30 am)
#222 of 262 Re: Light on panel means what? [downinbh] by laughen59 Jan 17, 2009 (7:53 am)
Replying to: downinbh (Jan 17, 2009 5:15 am) The light that came on meant that the tires were low and they were. The other problem I had due to the cold is that I couldn't put gas in it. The pump handle kept clicking off like it was full. I went to another station and it did the same damn thing. I paid 7 dollars and something and the gas gage never moved off 3 bars. I called the dealer in Monroe, WI and he said it has an expandable gas tank and something about it being so cold. I don't understand and had to get to work so I couldn't run it to the dealer. I am not happy about this at all....how stupid is it that you can't put gas in it? Replies to this message: cheeper (Jan 17, 2009 11:30 am)
#223 of 262 Re: Light on panel means what? [laughen59] by cheeper Jan 17, 2009 (11:30 am)
Replying to: laughen59 (Jan 17, 2009 7:53 am) I've read about others having problems putting gas in. They say, try to pull out the nozzle a bit, try other pumps; some pump slower. Good luck!
#224 of 262 Fuel bladder.. by kdhspyder Jan 26, 2009 (4:00 pm)
The Gen 2 Prius' have a fuel bladder inside the normal gas tank. This bladder helps in minimizing evaporative emissions, but for some it's a PITA. The Prius is the only vehicle that has it.   Don't worry about it. Yes if it's very cold the bladder will be very stiff and it won't allow a complete fillup. Just go with the flow ( ewww ) and try to bleed some in until you get a near-full tank. If it won't take as much as you'd like drive for a while and get the vehicle warmed up ... then try again.
#225 of 262 cabin filter by temsley Mar 28, 2009 (5:14 am)
I went in for an oil change and the dealer ship said that I needed a new cabin air filter for the price of $69. I said no and looked up how to change it at home. It could not be easier. Is it ok to buy a non Toyota air filter for about $20 or do I need to use a Toyota brand cabin filter? Also, is a cabin filter and an air filter the same thing? The one that I am talking about is accessed through the glove compartment. Thanks. Replies to this message: 210delray (Mar 28, 2009 5:18 pm) laughen59 (Apr 06, 2009 4:16 pm) 210delray (Apr 06, 2009 5:36 pm) and 1 more...
#226 of 262 Re: cabin filter [temsley] by 210delray Mar 28, 2009 (5:18 pm)
Replying to: temsley (Mar 28, 2009 5:14 am) "Air filter" traditionally means the engine air filter. This is normally not replaced for 30K miles on Toyotas (except for driving on desert or unpaved roads).   The cabin air filter is easily checked and replaced as you found out. I don't know if the aftermarket filter will be as good -- probably better to go with the OEM Toyota one. Replies to this message: laughen59 (Apr 06, 2009 4:16 pm) 210delray (Apr 06, 2009 5:36 pm) laughen59 (Apr 08, 2009 11:28 am)
#227 of 262 Rear Wiper Change by railroadjames Apr 05, 2009 (5:29 pm)
Well, it's time to pass on an "I told you so," concerning the rear wiper. When the blade went bad on my '04 Prius in '07 I was lucky enough to find a replacement blade back then with no trouble. Last week I had to replace the same Rr Blade once again but this time the blade I bought would no fit in the arm. So I splurged and bought the whole arm & blade combo for $14.00. Unfortunitely, I couldn't figure out why I couldn't get the blade & arm released from the main arm. My local parts dealer attempted to remove it and after struggling for 7-8 minutes gave up. I went home and continued the battle until I finally realized that I was forcing the blade assembly the wrong "usual way" ( not toward the base but away from it. After getting it finally off I proceeded to attempt to snap on the new arm& blade to the unit only to fail when the plastic main arm broke.I ended up buying a new arm for $40.00. This was a painfull and time consuming experience and not to be repeated. I hope you Prius owners learn from my demise. Good Luck! Replies to this message: laughen59 (Apr 06, 2009 4:24 pm) railroadjames (Apr 06, 2009 5:21 pm)
#228 of 262 Re: cabin filter [210delray] by laughen59 Apr 06, 2009 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: 210delray (Mar 28, 2009 5:18 pm) What does OEM mean? Replies to this message: 210delray (Apr 06, 2009 5:36 pm) laughen59 (Apr 08, 2009 11:28 am)

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