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#97 of 133 Re: OTOH.... [kdhspyder] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 09, 2009 (8:50 am)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Jun 09, 2009 4:32 am) I realize it's all anecdotal, but I have many friends with Toyota hybrids of one sort or another, from 2003 to 2008 models, and nobody has had a stitch of trouble. Some of these cars have been cross-country a number of times.   These cars are not my cup of tea but if someone asked me about projected reliability over the course of 10 years, I'd have to say I'd be reasonably optimistic. Replies to this message: jpeters1970 (Aug 28, 2009 11:23 pm) whitey9 (Aug 28, 2009 11:58 pm)
#98 of 133 Very satisfied by misterme Jul 14, 2009 (4:55 pm)
I bought a new Honda Civic Hybrid in 2004 (2004 Model). I did nothing but basic maintenance (Rotation, oil chg) up until I replaced 4 tires at 88,000 miles. At 130,000 miles I noticed the beginning of a shudder/bad transmission noise and brought it into the dealer at 133,000 miles.   They replaced the "Start clutch" which apparently is the main clutch system. Bill would have been $1300 but Honda paid half under for a good faith measure.   I thought it was exceptional Honda would pay for half my cost at 133,000 miles.   The transmission band slips a little under moderate acceleration. When that happens I have them drain/fill the CVT fluid and it fixes it for another 15-20k miles.   Honda offered to pay half of a repair that would replace the band and controlling valve bodies but would still cost around $1,300. I declined the repair to continue occasionally changing the fluid.   Overall it's been a truly wonderful car. I've averaged about 61MPG over the life of it calculating tank to tank and that sure was nice when gas was around $5/g. I've never owned such a fun car to drive and the mileage game keeps me from getting bored.   Other than the occasional transmission slip, the car starts/runs/drives/looks practically as it did new off the lot.   I've never had a vehicle last over 112,000 miles and that fact alone has me floored. Our other vehicle is a 2001 Grand Caravan at 94,000 and had two cylinder heads, steering rack, sliding door motors, window regulators, cruise control and AC compressor replaced- and seems to be nearing the end of it's utility.   My father just got a new Honda Insight and raves constantly about it. I'm sold on the Honda Hybrid line and will definetly replace mine with another someday.   -Steve Replies to this message: whitey9 (Jul 15, 2009 7:41 am) igandalf2 (Jul 15, 2009 8:52 am)
#99 of 133 Re: Very satisfied [misterme] by whitey9 Jul 15, 2009 (7:41 am)
Replying to: misterme (Jul 14, 2009 4:55 pm) Dear MisterMe, You should know that eventually the friction material that wears off during the slipping process will all be worn off. Then you will have to bite the bullet. I might do the 1/2 cost deal w/Honda while they are still agreeable.   I have never owned a Honda, but those people I know who have/do, swear nicely by them, not badly like some other cars.   The new Insight has no back-seat legroom except for midgets. I can barely get thru the doorway, and have to strategically align my feet to enter. The basic model is too poorly equipped, and the next model up has too much stuff. Plus it is too slow to drive here in Dallas ( I would get run over ).   Gotta go, do the deal w/Honda now and save yourself some headaches.
#100 of 133 Re: Very satisfied [misterme] by igandalf2 Jul 15, 2009 (8:52 am)
Replying to: misterme (Jul 14, 2009 4:55 pm) How did you get Honda to pay half? I had the same issue. They told me it was normal wear and tear. I now have to replace the transmission $3400.. It has 160,000 miles on it. I first noticed the issue at 30,000 miles. I also noticed that replacing the trans fluid, more often, (at my cost) seemed to temporarily fix slippage.
#101 of 133 AC vent noise by joseph85750 Jul 18, 2009 (9:35 am)
I have a 2007 FEH, and love it so far! However, there is this annoying sound that occurs after the AC has been running for a few minutes. The best way I can describe it is the sound those "clicker toy" things make (reference http://www.papertrove.com/servlet/Detail?no=278 ..sorry )   After the sound is happening, if I turn the AC off and only run vent, the sound will eventually go away. It appears to be coming from some device under the dash visible on the passenger side. It's about 5" x 4". I can feel the snapping/popping sound when I place my hand on this:   Picture of module   Anyone else have this problem or know what the issue might be? Replies to this message: joseph85750 (Jul 24, 2009 5:47 pm)
#102 of 133 Re: AC vent noise [joseph85750] by joseph85750 Jul 24, 2009 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: joseph85750 (Jul 18, 2009 9:35 am) A little more accurate info-- it sounds almost like a valve or vent is popping open/closed inside the device pictured. My questions: 1) What exactly is this device pictured? 2) Could it be defective? Or are there some tubes/baffles inside it just needing adjustment?
#103 of 133 warm up period. by tyler70 Jul 25, 2009 (12:52 am)
can anyone tell me if i need to "warm up " my prius engine before driving like a conventional veh? besides the oil change, is there any maintenance I need to do for the hybrid components? thanks Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Jul 29, 2009 12:47 pm) whitey9 (Jul 29, 2009 3:17 pm) sodaguy (Jul 30, 2009 10:28 am) kdhspyder (Jul 30, 2009 3:14 pm)
#104 of 133 Re: warm up period. [tyler70] by kdhspyder Jul 29, 2009 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: tyler70 (Jul 25, 2009 12:52 am) No there is no special warmup period for a Prius. When you see READY on the dash just shift and go. Let the computer take care of everything else.   The hybrid system needs no maintenance - EVER.   Oil / filters every 5K or 6 mo's Engine air filter every 30K That's it for the first 100K miles!!!!!   Wash, Rinse and Repeat for the next 100K miles!!!   At 100K drain and replace the inverter coolant At 120K to 150K replace the spark plugs   Your 2010 has no belts of any kind so these never need to be checked or replaced.   Wear items as needed. Replies to this message: whitey9 (Jul 29, 2009 3:17 pm) sodaguy (Jul 30, 2009 10:28 am) kdhspyder (Jul 30, 2009 3:14 pm)
#105 of 133 Re: warm up period. [kdhspyder] by whitey9 Jul 29, 2009 (3:17 pm)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Jul 29, 2009 12:47 pm) Olde cars, like those with carburetors used to almost choke me when I went out in the morning to go to work. My many neighbors would start up their cars/trucks engines and they would be on the "fast idle speed" cam on the carburetor linkage. The street sounded like an airport, but with propellers, not jets. Also, an acrid smell of exhaust wisped over the neighborhood due to the choke butterflies being misadjusted, or sticking shut. Kind of like a bevy of fireplaces spewing their foul odor. This was especially bothersome on those cars that featured no/little exhaust emission systems, like catalytic converters and such. More gas has been wasted warming up the car for the kids, than I would care to imagine. Start it up, and take off....smoothly.
#106 of 133 Re: warm up period. [kdhspyder] by sodaguy Jul 30, 2009 (10:28 am)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Jul 29, 2009 12:47 pm) You also need to rotate the tires (cross-rotate if the tires are not directional) every 5,000 miles.   Then, you need to replace the cabin air filter every 30k.   Lastly, the transaxle fluid should be drained and refilled every 60k with Toyota WS fluid. While Toyota considers it to be a lifetime fill, the gurus on the Priuschat forum have concluded that every 60k is a reasonable interval if you want to keep the car for a long time. It is a very easy job and the process is identical to servicing a manual transaxle. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Jul 30, 2009 3:14 pm)

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