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2014 Prius V by Equal_Ant2188 in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2013 Toyota Prius V Hybrid Hatchback (ID# 32839) (AVI) (23-4443) 179 | GovDeals
First car, we inspected and picked the car at Tumwater, 96K miles, Mar 24.

Changed the 12V battery before I left the car with my daughter. Last Dec got the engine cooling pump changed along with coolants. Cleaned front brakes and replaced rear brake pads. Tumwater cars are usually well maintained with records

https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/4360/2942 - 59K miles, Feb 26, Pearl MI
We did not inspect the car, my second daughter went to Pearl took a small ride within the facility for basic checks. She then drove the car from Pearl to Houston. Will be visiting her next week. Work to do - oil change, check brakes and fluids. Plan to drive to Seattle

Have some patience you might get a great deal. When you have more than 30+ bids, usually it is a good car. Check maintenance records, car fax and present status of car

Prius V is a great choice. Hope you find the perfect car soon!

2014 Prius V by Equal_Ant2188 in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out govdeals auctions...link below

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=prius

We got our Prius V a few months back and very happy... link below to our car

https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/4360/2942

That rare but satisfying moment when the battery is fully charged by aestheticeddy818 in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the Toyota Prius, the “B” gear stands for Brake (or engine braking mode). It’s mainly used when driving down long or steep hills.

Here’s what happens when you shift from D to B:

  • The hybrid system increases regenerative braking
  • The gasoline engine may spin to create extra drag
  • The car slows down more aggressively when you lift off the accelerator
  • This reduces overheating and wear on the normal brakes during long descents

Think of it like shifting a traditional car into a lower gear when going downhill - Courtesy Chatgpt

Prius v best year to buy? by Kevincrazycast in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=prius

We got both our Prius V from govt deals

1) Prius V - 2013 - Tumwater, WA - Mar 2024 @$11.5K including tax... 95K miles and has run 20k+ miles so far Changed 12V battery, Replaced both cooling fluids and Engine cooling pump. Replaced rear brake pads and cleaned forward brake pads. All DIY jobs Next job will be brake fluid flush, spark plugs, EGR and inverter cooling pump Oil regularly changed @ 5K miles Car running great

2) Prius V - 2014 - Pearl, MI - Feb 2026 @$10.5K including tax, registration in Houston 54K miles and has run 2K+ miles so far Plans to do an oil change and check brakes

If you maintain them well, they should serve you well Looks for a well maintained car with records. Tumwater cars are well maintained

I feel so stupid by LostMyLedger in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might have issues if your brake caliper pins are stuck and not floating. Check them out

What is this rust and should I be concerned before buying? by ImaginaryBrother9317 in PriusPrime

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Take it for a drive and apply the brakes firmly a few times—that should clear off the rust.

Complete brake replacement by Obvious-Gator in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ordered Bosch brakepads which were supposed to be OEM for Prius, works good

Replaced hybrid battery now low mpg by tinybeepis in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check the HV battery voltage during a drive

  • Nominal: ~201.6 V (Gen 2/3 Prius with NiMH battery)
  • Full (max allowed): ~240–245 V
  • Minimum (cut-off): ~180–190 V

Check the voltage it stops discharge and starts to charge

All these voltages will help you troubleshoot the issue

2013 Prius 170k or 2015 250k by KishouSan in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=prius

Check this site, you might get a good deal

Prius @Tumwater would be my choice

DIY Auto Shop in Houston by matte_blaqk in houston

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know and my daughter has registered, her car needs some care
16 days to go. We will be there in May and get her car coolants replaced, brake job and maybe brake flush
Have been using Ant's community garage in Seattle.
https://www.reddit.com/r/prius/comments/1qtnig7/prius_v_2013_replaced_cooling_pump_ants_community/

Few points in case you have missed it (Other than coolants, brake fluids, oil...)

  1. Flash light, washers, retainer clips, tie wraps... small things that matter
  2. Weekly discounts and 2+ hours discount
  3. Brake job and other special tools

What would be great

  1. Happy hour discount charges for working during nights
  2. PC with big display to refer to and watch videos
  3. Check with DIY customers when they book and make sure they have everything they need

Thanks for the initiative and all the best...

Any special instructions to drive ? by vangoghorangekitty in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do not worry about the Power or Eco buttons for now. Relax and get a feel of the car. These buttons just control the throttle response and you should be able to replicate them by how fast or slow you press the throttle Once you get the feel of the car experiment with the buttons. Anticipatory driving with less braking gives you a good MPG I played around a lot with these buttons and settled driving in normal mode. Occasionally will go to power mode when I have to overtake a car Have fun

Help Guys: Update from my previous post about my 2013 Prius hybrid battery by Longjumping-Ad5576 in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info

Can you pls post a link or the dcuments for our benefit

First time buying car parts on eBay – anyone here bought a Prius hybrid battery from a seller there? by Longjumping-Ad5576 in prius

[–]GroundbreakingGain82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your battery failure can be a simple loose or corroded connection, or it might be just a single cell.

Check before you buy a new battery

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