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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Power steering is electric and as a result we don’t need to check the power steering oil level as there isn’t any. There are also videos on Youtube where people change the pack the DIY way or the individual modules, but be aware to only buy individual modules from a trusted source. Priuses can burn oil. My 2005 burns about 0.3-0.4

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nonetheless, I do agree that it wastes of energy, reduces range and should NOT be mandatory. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. a cyclist is much quieter, and these cars do have horns still for people what step out in front. I know this and I speak for them. because I am one.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Part movie spaceship, part oil independence klaxon, the sound fills the cabin and certainly wont appeal to everyone. Reply ↓ ↑ report 6 CaramelZappa 3:20AM (4/23/2009) Yea, you COULD convert a lotus for $10k but the conversion wouldnt be terribly satisfying. Luckily, the sound is kind of cool. Follow us on Twitter!