Toyota Prius
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010Toyota Prius
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TOYOTA PRIUS 2003 2005 2006 RADIATOR AC CONDENSER FAN
$87.99 |
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10-11 Toyota Prius Type G & SL Power Heated Gloss Black Mirror Left Driver Side
$84.90 |
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New 2010-2011 Toyota Prius Rear Cargo Organizer Genuine
$39.25 |
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Toyota Prius 04-07 08 09 Wind Guard Rain Window Visors
$10.00 |
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Hybrid Vehicle Decal Toyota Prius Honda Insight 04-2010
$4.99 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 Toyota Prius Radiator Suppor Cover W/O HID Lights 5328947010
$99.99 |
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Seat Covers for Toyota Prius 2004 - 2011
$38.99 |
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Lexus Toyota DVD Navigation GEN5 8.1 86271-53023 U33 ISF IS250 GX470 RX350 Prius
$98.75 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 TOYOTA PRIUS 15" SILVER 6 SPOKE WHEEL OEM FACTORY RIM 69450
$145.00 |
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Oil Filter Toyota Matrix Corolla Yaris MR2 Spyder Prius
$2.50 |
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CARGO STORAGE NET PRIUS 2010 2011 GENUINE TOYOTA NEW
$37.75 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 Toyota Prius Radiator Suppor Cover With HID Lights 5328947020
$99.99 |
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CARGO STORAGE NET PRIUS V 2012 GENUINE TOYOTA NEW
$41.45 |
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04-08 TOYOTA PRIUS SMART KEY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
$34.99 |
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Airtex AW9406 Engine Water Pump--Toyota Scion Prius, Yaris, XB--MORE
$19.95 |
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Seat Covers for Toyota Prius 2004 - 2011
$54.99 |
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Toyota Prius Leather Interior Kit for 2010 Models
$500.00 |
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Seat Covers for Toyota Prius 2001 - 2003
$39.19 |
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04 05 06 07 08 Toyota Prius Beige leather clazzio Seat cover
$449.10 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 Toyota Prius Front Fender Liner LH (Driver) 5387647020
$39.99 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 Toyota Prius Front Fender Liner RH (Passenger) 5387547020
$39.99 |
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Seat Covers for Toyota Prius 2001 - 2003
$78.99 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 Toyota Prius Rear Trunk Center Bumper Spoiler 7689147010
$69.99 |
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Toyota First Aid Kit, Genuine Toyota Accy. Prius
$26.00 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 Toyota Prius Rear Lower Bumper Spoiler LH (Driver) 7608847010
$79.99 |
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TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 Front Bumper Face [21011]
$519.00 |
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TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 Front Bumper Face [71011]
$519.00 |
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2004-2009 TOYOTA PRIUS REAR SEAT BOLSTER RIGHT SIDE OEM
$39.99 |
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04-09 Toyota Prius Rear Lower Bumper Spoiler RH (Passenger) 7608747010
$79.99 |
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Seat Covers for Toyota Prius 2004 - 2011
$54.99 |
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69 70 71 72 GTO Standard Air Cleaner Vacuum Hose Kit
$8.00 |
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71 72 GTO Ram Air HO Air Cleaner Vacuum Hose Kit
$10.00 |
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Heavy Duty vacuum cleaner 12v rv boat wet garage camper motorhome camper van car
$16.99 |
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Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Blaster SideKick Dryer SK-1
$109.90 |
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Metro Car Vacuum Cleaner Blower NIB - FREE DOLLY auto
$189.95 |
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Heavy Duty vacuum cleaner 12v rv boat motorhome camper car garage wet truck jeep
$16.99 |
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BMW 02 1502 1602 1802 2000 2002 TI VACUUM CLEANER NOS !
$89.00 |
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Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Vacuum Cleaner Wall Mount 4 hp Motor Ea VNB4AFBR
$211.90 |
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PORTABLE HANDHELD CAR TRUCK AUTO 12V VACUUM CLEANER
$18.19 |
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VINTAGE NOS RARE ACCESSORY "AUTOVAC" CAR VACUUM CLEANER A GREAT DISPLAY ITEM
$40.00 |
What happens when a Toyota Prius runs out of gas?
Okay, first things first.
My girlfriends’ mom/dad seem to think that if they ever run out of gas in their 2007 Toyota Prius (hybrid) that the car’s engine or some part of the car will “blow up”. Now I don’t think this is quite the case and I’ve tried some mild research with inadequate results.
Does anyone know of anything like this ever happening, or is this just a myth.
Just another myth conception.
When you run out of gas in the Prius, all that happens is that you get an array of warning lights on the dash. You can still drive a short distance on electric power but don’t count on more than half a mile or so (this distance will vary by the amount of charge in the battery, speed, and terrain). Put more gas in and the lights will go out. Some Yahoo group members have run out dozens of times on purpose (for testing).
The manual indicates it’s possible to run the traction battery down so far that you won’t be able to start the Prius and will need to have the traction battery charged. However, Prius group members who’ve run theirs really far when out of gas indicate that the Prius shuts down before then, so perhaps it’s only the earlier years this applies to. If you shut it off while there are still two bars on the battery icon, you’ll never have to worry.
As in most modern cars, the fuel pump is located in the gas tank and is cooled by the gas so running out of gas won’t be that good for the fuel pump. I’ve never heard of anyone actually having to replace one due to running out of gas.
In 80,000 miles on a 2001 and 104,000 miles on a 2004 my wife and I have yet to run out. Just fill as soon as you see the “Add Fuel” light and the blinking fuel gauge bar. If it’s cold out or you are in an unfamiliar area, then fill when there is one or two bars left but before it starts blinking. This is really no different than what you would do in any vehicle.