Going out with a bang, here are the top ten Toyota Prius stories from The Hybrid Guy. Check them out.
What a year it has been, and I must say a wild one. I cannot thank all my readers enough for the patronage you have given me this year.
I want to give you my year in reflection and do a replay for the top ten stories from me, The Hybrid Guy.
$2,000 Toyota Prius Vs $15,000 Prius Which One Ends Up Being The Better Value
This story has been one of the best stories I have had this year. It has also been one of the most helpful to owners and potential Prius buyers.
The article is a laid out comparison that gives you an idea of what may be better for you and why. Be sure to check out it out here and see what Prius is best for you.
Toyota Prius Owner Drives 5226 Miles On One Tank Of Gasoline
This article was a controversial one, but the facts are accurate. This guy did drive 5226 miles on one tank of gasoline. Now was his Prius modified, well yeah, of course, it was.
This One Secret Can Double The Life Of Your Toyota Prius Hybrid Battery
When it comes to keeping our Toyota Prius battery healthy and robust, you need to know that it can and should be maintained. This article is a fact-based article showing how you can improve the life of your hybrid battery.
Many call this snake oil, to those people I call it science. Anyone who knows anything about Nickel Metal Hydride batteries knows that they develop memory wear. Check out this article to see how you can also double the expected life of your hybrid battery.
7 Best Hacks For Your Toyota Prius
If there is one thing I love, it is a good life hack. This story was a good one that gives Toyota Prius owners a few simple things to help their cars feel a bit more modern.
Life hacks are neat things that do not cost much money but end up doing something that could require more. Check out this article here to see what hacks you are missing out on with your Prius.
3 Signs You Should Sell Your Toyota Prius
If you are like me and own a Prius, you will probably drive the wheels off it before you sell it. This story came about because some people need to move on to a new Prius.
Do me a favor, and see if this story suits you. It may, the points I have laid out here are worthwhile to at leash check out. See the story here at 3 signs you should sell your Toyota Prius.
3 Crazy Stories My Mechanic/Dealer Told Me About My Toyota Prius
If you have ever been to a Toyota dealer, you may have been one of the lucky ones to get an outrageous story. I asked around to see who had the craziest shop stories with their Prius.
if you have a crazy dealer or shop story, check out the article here. Then drop me a line and tell me all about it. I may want to feature you in an upcoming article.
Toyota Prius Solar Is The Game Changer Now
Toyota has always been innovative. That is how Prius came to be. Toyota is doing a great thing even if it does not pan out. Trying to utilize every form of energy we have will only help us in the long run.
Take a look at this article to see how Toyota is using solar to make the car go further.
What Is Top Tier Gasoline In And Why You Should Only Use It In Your Toyota Prius
Many people are not aware of what top tier gasoline is and why fuel quality is so darn important. I wanted to put out a message that helps Prius owners to know the value of using quality fuel.
Pro Tips From An Auto Instructor Allows Toyota Prius Owners To Steal Back Robbed Fuel Mileage
This story was written and then translated by me. A good friend of mine, who is an automotive instructor, helped me out with this one. I am one person and cannot get everything right, so from time to time, I lean on other experts for help.
Ethan is a hybrid guy just like me, and so naturally, we made this story one for the books. Check it out here.
Toyota Prius Catalytic Converter Theft Soars As Palladium Becomes $2000 An Ounce
This story is due to an epidemic that is happening all over the world. We hear quite a lot about it in California. Catalytic converter theft is no joke; it is real, and you could be the next target.
Conclusion
I hope that all my readers enjoy celebrating ringing in the New Year tonight. Please stay safe, and call that Uber Prius driver to get you home if you have had one too many to drink. See you next year.
Thank you for reading, and I will see you in the next story. This New Tech Could Make A Solar Toyota Prius Practical.
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Peter Neilson is an automotive consultant specializing in electric cars and hybrid battery technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Service Technology from Weber State University. Peter is also an Instructor of Automotive Technology at Columbia Basin College. Peter can be reached on Linkedin and you can tweet him at The_hybrid_guy on Twitter. Find his page on Facebook at Certified Auto Consulting
Hello Peter,
Hello Peter,
i have seen some of your articles and videos on hybrid prius cars.
i have a prius 2008 toyota model and going very well and i take good care of it.
is it possible to upgrade this to full electrical and is it worth it?
or can is there a battery thats more powerful and gives you more electrical power as i think my battery could be coming to an end soon so wanted your opinion, i am living in Australia NSW.
THANKS VERY MUCH
Pat
Hi:
Hi:
What are your thoughts on this. 2004 Prius, 40K miles, looks like new. $7000. Maintenance records, 1 owner, etc.
As I am reading it seems like old Prius, low mileage no matter condition is a pretty bad idea, but still not sure. Also car not in a hot climate. Thanks for all the great info