Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
#1
06-05-2006, 10:07 AM
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Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
Hi folks,
An unofficial FAQ editor, I've just added the following URL to the Prius FAQ:
I am interested in making this a living document. But I don't have much information for the Prius II, NHW20 model. If someone would like to draft some sections unque to that model, please add them to this thread. After suitable comment period, I'll put them in the main FAQ with attribution.
IMHO, something about the Bluetooth-phones and/or how to make the radio 'play nice' would be a good addition Regardless, my ears and eyes are open.
Thanks,
Bob Wilson
An unofficial FAQ editor, I've just added the following URL to the Prius FAQ:
I am interested in making this a living document. But I don't have much information for the Prius II, NHW20 model. If someone would like to draft some sections unque to that model, please add them to this thread. After suitable comment period, I'll put them in the main FAQ with attribution.
IMHO, something about the Bluetooth-phones and/or how to make the radio 'play nice' would be a good addition Regardless, my ears and eyes are open.
Thanks,
Bob Wilson
#2
06-05-2006, 07:37 PM
Re: Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
Hi Bob,
Thank you for the link.
Have you ever seen following presentations? They are placed on John's site, but they are written by Toyota engineering.
Toyota Hybrid System for 1997 original Prius
http://john1701a.com/prius/presentat...ntation_01.htm
2004 Prius
http://john1701a.com/prius/presentat...ntation_01.htm
Ken@Japan
Thank you for the link.
Have you ever seen following presentations? They are placed on John's site, but they are written by Toyota engineering.
Toyota Hybrid System for 1997 original Prius
http://john1701a.com/prius/presentat...ntation_01.htm
2004 Prius
http://john1701a.com/prius/presentat...ntation_01.htm
Ken@Japan
#3
06-06-2006, 03:44 AM
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Re: Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
Thank you Ken.
I've added the links under the definitions. I'll probably go back and make it a little cleaner but they are in the right areas for now.
Bob Wilson
I've added the links under the definitions. I'll probably go back and make it a little cleaner but they are in the right areas for now.
Bob Wilson
#4
06-06-2006, 05:24 PM
Re: Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
According to this slide Toyota was already on the ball with plug-ins when they made this.
#5
06-13-2006, 12:17 AM
Re: Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
Check transaxle oil early and replace if contaminated or discolored. Early results from an NHW11, Amsoil ATF experiment suggests an annual change or ~11,000 mi., will correspond to the worn out, 15% decrease in viscosity (31 cSt @40(C)). NHW11 uses 'Type T' and the NHW20 uses 'Type W'.
Keep the filters clean or replace frequently.
Fleet reports suggest the NHW11 models may need to have steering assembly checked frequently.
In cold weather, an engine block heater can save nearly 100 ml. of gas due to faster warm-up.
Check the throttle assembly every 50,000 miles for butterfly soot.
Keep the filters clean or replace frequently.
Fleet reports suggest the NHW11 models may need to have steering assembly checked frequently.
In cold weather, an engine block heater can save nearly 100 ml. of gas due to faster warm-up.
Check the throttle assembly every 50,000 miles for butterfly soot.
Get a tire gage and/or fill with nitrogen. Keep the tires as hard as possible, 42/40 works for most tires but always ask. The front tires need to be 2 psi harder for proper handling and best ABS operation.
that's all for now, hopefully your Faq will encourage more classics to live.
#6
06-13-2006, 04:29 AM
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Re: Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
Originally Posted by Schwa
According to this slide Toyota was already on the ball with plug-ins when they made this.
Bob Wilson
#7
06-13-2006, 05:41 AM
Re: Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
Originally Posted by bwilson4web
I saw that too. I also know Toyota didn't sell the US Prius with the EV button available in other markets.
http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/06/0613.html
This is the first time I saw Toyota's official announcement about the plug-in hybrid.
Ken@Japan
#8
06-13-2006, 08:07 AM
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Re: Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
Thank you Ken!
One question I've been meaning to ask:
Is there a Japanese version of the GreenHybrid database?
Remembering the roads on Okinawa (maybe not the best example,) I was wondering if the Japanese Prius drivers are getting significantly better performance than we see here in the USA. From what I remember of Okinawa, any Prius should should get stellar performance.
Bob Wilson
Originally Posted by ken1784
Toyota announced the plug-in hybrid development.
http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/06/0613.html
This is the first time I saw Toyota's official announcement about the plug-in hybrid.
http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/06/0613.html
This is the first time I saw Toyota's official announcement about the plug-in hybrid.
Is there a Japanese version of the GreenHybrid database?
Remembering the roads on Okinawa (maybe not the best example,) I was wondering if the Japanese Prius drivers are getting significantly better performance than we see here in the USA. From what I remember of Okinawa, any Prius should should get stellar performance.
Bob Wilson
#9
06-13-2006, 09:23 AM
Re: Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
Originally Posted by bwilson4web
Thank you Ken!
One question I've been meaning to ask:
Is there a Japanese version of the GreenHybrid database?
One question I've been meaning to ask:
Is there a Japanese version of the GreenHybrid database?
You're welcome.
Yes. There is one, but members are not so many...
http://eshy.s22.xrea.com/cgi-bin/nen...?category_s=20
Sorry for the Japanese only.
1st column: life time mileage
2nd column: single tank mileage
3rd column: single tank distance
Ken@Japan
#10
06-13-2006, 10:51 AM
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Re: Updated FAQ with Toyota URL -- suggestions?
Hi Ken,
This is perfect:
I took the data and using the middle 50% was able to replicate simular statistical data to compare Japanese Prius performance to US Prius performance:
Japan:
58.2 mpg - average for middle 50% (78 total samples)
58.8 mpg - median for middle 50%
3.4 mpg standard deviation - for middle 50%
USA:
47.7 mpg - average for middle 50% (684 total samples)
47.7 mpg - median for middle 50%
4.4 mpg standard deviation - for middle 50%
This agrees with my expectation that USA driving and traffic patterns hit the weaker performing speeds of the Prius. USA drivers tend to have more time in the MG1 transition range and at speeds higher than 65 mph. We also do not have the EV control. This tends to reduce USA Prius MPG (km/L) performance relative to the excellent Japanese performance.
Thank you again for pointing us to this great data. Unfortunately, my Japanese is not up to the mark. Could you please share my thanks along with this data to the members of the Japanese Prius database?
Bob Wilson
This is perfect:
Originally Posted by ken1784
Yes. There is one, but members are not so many...
http://eshy.s22.xrea.com/cgi-bin/nen...?category_s=20
Sorry for the Japanese only.
1st column: life time mileage
2nd column: single tank mileage
3rd column: single tank distance
http://eshy.s22.xrea.com/cgi-bin/nen...?category_s=20
Sorry for the Japanese only.
1st column: life time mileage
2nd column: single tank mileage
3rd column: single tank distance
Japan:
58.2 mpg - average for middle 50% (78 total samples)
58.8 mpg - median for middle 50%
3.4 mpg standard deviation - for middle 50%
USA:
47.7 mpg - average for middle 50% (684 total samples)
47.7 mpg - median for middle 50%
4.4 mpg standard deviation - for middle 50%
This agrees with my expectation that USA driving and traffic patterns hit the weaker performing speeds of the Prius. USA drivers tend to have more time in the MG1 transition range and at speeds higher than 65 mph. We also do not have the EV control. This tends to reduce USA Prius MPG (km/L) performance relative to the excellent Japanese performance.
Thank you again for pointing us to this great data. Unfortunately, my Japanese is not up to the mark. Could you please share my thanks along with this data to the members of the Japanese Prius database?
Bob Wilson
