Wiper problem?
Hi,
I just purchased my 08 RL Tuesday and love it! It has 26k miles on it. I drive 80 miles a day and will definitely appreciate the comfort and AWD features. I traded my 07 Prius in for it (and got a high price due to the current gas prices). I'll post some nice pics soon. QUESTION: My wife noticed that the wipers don't look like fully retract, and after looking at pictures of RL's, I notice she's right. Do RLs have any history for this? Thanks! Rick https://files.me.com/rickjacobs/1isrfo |
RL has a winter and everything else mode for wipers. Not really sure what "retract" means, but if I had to guess you're in winter mode where they are higher than usual.
All you have to do is lift and push back on them, they will retract. Congrats on the new ride and getting rid of the boring Prius :) |
Originally Posted by pelicanmedia
(Post 12891160)
Hi,
I just purchased my 08 RL Tuesday and love it! It has 26k miles on it. I drive 80 miles a day and will definitely appreciate the comfort and AWD features. I traded my 07 Prius in for it (and got a high price due to the current gas prices). I'll post some nice pics soon. QUESTION: My wife noticed that the wipers don't look like fully retract, and after looking at pictures of RL's, I notice she's right. Do RLs have any history for this? Thanks! Rick https://files.me.com/rickjacobs/1isrfo |
by retract, I mean fully conceal themselves under the hood. Shouldn't they go down further than shown in the photo, when they are not in use?
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Wow, that's a relief! and easy. Thanks a ton.
Rick |
Just pushed a little on them and they disappeared : )
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LoL, you went from a Prius to an AWD Premium fuel drinking luxury car... well done sir.
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Originally Posted by pelicanmedia
(Post 12891176)
by retract, I mean fully conceal themselves under the hood. Shouldn't they go down further than shown in the photo, when they are not in use?
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Originally Posted by HEAVY_RL
(Post 12891340)
LoL, you went from a Prius to an AWD Premium fuel drinking luxury car... well done sir.
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Originally Posted by HEAVY_RL
(Post 12891340)
LoL, you went from a Prius to an AWD Premium fuel drinking luxury car... well done sir.
Why the drastic change in mode of transportation? Mostly safety. I need (yes need) AWD living where we live. I whited-knuckled the snowy country Wisconsin roads too often. Also, comfort! The Prius had the old man aching by the end of the work week. Seriously, the Prius had the worst seats ever (known for this by the prius community). Lastly, the RL is getting over 30mgp! That's 18mpg less that the smugmobile, but I can live with that for the benefits. Besides, due to the high gas prices, I got a ridiculously high price for the Prius. Okay, can you tell that I'm feeling a little guilty? |
Originally Posted by pelicanmedia
(Post 12891503)
Well done indeed!
Why the drastic change in mode of transportation? Mostly safety. I need (yes need) AWD living where we live. I whited-knuckled the snowy country Wisconsin roads too often. Also, comfort! The Prius had the old man aching by the end of the work week. Seriously, the Prius had the worst seats ever (known for this by the prius community). Lastly, the RL is getting over 30mgp! That's 18mpg less that the smugmobile, but I can live with that for the benefits. Besides, due to the high gas prices, I got a ridiculously high price for the Prius. Okay, can you tell that I'm feeling a little guilty? |
I probably should wait a week before making an "mpg" statement. I finally figured out the trip-meter half way home yesterday, reset it and got 30mpg my last 12 miles home.
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I see you also have a Crosstour in your garage.
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Yes, that's my wife's. That's partly what sold me on Honda, and AWD.
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Originally Posted by pelicanmedia
(Post 12891617)
I probably should wait a week before making an "mpg" statement. I finally figured out the trip-meter half way home yesterday, reset it and got 30mpg my last 12 miles home.
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we get 19 - 21 on average but have seen as high as 35 - 40 on trips over several tankfulls flat and level 65 mph. They can do it but it not around town.
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Originally Posted by pelicanmedia
(Post 12891661)
Yes, that's my wife's. That's partly what sold me on Honda, and AWD.
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