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Advice about testing an alternator by disconnecting the negative battery cable. The hosts explain that modern electronic voltage regulators would be damaged, the engine could run on insufficient power, and the test risks frying the electrical system. They warn against the method and outline safer checks.
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The 2003 Toyota Prius, the top selling hybrid, attracts fans from celebrities to everyday drivers with its 52 mpg city rating and low emissions. Priced around 20 480 dollars, it uses a 1.5 liter engine with a 33 kilowatt electric motor to deliver instant torque and efficient blending of power sources.
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