Just when you thought the 2010 Toyota Prius could not get any better, engineers find something to dispel that notion.
These new Toyota cars are going to get a new and improved fuel vapor-recovery system, which means a bigger tank to hold more fuel. Until now, Toyota was planning to use a more eco-friendly bladder system for the fuel tank. Unfortunately, the bladder held less than the 11.9 gallons promised in the owner’s manual. It also made the fuel gauge show less fuel than what was actually in the tank, making it difficult to evaluate when it was time to get more fuel.
The bladder also had problems when it came to the weather. Its capacity could change by as much as 1.3 gallons when the temperature outside is 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
Because of these problems, Toyota has introduced a new vapor-recovery system on the 2010 Prius. The new system is better for the environment and it cuts down on a lot of problems the previous system was having.
It’s just another reason why these hybrid Toyota cars are proving to be the most popular and fuel-efficient vehicles on the market. Check one out today!