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MrPete posted a new thread.

Front hub, ball joint, tie rods, etc: Torques and Socket Sizes

Having just replaced several parts, I thought these lists might save others some hassle... Front wheel 21mm, 76 ft-lb (loosen before...

Forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

kenmce replied to the thread 100% Tariff on Chinese EV's in the USA..

Pro tip: before you go car shopping roll up a disposable email and phone number. They will harass you for this information until you...

tak1313 replied to the thread Aftermath of EGR Cooler Cleaning Project.

That's why I asked - his first post mentioned using brake cleaner, then later mentions cleaning the throttle body, so it wasn't clear....

MikeDee replied to the thread Help me decide on Costco tires?.

The Defenders are way better than the Ecopias. I've had both.

Mendel Leisk liked MrPete's post in the thread New Adventure: Replacing the Rear Axle Beam.

Since none of the content of my tutorial will be indexed by PriusChat, here's a table of content for the first document I linked......

Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Why we need immigrants.

I didn’t know there was a difference; thought it was the same meaning, just a Brits spelling, or something.

sylvaing replied to the thread TPMS throws errors after driving for a while.

Hmm, $249 at Princess Auto (Canadian Harbor Freight). Would break even after 9 years compared to $14 Carista. I would probably have no...

Mendel Leisk liked bwilson4web's post in the thread Why we need immigrants.

I reported myself: Dam it Mod, I’m an engineer not an English major! Bob Wilson

Mendel Leisk liked kenoarto's post in the thread Brakes slam/thumping after hubs replaced..

Found your signature links. Thx!

Lyle Ryan replied to the thread Help me decide on Costco tires?.

Considering just noise and mpg for these three Costco tires, do I have this right? Bridgestone Tursnza Quiettrack: quietest, least mpg...

MrPete posted a new thread.

OOPS: How To on Rear Axle Beam and more in wrong area :(

I just realized, my How To is in the Prius V thread, not here :( New Adventure: Replacing the Rear Axle Beam | PriusChat Here's the...

Forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

captqc replied to the thread TPMS throws errors after driving for a while.

BYW: I bought it off Facebook marketplace for $75.

captqc attached a file to the thread TPMS throws errors after driving for a while.

When I got separate snow tires mounted on new wheels and new sensors I went to two different tire shops and neither could make the tpms...

kenoarto liked ChapmanF's post in the thread Are Brake Bleeds necessary?.

Depending on what you consider the "old school procedure", probably that doesn't work, but the reason isn't "the regenerative braking...